Alexandre Da Costa - Internationally Renowned Violinist And Conductor. Music Director - Longueuil Symphony. Artistic Director - Stradivaria Festival.

<p>Alexandre Da Costa is that rare classical musician - an internationally renowned violinist and conductor who does both at the same time. He’s performed over 2000 concerts in over 30 countries with a host of major orchestras. He is the Music Director of the Longueuil Symphony and the Artistic Director of the Stradivaria Festival. And he plays a 1727 Stradivarius violin. We talk about learning and practicing piano and violin as a youngster, what it’s like to play and conduct at the same time, the true role of a conductor in a symphony orchestra, and much more.<br /><br />My featured song is “Ma Petite Fleur” from the Spring Dance album by my band, Project Grand Slam. Spotify link <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3CkkKQhnB1izVe7AQjpf2a?si=Gc4Of03SQze6XkBTLLJRNg&dl_branch=1">here</a>.<br /><br />“Dream With Robert Miller”. Click <a href="http://www.dreamwithrobert.com/">here</a>.</p><p>---------------------------------------------</p><p>If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review. Just Click <a href="https://www.ratethispodcast.com/followyourdream">Here</a>.<br /><br />Alexandre and I discuss the following:</p><ul><li>Starting on piano and violin</li><li>Practicing</li><li>Becoming a conductor</li><li>The role of a conductor</li></ul><p>In the Songfest portion we play and discuss:</p><ul><li>Pachobel</li><li>Amazing Grace</li><li>Show Must Go On</li></ul><p> </p><p>“Bobby M and the Paisley Parade” is Robert’s forthcoming album. Featuring 10 new songs and guest appearances by John Helliwell (Supertramp), Tony Carey (Rainbow) and Deobrat Mishra, international sitar sensation. The album has been called “Album Of The Year!” (Indie Shark), “One of the great rock sets of the year!” (Big Celebrity Buzz), and “An adventure that keeps us on the edge of our seats!” (Pop Icon). The album has been praised by famous musicians including Steve Hackett of Genesis, Gary Puckett of Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary, Jim McCarty of The Yardbirds, and David Libert of The Happe