Season 4 Episode 1: Lola Descours
Legends of Reed - A podcast by Jo Anne Sukumaran
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After a long absence, LOR returns with the wonderful bassoonist, Lola Descours.
Lola is currently the principal bassoon in the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, under chief conductor, L. Shani.
In this episode, Lola speaks to me about topics such as her concert and touring with the Rotterdam Philharmonic, her tips for auditions and competitions, her inspiration behind her album "Bassoon Steppes" and the charming video series "Bassoon in the Wind" with filmmaker, Pierre Dugowson. And she also shares with me her definition of success.
A very inspiring interview and the musical extract is from the First Movement of the Rachmaninoff Cello Sonata in G Minor, Op. 19 from her album, with pianist Paloma Kouider. Her debut album was released in 2022 on Orchid Music and received critical acclaim in multiple countries.
Follow Lola on:
IG: @loladescours
https://orchid-music.lnk.to/loladescours
