Jennifer Rosenfeld, Author at iCadenza

Nadine Sierra, Soprano

Julia interviews Nadine Sierra following her performance at the Loren L. Zachary competition in Los Angeles, where she took the first place prize. In this interview, Nadine discusses how she got started singing, what she finds most challenging about performing, and her favorite music. Earlier this year, Nadine Sierra was named one of the winners … Read more

Time for Three, String Trio

by Jennifer Rosenfeld

Jennifer interviewed and filmed performances by Time for Three, a string trio featuring Zach De Pue (violin), Nick Kendall (violin), and Ranaan Meyer (double bass). To date, the group has performed more than two hundred engagements as diverse as its music: from featured guest soloists with The Philadelphia Orchestra to opening for K.D. Lang at Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center.

Sheri Greenawald, Director of San Francisco Opera Center & The Merola Program

by Jennifer Rosenfeld

Julia interviews Sheri Greenawald, the Director of the San Fransisco Opera Center and of the Merola Young Artist Program. In this interview, she discusses what it takes to make it as an opera singer, her experiences teaching, and what she thinks about iCadenza’s goals.

Simon Trpceski, Pianist

by Jennifer Rosenfeld

Julia interviews Macedonian pianist Simon Trpceski after his performance at Classical Underground. Simon Trpceski had just performed a series of concerts with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. In this interview, he discusses the Macedonian songs that he had performed that evening, his approach to creating energy onstage, and his love of singing (on and offstage).

Valery Gergiev, Conductor

by Jennifer Rosenfeld

Julia interviews world-renowned conductor Valery Gergiev shortly before he conducted the Mariinsky Theater Orchestra in Mahler’s 5th Symphony and Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa, CA. He discusses the years of training and preparation that are required for a conducting career and the magic that he feels on stage while conducting.

R. Douglas Sheldon, Senior Vice President and Director of Columbia Artists Management International

by Jennifer Rosenfeld

Jennifer interviews R. Douglas Sheldon, Senior Vice President and Director of Columbia Artists Management International. Mr. Sheldon is one of the best known and most respected artist managers in the field of classical music, managing some of the world’s preeminent artists and ensembles. In this interview, he discusses the role of a manager, his personal experiences, the future of classical music, and what he believes it takes for an artist to find a great manager.

Tim Fain, Violinist

by Jennifer Rosenfeld

Interview with Tim Fain during a rehearsal with iPalpiti, in preparation for their big concert at the Walt Disney Hall in Los Angeles. Tim discusses the Mendelssohn double concerto for violin and piano, his musical background, and his unique upcoming projects.

Marilyn Horne, Legendary Opera Star

by Jennifer Rosenfeld

Julia interviews legendary singer Marilyn Horne by phone, the day of the opening of the opera Mignon by Ambroise Thomas at the Music Academy of the West.