“I try to not wait until I am too comfortable.” - Astrid Schween

Living the Classical Life: Episode 41
Cellist Astrid Schween is the newest member of the Juilliard Quartet and a new member of the Juilliard School faculty. An active juror and panelist, she was recently featured in Strings and Strad magazines and on NPR, and was an invited speaker at the Library of Congress on the role of women in music. In our exclusive interview, she discusses the learning she experienced after she left school, cultivating an individual voice, finding joy and ease on stage, recollections of Mstislav Rostropovich and Jacqueline du Pré, and many other fascinating topics.

[@SilentSkeptic1984]

I just had a masterclass with her yesterday. By far the kindest, most inspiring cellist I have ever seen, and really just radiates confidence and technical skill.

[@6gorks]

This interview is spectacular in so many ways. Wow. I stumbled on this channel knowing absolutely zero about the world of classical music. I can't imagine being surrounded by so many remarkable, intellegent & talented individuals immersed in creating beauty through music. Possibly the closest place to heaven here on earth? Astounding.

[@colleengarnevicus3827]

How lovely to see Astrid Schween, whom I taught in grade school, as a grownup! She was always very talented and such a humble, down-to-earth musician. I loved her tone, even in the 6th grade!

[@jackatherton0111]

So many fascinating, appealing people on this channel but for me the most enchanting so far is Astrid Schween.

[@LivingtheClassicalLife]

Thanks for watching, Jack Atherton!

[@joanna9460]

What a wonderful and peaceful interview! She is such a bright and wise person. Very inspiring, great questions and great answers, enjoyed it a lot. Thank you!

[@JXS63J]

What a beautiful golden soul. And I had not even heard of her before this talk.

[@LivingtheClassicalLife]

We agree! Thanks for watching, Jeffrey Sonheim!

[@liedersanger1]

Great interview with a lovely, thoughtful lady and superb performer. Excellent interviewer as well.

[@ericagoehring1089]

Ah...this was wonderful. Thank you.

[@contemporaryclasics]

It was so interesting and inspiring watching this amazing person talk and go thru differents aspects of her life, great interview as well as outstanding answers I enjoyed this interview more than any other in this channel, Thank you for uploading

[@santiagoporcino4229]

Great