en en Artist Room Normally you see musicians while they are on stage performing. But what goes on backstage, what do they talk about, what goes on in their brain, what kind of human beings are they?  Hi, I'm Dominik Wagner, double bass professor, performer and arranger, and this is Artist Room. Here I’ll be hanging out with some of the greatest musicians of our time, and you’ll get to know them, their ideas and projects together with me. https://dominikemanuelwagner.com/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:31:13 +0200 Dominik Wagner yes https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/2dba780d/artwork-3000x3000.jpg?t=1715003322 Artist Room https://dominikemanuelwagner.com/ Dominik Wagner LetsCast.fm (https://letscast.fm) with Dominik Wagner Dominik Wagner episodic https://letscast.fm/podcasts/artist-room-27bebef3/feed Music, Interview, Artist, Classical Music, Talk, Double Bass, Art, Concert, Backstage, Musician, Dominik Wagner maximilian@viennaartsmanagement.com no no no Dominik Wagner Normally you see musicians while they are on stage performing. But what goes on backstage, what do they talk about, what goes on in their brain, what kind of human beings are they?  Hi, I'm Dominik Wagner, double bass professor, performer and arranger, and this is Artist Room. Here I’ll be hanging out with some of the greatest musicians of our time, and you’ll get to know them, their ideas and projects together with me. no no bb571e3d4edd4b508222345c8d93e20a #10 - Andrei Ionita: Winning Tchaikovsky Competition Andrei Ionita is one of the leading cellists of our time. He won countless prizes at the top cello competitions, amongst them the first prize at the International Tchaikovsky Competition.
In this conversation he talks to Dominik about growing up in Rumania, the musical education there, his further studies, Cello playing and technique and many other subjects.]]> Fri, 25 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0200 Andrei Ionita is one of the leading cellists of our time. He won countless prizes at the top cello competitions, amongst them the first prize at the International Tchaikovsky Competition.
In this conversation he talks to Dominik about growing up in Rumania, the musical education there, his further studies, Cello playing and technique and many other subjects.

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Andrei Ionita - Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ionita_andrei94/]]> https://dominikemanuelwagner.com/ Andrei Ionita #10 - Andrei Ionita: Winning Tchaikovsky Competition 01:09:53 Dominik Wagner 10 full Andrei Ionita is one of the leading cellists of our time. He won countless prizes at the top cello competitions, amongst them the first prize at the International Tchaikovsky Competition.
In this conversation he talks to Dominik about growing up in Rumania, the musical education there, his further studies, Cello playing and technique and many other subjects.]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/2dba780d/episode/dfa0e2e3/artwork-3000x3000.png?t=1729501689 #10 - Andrei Ionita: Winning Tchaikovsky Competition https://dominikemanuelwagner.com/ cello, Dominik Wagner, Andrei Ionita, Classical Music, Klassische Musik, Artist, Künstler, Musiker, Musik, Music, Musician, Talk, Concert, Konzert, Cello, Violoncello, Interview, Zeitgenössische Musik, contemporary music, no no no no cdd9d7ad68d240469b2c2b9245f5b6a7 #09 - Matthew McDonald: Principal Bass at Berlin Philharmonic Matthew McDonald is currently holding the first principal double bass position at the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and teaches at the University of Music Hanns Eisler. He also regularly performs as a soloist and premiered double bass concertos by Peter Eötvös and Gerald Barry.
In this conversation he talks to Dominik about his musical origins, contemporary music, the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, teaching and many other subjects.
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In this conversation he talks to Dominik about his musical origins, contemporary music, the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, teaching and many other subjects.

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Matthew McDonald - Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewphmc/
Bogusław Furtok @ Berlin Philharmonic: https://www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/en/about-us/orchestra/musicians/matthew-mcdonald/]]> https://dominikemanuelwagner.com/ #09 - Matthew McDonald: Principal Bass at Berlin Philharmonic 01:25:18 Dominik Wagner 9 full Matthew McDonald is currently holding the first principal double bass position at the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and teaches at the University of Music Hanns Eisler. He also regularly performs as a soloist and premiered double bass concertos by Peter Eötvös and Gerald Barry.
In this conversation he talks to Dominik about his musical origins, contemporary music, the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, teaching and many other subjects.
]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/2dba780d/episode/a073db14/artwork-3000x3000.png?t=1726746392 #09 - Matthew McDonald: Principal Bass at Berlin Philharmonic https://dominikemanuelwagner.com/ double bass, Dominik Wagner, Matthew McDonald, Classical Music, Klassische Musik, Artist, Künstler, Musiker, Musik, Music, Musician, Talk, Concert, Konzert, Kontrabass, Interview, Zeitgenössische Musik, contemporary music, Berlin Philharmonic, Berliner Philharmoniker no no no no 21c3cf308e884775b263a8eb0126fae9 #08 - Thomas Gansch: Being an Entertainer Thomas Gansch is a trumpet player, composer and over all entertainer. He is a part of many brass and jazz groups, among them Mnozil Brass, Gansch & Breinschmid and Wieder, Gansch & Paul.
