Over The Top Episode #001 with Aaron Wolff

Over The Top with Christopher O’Riley

n this conversation, host Christopher O'Riley interviews cellist Aaron Wolff, discussing his musical and acting career. They talk about Aaron's experience acting in the Coen Brothers film 'A Serious Man' and his work in the Boston Symphony Concerto Competition. They also touch on Aaron's upbringing in a musical household and his studies in the Netherlands. The conversation explores Aaron's approach to Bach's music and his involvement in visual media and theater. Aaron shares his thoughts on the intersection of music and acting and his future projects. In this conversation, Christopher O'Riley and Aaron Wolff discuss various topics related to music and performance. They touch on the concept of combining the motivation of the character and the motivation of the performer in theatrical work. They also discuss the role of competitions in the development of artists and the challenges and benefits they bring. They explore the idea of celebrating and promoting individual artistry in classical music and the importance of personal expression. They also talk about Aaron's musical soirees and his love for the music of Arthur Russell.
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Christopher O'Riley's recording of J.S. Bach ~ The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I will be released physically and on all platforms on PARMA's Navona label on July 12.