185 Paul Lueders: Backstage Pass

The Mind Over Finger Podcast

Backstage conversation with Paul Lueders, Principal Oboist of the Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra.

We chat about:

• The challenges of performing multiple shows a day
• The audition process
• Overcoming performance anxiety
• Paul’s specific warm-ups and mindset to prepare for long opera performances
• His approach to phrasing and musicality
• Some of his practicing tips
• And much more!

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MORE ABOUT PAUL

Website: https://www.lyricopera.org/about/company/artists-musicians/lyric-opera-orchestra/paul-lueders/

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THANK YOU:

Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show’s musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson.