The Associate Principal bassoonist of the Musikkollegium Winterthur in Switzerland, Valeria Curti, joins The Musik Link Let's Link Project to share a glimpse into her life and career as a professional musician!
Get to know Valeria through an engaging interview about her introduction to the bassoon at 6 years of age, how confidence in music fosters confidence in life, the importance of being vulnerable and open in music playing, to find your own way and self-motivation, and to study a lot!
Time Codes:
0:00 Intro
0:26 Meet Valeria Curti
0:52 What do you do as a professional musician?
1:51 How did you get introduced to music and the bassoon?
2:41 Do your family members have a musical background?
3:01 Where did you go to college, and what did you study?
4:09 How did your music teachers influence you?
5:25 Music industry lessons and realizations
6:38 Did you consider changing careers?
7:23 Chamber music career
8:42 Orchestra career
10:32 A memorable concert
11:11 A competition experience
12:25 Music performance anxiety advice
13:37 Music related injuries
15:01 Reed making style and techniques
15:55 Life skills
17:10 Life advice
17:50 Interview suggestions - Michaela Špačková and Gordon Fantini
18:41 Thank you
18:52 Valeria Curti Live Discussion
19:41 Photos
19:54 Outro
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» ANTONIO VIVALDI (1678-1741): Concerto in C Major, RV 479, No. 26, Allegro opening
Julie Ann Link, bassoon
Laura Silverman, piano
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