Best New York City Ballet Podcasts (2024)

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Wycliffe Gordon Live at the International Trombone Festival: From Rural Roots to Jazz Fame 1:08:45

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Send us a Text Message. If you're like us you've been blown away hearing our next guest at some point in your life. Join us for an eye-opening conversation with the legendary Wycliffe Gordon as he shares his musical journey from rural Georgia to performing with the greats like Wynton Marsalis. You’ll learn how early influences, particularly gospel …

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Episode 120: Bonus: 23-24 Season Wrap-Up 40:44

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As the Company concludes a Diamond Anniversary season absolutely bursting with repertory favorites, new restorations, world premieres, and successful tour stops around the world, Artistic Director Jonathan Stafford and Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan talk about what went into planning and presenting the year's many achievements. From trium…

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Episode 119: The Rosin Box: Ask the Dancer 46:11

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One of our favorite episodes of The Rosin Box has arrived: this season's Ask the Dancer! Hosts Claire and Aarón are joined by Corps de Ballet Member India Bradley to answer your questions and dish about everything dance life, from what's in her dance bag to the ballet that "woke her up" to the possibilities of ballet, which are her favorite costume…

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Episode 118: The Rosin Box: Dancing Your Way Out of It 53:31

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This week, hosts Claire and Aarón are joined at The Rosin Box by Soloist Megan LeCrone who gets real about what happens when things do not go as planned onstage. As they all agree, a certain degree of unpredictability is unavoidable in a live performance art like ballet; knowing how to pivot and when to let go after the fact is essential for any da…

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Episode 117: The Rosin Box: Behind the Scenes of the Spring Gala 39:32

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This week, The Rosin Box makes its star-studded season debut with an episode all about NYCB galas. Listen in on live coverage from the most recent red carpet with hosts Claire Kretzschmar and Soloist Aarón Sanz, and a post-fête conversation with Corps de Ballet Member and style maven Olivia Boisson. They'll discuss all the glitz and glamour and giv…

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Episode 116: See the Music: Scènes de Ballet 12:49

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This week, Associate Music Director Andrews Sill invites us to See the Music of Igor Stravinsky's Scènes de Ballet, the eponymous score for Christopher Wheeldon's 1999 work. Sill relates that the piece was composed in 1944 for Broadway impresario Billy Rose, and drew inspiration from both world events and a variety of creative sources—including the…

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Episode 115: New Combinations: Dig the Say 45:18

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New Combinations host and Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan is joined by Principal Dancers Tiler Peck and Roman Mejia, the performers of the latest world premiere work created on the Company: Resident Choreographer Justin Peck's Dig the Say. Roman shares the way in which the ballet was tailor made for the two dancers, in the mode of a "moder…

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Episode 114: See the Music: Pictures at an Exhibition 23:31

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This week, NYCB Music Director Andrew Litton leads us on a promenade through the Modest Mussorgsky score to Alexei Ratmansky's 2014 ballet Pictures at an Exhibition. Beginning with a little background on the composer's short but complicated life, colored by contemporary critiques of his "disregard" for musical conventions, Litton is joined by Piano…

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Episode 113: Hear the Dance: Herman Schmerman 59:13

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This week, Hear the Dance host Silas Farley is joined by three dancers who know William Forsythe's 1992 ballet Herman Schmerman well: Original cast members Jeffrey Edwards and Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan, and current interpreter Tiler Peck. Edwards and Whelan recall the unique physical and artistic challenges Forsythe's choreography po…

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Episode 112: New Combinations: Amy Hall Garner 40:05

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As we prepare for opening night of Spring performances, Associate Artistic Director and New Combinations host Wendy Whelan catches up with sought-after choreographer Amy Hall Garner between rehearsals for her first commission for NYCB, premiering in just over a week. Garner shares the long, dance-rich journey—including summer sessions at the School…

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Episode 111: Hear the Dance: Law of Mosaics 1:14:38

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City Ballet The Podcast is back! In the lead up to the return of two of Pam Tanowitz's ballets to the stage this spring—Gustave le Gray No. 1, from 2019, and Law of Mosaics, which premiered in 2022—Former Principal Dancer Russell Janzen and current Soloist Miriam Miller join Hear the Dance host Silas Farley to discuss working with the singular chor…

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Tales of Transition, Teaching, and Triumph with Jonathan Whitaker 1:49:56

3M ago1:49:56

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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered what it's like to pack up your life's work and plant roots in new academic soil? Join me as I chat with the tenacious Jonathan Whitaker about his joys, philosophies and his surprising decision to move from the University of Alabama to the University of Illinois in an episode brimming with stories of growth. Thi…

