Interviews

Robert Wagner in conversation with Greg Sandow

Robert Wagner, Principal Bassoon with the New Jersey Symphony, met with Greg Sandow to talk about the wide variety of his roles, and resulting perspectives, as player and “animateur” in the New Jersey Symphony, board member of the American Symphony Orchestra League, and his research into self-governing European orchestras.

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Robert Levine in conversation with Greg Sandow

Robert Levine, Principal Viola of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, President of the Milwaukee Musicians Association, Chairman Emeritus of ICSOM, and member of the Board of Directors of the American Symphony Orchestra League, met with Greg Sandow at the American Federation of Musicians. In the fourth of this unique series of video interviews, Robert talks about the impact on the profession of the Internet Agreement and iTunes, and looks at changes in the profession from the varied perspectives offered by his many roles.

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Laura Brownell discusses the activities and rights of orchestral musicians

Laura Brownell, Director of Symphonic Services for the American Federation of Musicians, met with Greg Sandow at the Eastman School of Music. In the third of this unique series of video interviews, Laura talks about her background and work, explains the history behind some of the negotiations and settlements with which she has been involved, and discusses many of the positive new developments regarding relationships between players and management. Originally appeared at polyphonic in 2006.

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Fergus McWilliam in conversation with Greg Sandow

Fergus McWilliam, horn player with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, met Greg Sandow at Carnegie Hall while on tour there earlier this year. In the second of this unique series of video interviews, he provides a fascinating insight into the organization’s governance, music director and player selection, working environment, and education outreach projects.

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Tina Ward in conversation with Greg Sandow
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Henry Fogel in conversation with Greg Sandow
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Drew McManus in conversation with Jim Undercofler
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Andreas Delfs in conversation with Robert Levine
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Robert Wagner in conversation with Greg Sandow
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Nathan Kahn in conversation with Greg Sandow
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Robert Levine in conversation with Greg Sandow
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Laura Brownell discusses the activities and rights of orchestral musicians
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Fergus McWilliam in conversation with Greg Sandow
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Gloria dePasquale in conversation with Greg Sandow