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Simone Porter on Attention as Prayer
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Internationally renown violinist Simone Porter joins us to talk about her journey from early debuts with the Seattle Symphony and Royal Philharmonic to playing with the nation’s top orchestras. She answers listener questions on stage confidence and managing performance anxiety, and reflects on moments when live music completely transported her — or taught her something through the unexpected.
We also dive into her debut album ad tendo, inspired by Simone Weil’s idea that “absolute attention is prayer.” Simone shares why she pairs centuries-old works by Hildegard of Bingen and Biber with contemporary voices like Salonen, Andrew Norman, and Reena Esmail, and what unites them in one program. Plus, hear a live excerpt of Biber’s Passacaglia, and learn what books, art, and daily rituals are currently fueling her artistry.
Click the link below to learn more and to purchase her debut album, Ad Tendo!
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