Entr'acte With Julia

Here's a preview highlighting Chelsea's favorite operas, funny pit stories, advice for young musicians, and what she misses most about playing at the Met. For more nuggets of wisdom and positivity, join us on the podcast!

🎉New episode!!🎉 I had such a great time speaking with Chelsea Knox, who is one of the Principal Flutists of the MET Orchestra. There are so many new things I learned about Chelsea through this interview! She’s had quite the professional past. Did you know she was a professional ocarina player? Or that she’s working on a new floral series @pipingpainter ? Chelsea is an artist in both music and in visual art, and her work has been displayed in various galleries throughout NYC and Connecticut. She studied at Juilliard, and prior to her appointment at the Met, she appeared with several other orchestras. I am so excited to share our conversation! Come spend time with us to learn more about Chelsea and for some positivity to start your day. I admire her so much! Links in bio as usual ☺️

Listening to Chelsea’s journey through her life so far was incredibly inspiring for me. She’s also the most wonderful human being ever, and her positivity is contagious! It’s humbling for me to be a part of an orchestra with such an interesting makeup of people. I hope you’ll enjoy my conversation with @pipingpainter on @entractewithjulia 😍🥰 Photo credit: @gbrme @pipingpainter

Audition-talk-101 with @robknopper 🙌🏼 Listen to the whole interview for more!

Next thing ya know....... we’ll be watching @katscheindlin on SNL. She’s the greatest. Listen for more laughs, wisdom, and sèrio convo throughout the latest episode! Links in bio as always 🤣🤣🤣🙌🏼👏🏼

Kat at the Met

Kat shares some of her insane stories at the Met... all the more reason of why we miss our crazy workplace so much!

📢 📢 New episode is outttt!!!!! Meet Kat Fong, who is a huge inspiration and role model of mine! I had so much fun speaking and laughing with Kat today, and can’t wait for you to join us as she walks us through her amazing life - from Amarillo TX, to Boston, to NYC. Did you know she acts? Or that she’s played in several rock bands?! String quartet? Runs a company? Oh. Right, she also has two kids. Find out more about this bonafide badass on the pod! 🤩🥳😎

To get the full Netrebko story... listen to last Tuesday’s episode with @robknopper !!! 🤣

Have you dealt with nerves in performance? Can you relate? Listen to what Rob has to say about combating just that — and much, much more in Episode 6! Rob’s advice on overcoming struggles and obstacles has me fired up and I’m feeling motivated to practice. Make your coffee and sit down with us for an hour to gain some inspiration! Links to pod in bio as usje. Hugs ❤️

💥💥NEW EPISODE!!!💥💥 Rob Knopper dropping knowledge like it’s hot! Rob speaks not only about his life and his specific journey to the MET, but in this specific episode, we delve into the world of auditions. If you're not a musician but were always curious about the audition process, you'll learn so much of just that in this episode! This one is a *must-listen* for all our friends out there on the audition circuit! If you've ever wanted an overview or summary of some of the subjects Rob addresses in his "auditionhacker", you're in luck! We've done just that for you in this very interview. Rob Knopper is a percussionist of the Met Orchestra. Rob graduated from The Juilliard School in 2009 and joined the Orchestra in 2011. Since then, he has released an album for snare drum, and has been a great resource for musicians in the process of auditioning. I can’t wait for you to join us! Links in bio as usual 💖💖 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../entracte-with.../id1529298932 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yyGXYwH7z1NvFqNyW3Feg Youtube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC8weTEK8XLieuX-jE1LAa2Q

Do you really know your stuff? Joe’s words on PREPARATION can be applied to all aspects of life, not just in music. The wisdom never stops! Listen to Joe’s episode for all that inspo! 🦉

@metorchestra ❤️

Absolutely LOVED speaking with Joe Anderer on Monday! He’s got some of the BEST stories, advice, and inspiration. 36 years at the Met, 46 years at Orchestra of St. Luke’s, and YEARS of freelancing in NYC. I hope you’ll check out this week’s episode!!!💥💥💥

