CONNECT: WITH OUR MUSICIANS
Join Interim Artistic Advisor, Kelly Corcoran, as she talks with every section of the orchestra about their hobbies, favorite “LexPhil moments,” favorite pieces, and more!
During March & April (2021) LexPhil premiered new virtual content every Friday morning at 10am as part of our CONNECT virtual series.
WIND SECTION | April 30, 2021
BRASS SECTIO | April 16, 2021
PERCUSSION & HARP | April 9, 2021
VIOLA, CELLO & BASS | March 26, 2021
VIOLINS | March 12, 2021
Musician VIDEOS
LIFE ON MARS
Composed and Performed by LexPhil Percussionists -
Jim Campbell, Principal Percussion
Brian Mason, Assistant Principal Percussion
Brady Harrison, Principal Timpani
Josh Smith, Percussionists
ELAINE HUMPHREYS COOK, Principal Harp
DEBUSSY - Clair de Lune
GAIL BARBER - Harp of the Western Wind
April 2, 2021
ERIN FUNG, Temporary Principal Clarinet
CHRISTOPHER SALES, Bassoon
ED BLAND - One on One
March 19, 2021
BENJAMIN KARP, Principal Cello
J.S. BACH - Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor - IV Sarabande
J.S. BACH - Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major - IV Sarabande
March 5, 2021
MUSICIAN VIDEOS FROM HOME
JAMES CAMPBELL, Principal Percussion
Triangle 101 - The triangle is the easiest instrument to play, right? Think again! Join James Campbell in a fascinating history and demonstration of this unsung hero of the percussion section.
April 2, 2020
MATTHEW SCHULER, Second Bassoon
Matthew joins us from Boise, Idaho for a performance of Brazilian composer Francisco Mignone’s Mistério (How Much I Loved Her)
April 14, 2020
STEPHEN CAMPBELL, Principal Trumpet
Listen to Stephen play every trumpet part in his awesome arrangement of Felix Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night's Dream: Song with Chorus (arranged for trumpet).
April 17, 2020
ERIN FUNG, Temporary Principal Clarinet
How does the clarinet make its sound? How does 'Baby Shark' sound on clarinet? Erin shows us how this versatile instrument of the orchestra is constructed to produce a variety of sounds, and evoke many different moods and feelings.
April 21, 2020
KIMBERLY RUSS, Pianist
Pianist Kimberly Russ gives us a primer on the world of keyboard instruments! Listen in to some excerpts of beloved music for the keys, from Handel's Messiah to John Williams' iconic Hedwig's Theme from Harry Potter.
May 7, 2020
LEXPHIL PERCUSSIONISTS
A short time ago, in percussion studios far, far, apart, LexPhil percussionists came together virtually for the premiere of their collaborative work, "Life on Mars!" We're constantly amazed by our musicians' creativity, artistry, and commitment to bringing their craft to our online audience.
May 29, 2020