"I did what I had to do: I challenged myself." - Joshua Roman

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In their conversation longtime friends Zsolt Bognar and cellist and Senior Ted Fellow Joshua Roman revisit the heady mix of early bravado, vulnerability, and the path to consistency and success. In his disarmingly candid way Joshua describes how his personal challenge to master the forty "Etudes" by David Popper accidentally turned into a social media phenomenon, culminating in “The 2019 Popper Challenge,” a safe space for a huge cello community to share their most vulnerable moments of practicing.
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Title card 1: Joshua Roman has earned an international reputation for his wide-ranging repertoire, a commitment to communicating the essence of music in visionary ways, artistic leadership and versatility.
Performance excerpt: Joshua Roman - Cello Performance - TED 2015 Fellows Retreat

[@flordeamapola5027]

I loved every second of this interview. Thank you so much for sharing it! ❤

[@edwardruane8993]

Wonderfully honest, vulnerable, sensitive, and proud to show this. Admirable and mature with the issue of legacy which is and should be huge for all humans.

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We agree! Thanks for watching and commenting, Edward Ruane!

[@olgasandakova7144]

So many reflective echoes (vulnerability, for example, at the time when the mainstream dictum is all about strengths and force), or music as a basic need of humanity... Joshua’s open and sincere smile is so winning, but would have been empty without his perceptive and thoughtful refelections (and the challenges he’s meeting). Please carry on, Zsolt and the Living the Classical Life team!

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Thank you for your kind words and encouragement, Olga Sandakova!

[@richterkleiber]

So grateful to have such a dedicated supporter!

[@kaitlinmcsweeney]

Thank you both so much.

[@kinura8]

A beautiful, heartfelt conversation.

[@ccpeace5036]

As a musician, I really loved the questions you asked in this interview. thank you

[@LivingtheClassicalLife]

We're always happy to hear from musicians, CC Peace! Thanks for watching!

[@richterkleiber]

I'm so glad--that's really meaningful feedback.

[@szegedification]

This interview brought tears to my eyes too.

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Thanks again for watching, Stefania Puskas!

[@richterkleiber]

Mine too! Thankfully I was not shown on camera during this episode :-)

[@veganskillz]

What an amazing episode! 👏🏼👏🏼 So glad I decided to turn on notifications for your channel.

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[@MultiDavidyoung]

Another wonderful interview! Home run!!

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[@quaver1239]

Thank you! Impressive.

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[@gatozarin]

he’s gorgeous and he knows that

[@hectorayatsochoa5076]

I have a question: Does Mr. Roman love Pau Casal's work (cello suites of Bach)?. Addenda: Pau Casals is a hero in my country(Catalonia)! Thanks!!

[@LivingtheClassicalLife]

We'd love to answer your question, but we don't know the answer! Thank you for watching, though!