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Episode 110: The Rosin Box: Partnering 56:24

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This week at The Rosin Box, hosts Claire Kretzschmar and Soloist Aarón Sanz are joined by NYCB dancers and "real-life" couple Emily Kikta and Peter Walker to talk about partnering—onstage and off. Peter and Aarón share their memories of learning from legendary former Principal Dancer Jock Soto, who taught partnering at the School of American Ballet…

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Episode 109: The Rosin Box: Wellness 40:50

4M ago40:50

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Hosts Claire Kretzschmar and Aarón Sanz are back at The Rosin Box, joined by Corps de Ballet Member and Get Golden founder Jenelle Manzi. Jenelle describes her journey to the stage and how struggles with injuries and food allergies inspired her to start crafting her own anti-inflammatory recipes. As she shares, a stray comment from a colleague on t…

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Recharge & Thrive: Strategies to Recover from Burnout and Prevent Chronic Stress with Dr. Karen Binder-Brynes 38:57

4M ago38:57

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We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Karen Binder-Brynes to The Style That Binds Us podcast. Dr. Karen is a leading Psychologist with a private practice in New York City. She provides individual as well as marital, family and group psychotherapy. In addition, Dr. Binder-Brynes is a leading expert in the field of posttraumatic stress. She has worked with …

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Episode 108: The Rosin Box: Costume Shop 43:33

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The Rosin Box returns for another round of candid conversations with hosts Claire Kretzschmar and Soloist Aarón Sanz. This week, they're joined by NYCB Director of Costumes Marc Happel to talk all things tutus and beyond. Happel shares his journey to the Company's storied costume shop, where decades ago Co-Founder George Balanchine collaborated wit…

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Mick Fleetwood’s ex wife, Jenny Boyd, gives us an inside look into Rock ‘n’ Roll’s most iconic musicians’ creative processes 44:33

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We are thrilled to welcome Jenny Boyd to The Style That Binds Us podcast. Jenny is a former model and has written the books, “Jennifer Juniper” and “Icons of Rock.” Jenny has a PhD in psychology. Jenny lived a whirlwind Rock ‘n’ Roll’ life during her 2 marriages to Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac. We previously had Jenny’s sister, Pattie Boyd (who …

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Hal Rubenstein reveals the surprising ways our favorite shows have significantly reflected and often shaped the way we dress 49:48

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Welcome to The Style That Binds Us podcast. We are thrilled to have Hal Rubenstein who is a writer, a designer, and one of the founding editors of InStyle magazine on our show today to discuss his career, book, the current state of fashion, etc. Read Hal’s books: Dressing the Part: Television's Most Stylish Shows Paisley Goes with Nothing: A Man's …

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Discover how legendary designer, Monica Rich Kosann, and her daughter Danielle modernized the locket, and empower women to tell their stories through jewelry. 47:27

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We are thrilled to welcome mother and daughter, Monica Rich Kosann and Danielle Kosann, to The Style That Binds Us podcast. Monica is a photographer and Founder of her eponymous brand, Monica Rich Kosann. Danielle is a contributing artist to Graydon Carter’s Air Mail. She was formerly the Creative Director and Co-Founder of The New Potato. She is n…

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Episode 107: See the Music: Symphony in Three Movements 14:39

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In this week's See the Music episode, we revisit a 2013 live presentation with host and Associate Music Director Andrews Sill, exploring Igor Stravinsky's 1945 composition Symphony in Three Movements, the score for the George Balanchine ballet of the same name. With help from the New York City Ballet Orchestra, Maestro Sill highlights the musical "…

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A Crossover With Trombone Corner 1:28:51

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Send us a Text Message. We spider-man meme with the Trombone Corner Podcast, an episode long overdue. Nick and Sebastian greet John Snell and Noah Gladstone and have an amazing discussion on the evolution of their friendship, careers and joys of mouthpiece making. Noah goes in depth about his varies endeavors including the Brass Ark, Hollywood Scor…

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Trombone Timo tells us what a TikTok is 1:10:18

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Send us a Text Message. In his first podcast interview, Trombone Timo aka Tim Maines as we've always known him hangs with Nick and Sebastian and describes his crazy world of trombone in social media. We talk about how he went about building his prodigious following, his goals with his platform (you might be surprised), the power social media can ha…

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Episode 106: Hear the Dance: Liebeslieder Walzer 57:03

