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Transcript Vocab List QuestionsIgnace Jang is the concertmaster of Honolulu symphony orchestra. We talk about his background, profession and the string program he will be running this coming July. We’ll also talk about the influence of immigration on music and about Hawaii !
Announcement for the Aussie listeners: if you’re around Sydney on the 10th, 11th and 12th of July 2015, come and say hi at the Bleu Blanc Rouge French festival! More information will be coming on my Facebook (French Your Way) – but it seems like my site will be located near the kid’s corner and the pétanque playing area.
Finally, I’m curious: where are you listening to me from ? Please let me know by leaving a message in the comment section!
Episode Timeline
[03 min 45 sec] When Ignace started playing the violin.
[05 min 20 sec] Background
[07 min 10 sec] Has Ignace always wanted to be a musician ?
[08 min 35 sec] Talking about different music types
[09 min 45 sec] The influence of immigration in the history of music
[11 min 03 sec] What does a concertmaster do ?
[13 min 25 sec] Harmony in the orchestra
[16 min 48 sec] Teaching the violin & the summer string program
[19 min 27 sec] Hawaii : weather, attractions and culture
[20 min 55 sec] Similarities between France and Australia
[22 min 17 sec] The websites to refer to for more information
[23 min 05 sec] Ignace’s best career memories
[25 min 17 sec] Ignace’s other centres of interest
Links & Resources
Summer String Program : http://www.hawaiiperformingartsfestival.org/study/string-program/
Hawaii Symphony orchestra : http://hawaiisymphonyorchestra.org
Hawaii University : http://www.hawaii.edu
Sydney Bleu Blanc Rouge French Festival (10-12th July 2015): http://bbrfestival.com.au/
Follow me on Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/frenchyourway
Photos: Courtesy of Ignace Jang
Violinist and teacher Iggy Jang at Queen Emma’s Summer Palace in Honolulu, Hawaii.
