The @Percussion Podcast - Episode 18 - Francesca Santangelo

018 - Francesca Santangelo

Joining us this week is Italian percussionist Francesca Santangelo.  She currently teaches in Germany, but is one of the directors of the Italy PAS Competition and Festival, which is going 13 years strong.  

Topics: Italy PAS and the Broadway Alzheimer's iPod Drive

0:00 Intro and hello
2:04 Background being a 4th generation percussionist
6:08 Italy PAS competition, cultural exchange
11:06 Planning the next event, new online duo/ensemble contest
13:54 Past guest artists
15:20 Matthew Crane: You’ve had masterclasses with practically everyone. What differences in playing do you encounter from different musicians in different areas of the world? I know that brass players would find a huge difference.
18:50 Megan: Broadway Alzheimer's iPod Drive
26:53 Music education in Europe
32:57 Availability of studying with teachers in other countries
37:14 Speaking multiple languages
41:38 Teaching styles in Europe vs. America
49:34 Weaknesses of American and Italian styles
56:20 Influence of Italy PAS on the percussion scene in Italy
1:00:52 Italian composers writing for percussion
1:03:25 Activities outside music
1:05:32 Wrap