Off The Podium podcast features renowned and aspiring artists sharing personal stories, their path to success & discussing taboo subjects in the world of music. The long list of guests include winners of Grammy Awards, the Pulitzer Prize,  Rome Prize, ASCAP Awards, WOMEX Awards, & the Polar Music Prize. The mission of this podcast is to create discussion on a variety of topics in music, culture, and arts. Past guests include: George Walker, David Harrington of Kronos Quartet, Christian McBride & others.

The podcast can be found on iTunes, Stitcher & YouTube.

I feel very lucky and privileged to have taken part in Tigran Arakelyan's 'Off The Podium' podcasts. It was a real pleasure to be interviewed and a luxury to speak at such length, and so freely.
Tigran is a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and patient interviewer whose curiosity about the nature of music has resulted in this extraordinary series of interesting and informative podcasts. The astonishingly wide range of musical practitioners he has now included in the series is a testament to his eclecticism and openness.  I've found the series to be educational, entertaining – a true delight. - James Gardner, composer

A short while ago Tigran Arakelyan interviewed me for his Podcast. Tigran was well-prepared and articulate. His thoughtful questions helped to shape the experience in a satisfying and informative manner. I enjoyed every moment of it! - Martin Bresnick, Professor of Composition at Yale University 

“Tigran’s “Off The Podium” podcast was an experience I was humbled to have alongside an impressive group of contributors over the years. Sharing my story with his audience gave me an opportunity to think deeply about the ideas and perspectives I have in a field full of opportunities and challenges.” - Stanford Thompson Founder and Executive Director of Play on Philly

T.A. is an exceptionally thoughtful colleague and an ideal interviewer. He put me at ease and facilitated an organic conversation which allowed me to easily tell my story. I thoroughly enjoyed being a guest on his podcast! - Byron Schenkman, harpsichordist 

I don’t know of—in fact, can scarcely imagine—a podcast that does a better job of demystifying the classical-music business for the layman than Tigran Arakelyan’s “Off the Podium.” Informal chats with performers and composers from around the world dig deep into the profession’s challenges, secrets, and joys with Arakelyan as their passionate, provocative, and impeccably informed host.
- Gavin Borchert, Arts Writer at Seattle Times, Seattle Weekly, & Seattle Magazine 

"It was a pleasure being interviewed by Tigran Arakelyan for his “Off The Podium” post cast. He asked questions of real meaning and substance, which provide material for the listener to be both entertained and informed. He has a natural way of inviting his guests to share what they care about and it is a refreshing and positive contribution to the classical music world." - David A. Rahbee, Director of Orchestral Activities at the University of Washington

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