EPISODE 5: JOSEPH ANDERER

💥NEW EPISODE💥 Today you'll get to meet Joseph Anderer, recently retired Principal Horn of our Met Orchestra. Joe began his Met career in 1984 and has served many roles, including as acting Principal Horn, Second horn, Third horn, and ultimately was appointed Principal Horn by James Levine in 2003, a position he held until this season in 2020. In his spare time, Joe was Principal Horn of Orchestra St. Luke's (for 46 years!) where he is a founding member. He has had an AMAZINGLY illustrious career, and I had a blast listening to all of his stories and advice! In this episode, Joe tells us about his childhood, his upbringing in Philly, schooling at Juilliard, and living in NYC. He spoils us with the greatest stories from his careers both as a freelancer in NYC for 14 years, AND as an orchestral musician at the MET for 36 years & at OSL for 46 years. Did you know how serious he is about his coffee? And that his cousin is the chef/owner at Anton's on Hudson Street? I am honored to speak with Joe today, and can’t wait for you to meet him. Join us! Links to all platforms below :-) Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/entracte-with-julia/id1529298932 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yyGXYwH7z1NvFqNyW3Feg Youtube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC8weTEK8XLieuX-jE1LAa2Q

Episode 4: Angela Qianwen Shen

Here I am auctioning my friend @angela______s to potential suitors out there..... DMs welcome. Prerequisites aren’t too bad. Y’all just need to be cute, cute, and cute. 🤣 Learn more about her on the last episode of the pod! Links to all platforms in bio🎙❤️ • Available on Apple, Spotify, and Youtube! Come hang out with us! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/entracte-with-julia/id1529298932 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yyGXYwH7z1NvFqNyW3Feg Youtube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC8weTEK8XLieuX-jE1LAa2Q •

EPISODE 4: Angela Qianwen Shen

Don’t you want to listen to some of @angela______s ’s audition tips and advice? Listen to the pod to learn how she voyaged through these days’ insanely competitive audition circuit to ultimately land her dream job!!! 🙌🏼🌟💃🏻 • Available on Apple, Spotify, and Youtube! Come hang out with us! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/entracte-with-julia/id1529298932 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yyGXYwH7z1NvFqNyW3Feg Youtube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC8weTEK8XLieuX-jE1LAa2Q •

EPISODE 4: Angela Qianwen Shen

🌟NEW EPISODE!!!!!!!🌟 Today you get to meet a great friend of mine, Angela Qianwen Shen! Get to know Angela, who is one of the most recently hired first violinists of the MET Orchestra, up close and personal! Born and raised in Anhui and Shanghai, China, Angela pursued her dreams -- and after attending Shanghai Conservatory of Music, as well as the New England Conservatory, Mannes School of Music, and New World Symphony, she ultimately landed the job of her dreams. Listen to her speak about her experiences, how music education contrasts between various countries, as well as audition tips and advice... AND her top three *must-haves* in boys!!! I had such a great time, thanks to coffee over zoom, and I hope you will too! *Links to all listening platforms in bio as always!* ❤️ Instagram: @angela______s (6 underscores) Facebook: angela.shen.357 ••• Who do you want to learn about next? We’ve been listening to YOUR suggestions! Comment below! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ • Available on Apple, Spotify, and Youtube! Come hang out with us! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/entracte-with-julia/id1529298932 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yyGXYwH7z1NvFqNyW3Feg Youtube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC8weTEK8XLieuX-jE1LAa2Q •

Video of the Orchestra Warming Up Pre-Show!

Absolutely LOVING this video captured and sent by one of our avid opera-goers, friend of the orchestra, beloved audience member, and supporter of the arts... @anjjill !!!!! Thank you so much for this! Enjoy this video of us warming up pre-show during this “Entr’acte”..... these sounds are making my heart flutter 😍 • Do you have videos or pictures of us in the pit? DM and we will share!!! • Who do you want to learn about next? Comment below ⬇️⬇️⬇️ • Available on Apple, Spotify, and Youtube! Come hang out with us! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/entracte-with-julia/id1529298932 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yyGXYwH7z1NvFqNyW3Feg Youtube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC8weTEK8XLieuX-jE1LAa2Q •

Episode 3: Nancy Wu & Leigh Mesh

Ever wonder what it’s like to walk around backstage at the Met? What’s Leigh’s favorite nook of the edifice? • Available on Apple, Spotify, and Youtube! Come hang out with us! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/entracte-with-julia/id1529298932 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yyGXYwH7z1NvFqNyW3Feg Youtube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC8weTEK8XLieuX-jE1LAa2Q •

NEW EPISODE!!! Episode 3: Nancy Wu & Leigh Mesh

SO. MUCH. WISDOM. Are you currently on the audition circuit? Listen to the full episode to soak it ALL in! 😍 • Available on Apple, Spotify, and Youtube! Come hang out with us! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/entracte-with-julia/id1529298932 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2yyGXYwH7z1NvFqNyW3Feg Youtube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC8weTEK8XLieuX-jE1LAa2Q •