An interview with Alanna Tonetti-Tieppo, the sub-principal second violin of the Royal Northern Sinfonia in England. Before earning her current position in the Sinfonia, the Massachusetts native attended college in London and won awards with the Jubilee String Quartet. We discuss her education, auditions, and her professional philosophy and approach.

Highlights

• What movement requires -  5:09
• Her love for music - 7:31
• What a good sound is - 11:37
• Work hard and do your best - 14:12
• How she got started - 16:48 
• Attention to details - 21:00
• The repertoire attracted her - 24:58
• Having an amazing coach - 30:15
• Not being an impulsive person - 32:16
• Being a total perfectionist - 35:33
• Do your best and try your best - 38:08
• Who helped her with sound production and intonation - 40:37
• Her orchestra’s activities during the health crisis - 49:12
• How the job can be different when we come back - 53:16
• Music is necessary for our soul and well-being - 54:44

Episode Resources

• Connect with Robert Hunt Simonds:
• roberthuntsimonds@gmail.com 
• http://roberthuntsimonds.com/
• Connect with Alanna Tonetti-Tieppo:
• Alanna performing with the Jubilee String Quartet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsoJhZbbBEE 
• Royal Northern Sinfonia: https://sagegateshead.com/royal-northern-sinfonia-alanna-tonetti-tieppo/ 
• Alanna's recommendations:
• Metropolis (movie): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvtWDIZtrAE 
• "Natives" by Akala: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Natives-Class-Empire-Sunday-Bestseller/dp/1473661218 
• http://craigwagnermusic.blogspot.com
• Agents of Change: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009NYHXOK/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1