The @Percussion - Episode 42 Theodore Milkov

042 - Theodor Milkov

The awe-inspiring Theodor Milkov joined us from Athens, Greece for this episode.  He's a member of Athens' symphony orchestra, teaches, and is has developed virtuosity on the marimba in a way unique to any other player. Lucky for ALL OF US, he will perform at PASIC 2016. We can't wait.

Topics: technique, Facebook questions, Leigh Howard Stevens, 5 active percussion blogs 

 

0:00 Intro and hello
1:34 Current Projects
5:18 Caleb Pickering: Can you expand on your program transparent fluidity and your approach to moving around the instrument? Also, do you have any plans to coming to the U.S. in the coming years?
13:23 Rotation, Moeller technique, working with non-percussionists, etc.
23:30 Ben: Leigh Howard Stevens
37:07 Choosing a grip based on your hand-type, not skipping steps, natural movements
47:58 Laurel: Active online percussion blogs
1:00:54 Marimba repertoire recommendations and new music by Greek composers
1:07:06 Wrap