It's probably Botox, seriously. http://redwoodempirerolfing…

OK! But really, each player had a full time coach and learned to play at least a little. I hope you enjoy the show nonetheless. I think string instruments might be harder to mime than piano or winds?

Honestly, no, and I'm not being snarky. What interview? In this episode? Are you maybe referring to the podcaster Jason S plays in another episode? I really have no idea…and I worked on the show. It would be useful to know, I value your feedback.

It's great — but it's also a high-budget bank ad.

Not true. It's her third role as a cellist, she studied with Carter Brey, had a coach, and she can play as much as any beginner. Are "we" a professional cellist? Because the ones I know were pretty impressed.

That was well done! And based on a scene in the book.

Yes, the highest paid music directors make over $2m per year and work only a few weeks, combining that income with other music directorships and guest conducting. A top conductor makes almost $10m per year these days, if s/he is busy. Shelling out $80K under these circumstances is not inconceivable.
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Its title comes from a book of the same name. In the book it was a double entendre about a disastrous situation playing Mozart in the actual jungle, along with reduced arts funding. For the show, go with "concrete jungle."

Only a major orchestra concertmaster or major soloist would get that. I think the going rate for respected major orchestra principals would be no more than $150. For more average player-teachers, $100 would be pushing it.

What do you refer to?

OK! Good point, although some orchestra execs don't know much about music. Also, the guy in question is just a board member/donor, and they rarely know much about music. Also, it's not played very often.

It also came up in a previous episode, "The Rehearsal," when Rodrigo looked so thrilled when the police showed up.

Good post. Keep watching.

I almost don't, and I'm an A-list orchestra musician, but it came up once.

Actually, almost no one know about the Twinkle Variations. This totally makes sense.