I had the pleasure of speaking with violinist Sean Lee and pianist Peter Dugan on the Classical Post podcast about their new digital EP featuring nine of the Paganini Caprices, each with accompanying music videos. It’s a really fantastic project and I hope you listen to it.

For context, here’s a bit of background on these two guests.

Sean Lee is one of few violinists who dare to perform the complete 24 Caprices of Paganini in concert, but he’s just done this in New York at Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. It’s the first time this happened in that organization’s 52-year history.

Our other guest on the show today is pianist Peter Dugan. You probably know his voice as the radio host on NPR’s From the Top. Also, he’s collaborating with Joshua Bell this month on a recital tour.

On this episode of the Classical Post podcast, we explore how finding energy from past rejection propels you forward, but equally anticipating the future can do the same. We also hear of their mutual interest for bird watching in Central Park, which I really found to be unique. Plus, we discuss their new Paganini X Schumann album and how they created it. There’s also a special section of really great products they recommend such as aged gin from Bootlegger in Upstate New York and the benefits of a Screaming Meanie alarm clock.

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