In this conversation he talks to Dominik about his upbringing, stage presence, being an entertainer, teaching and many other topics.]]> Fri, 30 Aug 2024 05:30:00 +0200 Thomas Gansch is a trumpet player, composer and over all entertainer. He is a part of many brass and jazz groups, among them Mnozil Brass, Gansch & Breinschmid and Wieder, Gansch & Paul.
In this conversation he talks to Dominik about his upbringing, stage presence, being an entertainer, teaching and many other topics.

]]> https://dominikemanuelwagner.com/ Thomas Gansch #08 - Thomas Gansch: Being an Entertainer 01:12:35 Dominik Wagner 8 full Thomas Gansch is a trumpet player, composer and over all entertainer. He is a part of many brass and jazz groups, among them Mnozil Brass, Gansch & Breinschmid and Wieder, Gansch & Paul.
In this conversation he talks to Dominik about his upbringing, stage presence, being an entertainer, teaching and many other topics.]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/2dba780d/episode/603e8129/artwork-3000x3000.png?t=1724686596 #08 - Thomas Gansch: Being an Entertainer https://dominikemanuelwagner.com/ double bass, trumpet, Dominik Wagner, Thomas Gansch, Classical Music, Klassische Musik, Artist, Künstler, Musiker, Musik, Music, Musician, Talk, Concert, Konzert, Kontrabass, Trompete, Mnozil Brass, Alpen & Glühen, Blasmusik Supergroup, Jazz, Brass, Blasmusik, Interview, Zeitgenössische Musik, contemporary music no no no no 3dc5f7e986f34d49a722beaee1e886e6 #07 - Dorin Marc: Fascination Double Bass Dorin Marc is one of the most successful double bass pedagogues ever. As a Soloist he won prizes at most of the major double bass competitions, he held the principal double bass position of the Munich Philharmonic orchestra and was professor at the university of music in Nürnberg. His students play in all the major symphony orchestras in Germany and Austria, and many have also became professors.
In this episode he talks to Dominik (who also was one of his students) about studying and living in Romania, about Josef Prunner, Sergiu Celibidache, the bass and it’s unique strengths and weaknesses, as well as teaching and how it keeps you working and improving constantly.
]]> Fri, 09 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +0200 Dorin Marc is one of the most successful double bass pedagogues ever. As a Soloist he won prizes at most of the major double bass competitions, he held the principal double bass position of the Munich Philharmonic orchestra and was professor at the university of music in Nürnberg. His students play in all the major symphony orchestras in Germany and Austria, and many have also became professors.
In this episode he talks to Dominik (who also was one of his students) about studying and living in Romania, about Josef Prunner, Sergiu Celibidache, the bass and it’s unique strengths and weaknesses, as well as teaching and how it keeps you working and improving constantly.
]]> https://dominikemanuelwagner.com/ #07 - Dorin Marc: Fascination Double Bass 01:29:05 Dominik Wagner 7 full Dorin Marc is one of the most successful double bass pedagogues ever. As a Soloist he won prizes at most of the major double bass competitions, he held the principal double bass position of the Munich Philharmonic orchestra and was professor at the university of music in Nürnberg. His students play in all the major symphony orchestras in Germany and Austria, and many have also became professors.
In this episode he talks to Dominik (who also was one of his students) about studying and living in Romania, about Josef Prunner, Sergiu Celibidache, the bass and it’s unique strengths and weaknesses, as well as teaching and how it keeps you working and improving constantly.
]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/2dba780d/episode/e03517ae/artwork-3000x3000.png?t=1723117186 #07 - Dorin Marc: Fascination Double Bass https://dominikemanuelwagner.com/ double bass, Dominik Wagner, Dorin Marc, Classical Music, Klassische Musik, Artist, Künstler, Musiker, Musik, Music, Musician, Talk, Concert, Konzert, Kontrabass, Interview, Zeitgenössische Musik, contemporary music no no no no 0330ea257f6c40dcaf5f32d3bdbf8a97 #06 - Emmanuel Tjeknavorian: Career Changes Emmanuel Tjeknavorian is one of the most interesting classical musicians of our time. In his early twenties he already managed to build a massive career as a violinist. Now he almost completely stopped performing as such and is perusing the path of a conductor.
