Legends of Reed Podcast
1) Season 5 Episode 6: Musicians' Health & Injury Prevention
In this episode of Legends of Reed, host Jo Anne Sukumaran delves into the crucial topic of musicians' health and injury prevention. Featuring insights from Dr. Matthew Winter, a Doctor of Physical Th...Show More
2) Season 5 Episode 5: Rie Koyama
In this episode of 'Legends of Reed,' Jo Anne Sukumaran interviews accomplished bassoonist Rie Koyama. Rie shares her early beginnings in music, influenced by her father, a bassoon player. She discuss...Show More
3) Season 5, Episode 4 Nicholas Daniel, OBE
A Deep Dive with Nicholas Daniel: From Oboe Beginnings to Musical Leadership In this episode of Legends of Reed, host Jo Anne Sukumaran, has an engaging and heartfelt conversation with acclaimed obois...Show More
4) Season 5 Episode 3: Fei Xie
In this episode of Legends of Reed, Fei Xie shares his unique journey as a bassoonist with host Jo Anne Sukumaran, from his early beginnings in China to becoming a principal bassoonist in the Minnesot...Show More
5) Season 5 Episode 2: Armand Djikoloum
In this episode of Legends of Reed, host Jo Anne Sukumaran interviews French oboist Armand Djikoloum, who shares his journey from early musical beginnings to becoming a professional musician. He discu...Show More
6) Season 5 Episode 1: José Javier Romero
Summary In this conversation, José Javier Romero, a bassoonist and reed specialist, discusses his journey in music and his work with the Swiss Orchestra and Georg Rieger GmbH. He shares how he start...Show More
7) Season 4 Episode 8:Fredrik Ekdahl
Fredrik Ekdahl is leader of the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra’s bassoon section and held the same position in the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra. He performs regularly with orchestras inclu...Show More
8) Season 4 Episode 7: Theo Plath
In 2019 Theo was appointed principal of the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra and he won 3rd Prize at the ARD Competition in Munich. As a soloist Theo has appeared with the Munich Chamber, Dortmunder...Show More
9) Season 4 Episode 6: Amy Harman
A passionate advocate for the bassoon, Amy Harman is much sought after as a soloist, chamber musician, teacher and communicator. Amy was a professor at the Royal Academy of Music from 2013 to 2024 a...Show More
10) Season 3 Episode 9: Benjamin Coelho
Benjamin Coelho, professor of bassoon, has been at the University of Iowa since 1998. He has appeared as a soloist, chamber musician, orchestral musician, teacher, and clinician in several countries i...Show More