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Silas Farley is back with another deep dive into the Company's repertory in this week's Hear the Dance episode, devoted to George Balanchine's Liebeslieder Walzer. Farley is joined by former Principal Dancers Bart Cook and Maria Calegari, who share their memories of watching the ballet's iconic interpreters in its initial incarnations; learning ind…

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FINALLY, a solution to your hair concerns - an interview with Anabel Kingsley of Philip Kingsley 57:49

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We are excited to welcome Anabel Kingsley to The Style That Binds Us podcast! Anabel Kingsley is a Consultant Trichologist, as well as Brand President of the Philip Kingsley Clinics and product ranges. Her passion for hair and scalp health was ignited from a young age by her father, Philip Kingsley. She is an Associate Member of The Institute of Tr…

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Episode 105: New Combinations: Tiler Peck 37:57

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In the latest New Combinations episode, Associate Artistic Director and host Wendy Whelan chats with Principal Dancer Tiler Peck about memories from their time dancing together and Tiler's upcoming choreographic debut with the Company. Tiler describes how her internal sense of musicality drives her choreographic practice as much as her work as a pe…

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Talking the Bernstein Movie and Ultimate Cheap Beer Rankings with Chris Van Hof 1:13:20

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Send us a Text Message. For the first Fifth Position of the new year, Nick and Sebastian are joined by their favorite Michigander Dutchman Chris Van Hof, professor of trombone at Ball State University and Grand Poobah Assistant Manager of the International Trombone Festival. We start by announcing guest artists for this summer's Third Coast Trombon…

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Episode 104: Hear the Dance: In the Night 46:54

6M ago46:54

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City Ballet The Podcast launches this season with a new Hear the Dance conversation, guest hosted by Silas Farley, who is joined by three generations of dancers who are well acquainted with Jerome Robbins' In the Night. Former Principal Dancer Kay Mazzo originated the lead role in the ballet's first movement, about "young love"; Repertory Director …

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From homeless to millionaire & venture capitalist, meet Arlan Hamilton of Backstage Capital 23:37

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Hello everyone! Welcome to The Style That Binds Us podcast. We are thrilled to have Arlan Hamilton with us today. Arlan built a venture capital fund from the ground up, while homeless. She is the Founder and Managing Partner of Backstage Capital, a fund that is dedicated to minimizing funding disparities in tech by investing in high-potential found…

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How to stand up for yourself 54:26

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We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Karen Binder-Brynes to The Style That Binds Us podcast. Dr. Karen is a leading Psychologist with a private practice in New York City. She provides individual as well as marital, family and group psychotherapy. In addition, Dr. Binder-Brynes is a leading expert in the field of posttraumatic stress. She has worked with …

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Concert Halls, Mullets and Amish Buffets: An Unconventional Classical Music Trail 34:57

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Send us a Text Message. Can a beard and bow tie truly alter the landscape of a performance? In today's episode, we tackle these questions head-on. We commence on a somber note, sharing news and sending love to our dear friend Lance LaDuke after his scary accejent. We urge you to send your prayers and positive energy his way. Amidst this hardship, w…

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How to navigate the holidays with Dr. Karen Binder-Brynes 30:14

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We welcome Dr. Karen Binder-Brynes back to The Style That Binds Us podcast. Dr. Karen is a leading Psychologist with a private practice in New York City. She provides individual as well as marital, family and group psychotherapy. In addition, Dr. Binder-Brynes is a leading expert in the field of posttraumatic stress. She has worked with front line …

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Holidays, Auditions and Finally Naming This Thing 27:59

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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered what happens when two working musicians try to podcast at 8am? Today, Nick and Seba tian take you behind the scenes of these performances, sharing heartwarming stories that made the audience's holiday experience even more meaningful. We also reveal the new title for this short-form series - yes, you've…

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Episode 103: The Rosin Box: Pointe Work 46:37

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This week, Soloist Sara Adams joins hosts Claire Kretzschmar and fellow Soloist Aarón Sanz at The Rosin Box to talk pointe shoes, from the first dancer to popularize dancing en pointe to all the sewing, banging, and prepping required to get this iconic footwear ready for a performance. Sara discusses her own history with pointe shoes and shares an …

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Brawn, Brass and Ball Pits 30:54

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Send us a Text Message. It's just about Thanksgiving so we have another delicious episode to be thankful for! Have you ever been struck by the strength difference between your left and right arm? We also find ourselves reminiscing about childhood experiences of pilfering balls from ball pits and the shock of static electricity from plastic slides. …

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