In this conversation he talks to Dominik about why he made this choice, but also other topics like social media and music in general.]]> Fri, 19 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0200 Emmanuel Tjeknavorian is one of the most interesting classical musicians of our time. In his early twenties he already managed to build a massive career as a violinist. Now he almost completely stopped performing as such and is perusing the path of a conductor.
In this conversation he talks to Dominik about why he made this choice, but also other topics like social media and music in general.

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Emmanuel Tjeknavorian - Links:
Web: https://emmanueltjeknavorian.com/]]> https://dominikemanuelwagner.com/ Emmanuel Tjeknavorian #06 - Emmanuel Tjeknavorian: Career Changes 00:58:05 Dominik Wagner 6 full Emmanuel Tjeknavorian is one of the most interesting classical musicians of our time. In his early twenties he already managed to build a massive career as a violinist. Now he almost completely stopped performing as such and is perusing the path of a conductor.
In this conversation he talks to Dominik about why he made this choice, but also other topics like social media and music in general.]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/2dba780d/episode/887f8108/artwork-3000x3000.png?t=1721301066 #06 - Emmanuel Tjeknavorian: Career Changes https://dominikemanuelwagner.com/ double bass, Dominik Wagner, Emmanuel Tjeknavorian, Classical Music, Klassische Musik, Artist, Künstler, Musiker, Musik, Music, Musician, Talk, Concert, Konzert, Geige, violin, Interview, Zeitgenössische Musik, contemporary music, Dirigent, conductor, orchestra, Orchester, no no no no 8415926455a54b6ba488ca250ff2d766 #05 - Bogusław Furtok: Beyond the Borders of Bass Bogusław Furtok is one of the leading figures in today’s double bass scene. Besides being the principal double bass of the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, he continues to amaze the world with his incredible solo performances, recordings and compositions.]]> Fri, 05 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0200 Bogusław Furtok is one of the leading figures in today’s double bass scene. Besides being the principal double bass of the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, he continues to amaze the world with his incredible solo performances, recordings and compositions.

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Web: https://dominikemanuelwagner.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dominik_bass/
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Bogusław Furtok - Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boguslawfurtok/
Bogusław Furtok @ Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra: https://www.hr-sinfonieorchester.de/orchester/musiker/orchestermitglieder/bogusaw-furtok,kontrabass-102.html]]> https://dominikemanuelwagner.com/ Bogusław Furtok #05 - Bogusław Furtok: Beyond the Borders of Bass 01:05:30 Dominik Wagner 5 full Bogusław Furtok is one of the leading figures in today’s double bass scene. Besides being the principal double bass of the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, he continues to amaze the world with his incredible solo performances, recordings and compositions.]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/2dba780d/episode/003286fa/artwork-3000x3000.png?t=1720082276 #05 - Bogusław Furtok: Beyond the Borders of Bass https://dominikemanuelwagner.com/ double bass, Dominik Wagner, Bogusław Furtok, Classical Music, Klassische Musik, Artist, Künstler, Musiker, Musik, Music, Musician, Talk, Concert, Konzert, Kontrabass, Interview, Zeitgenössische Musik, contemporary music, Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, hr-Sinfonieorchester no no no no 6caae94929ff46a5b49aa95961901006 #04 - Matthias Schorn: Authenticity in Music Matthias Schorn is one of the most unique and creative musicians of our time. He is holding the principal clarinet position at the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, owns his own cultural train station and regularly plays in countless ensembles.
In this episode of „Artist Room“ he talks to Dominik about his life, music, its many unique facets, gratitude, authenticity and diversity in art.]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +0200 Matthias Schorn is one of the most unique and creative musicians of our time. He is holding the principal clarinet position at the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, owns his own cultural train station and regularly plays in countless ensembles.
In this episode of „Artist Room“ he talks to Dominik about his life, music, its many unique facets, gratitude, authenticity and diversity in art.
]]> https://dominikemanuelwagner.com/ Matthias Schorn #04 - Matthias Schorn: Authenticity in Music 01:21:11 Dominik Wagner 4 full Matthias Schorn is one of the most unique and creative musicians of our time. He is holding the principal clarinet position at the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, owns his own cultural train station and regularly plays in countless ensembles.
In this episode of „Artist Room“ he talks to Dominik about his life, music, its many unique facets, gratitude, authenticity and diversity in art.]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/2dba780d/episode/70918c4d/artwork-3000x3000.png?t=1718869203 #04 - Matthias Schorn: Authenticity in Music https://dominikemanuelwagner.com/ double bass, clarinet, Dominik Wagner, Matthias Schorn, Classical Music, Klassische Musik, Artist, Künstler, Musiker, Musik, Music, Musician, Talk, Concert, Konzert, Kontrabass, Klarinette, Interview, Zeitgenössische Musik, contemporary music, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Wiener Philharmoniker no no no no ce86f0cce4bd48ce85aaeac6e99d454c #03 - Phoebe Russell: from Australia to Berlin Phil Phoebe Russell is one of the leading double bassists of our generation. She played in some of the world’s most renowned orchestras such as the Berlin Philharmonic and the BR Symphony Orchestra, and is currently the principal bass of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and faculty at the Queensland Conservatorium.
