"It's impossible to be loved by everybody." - Alisa Weilerstein 

I love this cello player and watching the interview made me love her more...

I love these series. Thanks a lot for providing them. I would love to watch some more interviews with cellists and experienced pedagogues such as Marcy Rosen, Paul Katz etc.

Great interview that I rewatch often. Alisa is such an intelligent and beautiful person. When she plays she essentially becomes the music. I think a perfect afternoon would be having afternoon tea with Alisa while enjoying wonderful conversations about all things artistic.

Geniuine answers to probing questions..

Delightful, insightful & heart-warming - thank you both (& those behind the scenes)

"You don't need to be inspired to practice. But you always have to be focused. Otherwise it's useless, it's better not to practice."

The answer to the first question was a simple, resounding, 'yes'.

Wonderful interview.

Very nice questions asked and very interesting answers were given. Maybe time to invite a classical guitarist e.g. Leo Breuwer, Jason Vieaux, etc.

I see you use vibrato in the Bach suites. I just came from an evening with Amit Peled, a cellist and faculty at Peabody - he used no vibrato in Suite No. 1. Is this an issue with Bach? What is considered correct for cellists?

What’s the intro piano piece?

I love everything about this series except for the title. It sounds so pompous and silly lol. But the content is awesome!

Shit. I can't even memorize 1 concerto. If I couldn't compose, I'd kill myself.

The fake British accent. Why?

She might be a great musician...but quite a poor speaker