In this episode she talks to Dominik Wagner about different double bass and orchestra traditions as well as her views on the bass as a solo instrument.
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In this episode she talks to Dominik Wagner about different double bass and orchestra traditions as well as her views on the bass as a solo instrument.
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Web: https://dominikemanuelwagner.com/
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Phoebe Russell - Links:
Phoebe Russell @ Queensland Symphony Orchestra: https://qso.com.au/about/artists/phoebe-russell
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phoeberussell_bass/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/phoeberussellbass/]]> https://dominikemanuelwagner.com/ Phoebe Russell #03 - Phoebe Russell: from Australia to Berlin Phil 01:07:13 Dominik Wagner 3 full Phoebe Russell is one of the leading double bassists of our generation. She played in some of the world’s most renowned orchestras such as the Berlin Philharmonic and the BR Symphony Orchestra, and is currently the principal bass of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and faculty at the Queensland Conservatorium.
In this episode she talks to Dominik Wagner about different double bass and orchestra traditions as well as her views on the bass as a solo instrument.
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Dominik Wagner - Links:
Web: https://dominikemanuelwagner.com/
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Jeff Bradetich - Links:
Bradetich Foundation: https://www.bradetichfoundation.org/jeff-bradetich
Jeff Bradetich @ University of North Texas: https://music.unt.edu/faculty-and-staff/jeff-bradetich]]> https://dominikemanuelwagner.com/ Jeff Bradetich #02 - Jeff Bradetich: Double Bass as a Solo Instrument 00:47:50 Dominik Wagner 2 full Jeff Bradetich has been and is still one of the most important figures in the double bass solo scene. As a soloist he has performed all over the world and as a pedagogue he brought forward countless incredible musicians and instrumentalists. In this conversation he talks to Dominik Wagner about the double bass as a solo instrument, its past and its possible future.]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/2dba780d/episode/9ee2d739/artwork-3000x3000.png?t=1716379664 #02 - Jeff Bradetich: Double Bass as a Solo Instrument https://dominikemanuelwagner.com/ double bass, cello, Dominik Wagner, Jeff Bradetich, Classical Music, Klassische Musik, Artist, Künstler, Musiker, Musik, Music, Musician, Talk, Concert, Konzert, Kontrabass, Violoncello, Interview, Zeitgenössische Musik, contemporary music no no no no 938231a01ce041cc96478a65ac5dba55 #01 - Matthias Bartolomey: Finding your place in today’s music scene Matthias Bartolomey, cellist, professor at the University Mozarteum Salzburg and composer, is one of the most creative minds in today’s cello-scene. In this conversation he talks to Dominik Wagner about the future of contemporary music, his life and projects as well as how to find your place in today’s music scene.]]> Fri, 10 May 2024 00:05:00 +0200 Matthias Bartolomey, cellist, professor at the University Mozarteum Salzburg and composer, is one of the most creative minds in today’s cello-scene. In this conversation he talks to Dominik Wagner about the future of contemporary music, his life and projects as well as how to find your place in today’s music scene.
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Dominik Wagner - Links:
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dominik_bass/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DominikEmanuelWagner

Matthias Bartolomey - Links:
Web: https://www.matthiasbartolomey.at/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthiasbartolomey/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MatthiasBartolomey
New Album "S O L O": https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/album/7M6disSNqLGNu4XKBUgD6I?si=EGVbnPPhTe2zdyIjSd96ag]]> https://dominikemanuelwagner.com/ Matthias Bartolomey #01 - Matthias Bartolomey: Finding your place in today’s music scene 01:14:56 Dominik Wagner 1 full Matthias Bartolomey, cellist, professor at the University Mozarteum Salzburg and composer, is one of the most creative minds in today’s cello-scene. In this conversation he talks to Dominik Wagner about the future of contemporary music, his life and projects as well as how to find your place in today’s music scene.]]> https://lcdn.letscast.fm/media/podcast/2dba780d/episode/0e73319a/artwork-3000x3000.png?t=1715323516 #01 - Matthias Bartolomey: Finding your place in today’s music scene https://dominikemanuelwagner.com/ double bass, cello, Dominik Wagner, Matthias Bartolomey, Classical Music, Klassische Musik, Artist, Künstler, Musiker, Musik, Music, Musician, Talk, Concert, Konzert, Kontrabass, Violoncello, Interview, Zeitgenössische Musik, contemporary music no no no no