Petra Sittig
This channel is dedicated to raising awareness and showing support for the creative individuals and organizations who are shaping the future of arts and culture. I believe in giving artists a powerful platform to express themselves, share their stories, and showcase their unique perspectives. Through this project, I aim to amplify their voices and highlight the importance of the arts in our society. The arts have played a crucial role in the evolution of humanity, and it's essential to recognize both the artists who have paved the way and those who are creating today. I hope to inspire and educate younger generations about the significance of the arts, especially as they've been increasingly marginalized in our educational systems. Join me in celebrating all forms of art and fostering a deeper understanding of their value in our lives and communities. Let's ensure that arts and culture continue to thrive and remain relevant for future generations.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 47 minutes
- Episodes
- 319
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Bridging Art and Science: Indre Viskontas on Music, Neuroscience & Education
Indre Viskontas has spent her life at the crossroads of two worlds that are often kept apart: art and science. An opera singer-turned-director who came of age during the “decade of the brain,” she ha…
00:55:52 |
Thu 04 Sep 2025
Art from the Environment: Eva Obodo on Material, Memory, and Meaning
In this conversation, we meet Eva Obodo, a visual artist from Nsukka, Nigeria, whose work spans painting, sculpture, and mixed media. From his earliest memories, Obodo has been captivated by the act …
00:56:04 |
Mon 01 Sep 2025
Finding Harmony Across Centuries: Owain Park on The Gesualdo Six
In this episode of The Artist’s Voice, I had the pleasure of speaking with Owain Park, composer, conductor, and artistic director of the award-winning British vocal ensemble The Gesualdo Six.
The gro…
00:34:50 |
Thu 28 Aug 2025
Dorothy Di Stefano | The Intersection of Art, Story, and Technology
This episode features Dorothy Di Stefano, Founder and Director of Molten Immersive Art, an international collective known for creating large-scale, multi-sensory art experiences. Her projects span th…
00:53:47 |
Mon 25 Aug 2025
The Art of Conducting with Gabriel Gordon
In this inspiring interview, I speak with Gabriel Gordon, an accomplished Music Director, conductor, and violinist whose career spans the United States, Australia, and Europe. Gabriel currently serve…
01:26:47 |
Thu 21 Aug 2025
Mbasa Tsetsana: Shaping Stories Across Stage and Screen
In this episode of The Artist’s Voice, I did an interview with Mbasa Tsetsana – a theatre actor, writer, and director whose journey through the arts has been nothing short of inspiring.
Mbasa’s stor…
00:54:36 |
Mon 18 Aug 2025
The Neuroscience of Improvisation: Inside the Creative Brain with Dr. Charles J. Limb
Meet Charles J. Limb, surgeon, neuroscientist, and lifelong musician — who’s just as comfortable behind a jazz piano as he is in the operating room. These days he’s the Francis A. Sooy Professor and…
00:54:34 |
Thu 14 Aug 2025
Rico no Suave: From Facebook Lives to Talk Show Dreams
In this episode, I speak with Rico no Suave, an American talk show host and creator of both the Rico no Suave Talk Show and a popular YouTube cooking channel. Rico shares the story of what sparked hi…
00:24:44 |
Tue 12 Aug 2025
Leaving Ballet to Find Ballet Again – Michael Raynaud’s Unusual Path
In this interview, I speak with Michael Raynaud, ballet teacher for the third-year students at Elmhurst Ballet School in Birmingham, UK. Originally from France, Michael began ballet at the age of sev…
01:12:44 |
Thu 07 Aug 2025
The Production Magician: Sophie Zimmermann and the Secret Life of Sets
In this interview, I speak with Sophie Zimmermann, a talented production designer and set designer who proudly calls herself a "Production Magician"—and rightfully so. Sophie shares her passion for c…
00:35:14 |
Mon 04 Aug 2025
Neuroaesthetics Explained: Art, Beauty & the Brain with Prof. Anjan Chatterjee
In this fascinating episode of The Artist’s Voice, I speak with speak with Anjan Chatterjeeof, professor of Neurology, Psychology, and Architecture and Director, Penn Center for Neuroaesthetics
A d…
00:55:36 |
Thu 31 Jul 2025
Behind the Glamour: Berny Martin Talks Fashion, Business & Dreams
In this compelling and candid interview, Berny Martin—a Haitian-American fashion designer, style consultant, custom tailor, and founder of Catou—shares the inspiring journey that led him to the heart…
01:00:46 |
Mon 28 Jul 2025
Building Confidence Through Ballet | Teaching with Heart – Dilek Taptik
In this inspiring episode of The Artist’s Voice, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dilek Taptik, Founder and Artistic Director of DT Dance, about her journey in the world of classical ballet and he…
00:55:25 |
Thu 24 Jul 2025
The Making of Old Righteous Blues: Community, Choirs & Culture with Muneera Sallies
Join me for an inspiring conversation with Muneera Sallies, a remarkable South African film producer, director, and actress. Muneera shares her journey into filmmaking—from childhood experiments with…
00:45:28 |
Mon 21 Jul 2025
Ballet, Big Bands & Film Music – The Many Worlds of Hannah Lena Rebel
In this interview, I speak with Hannah Lena Rebel, a gifted Austrian composer, choreographer, and dancer whose journey through the world of art is as unique as it is profound.
Born in Vienna, Hannah…
00:27:52 |
Thu 17 Jul 2025
Inside London City Ballet: Nicholas Vavrečka on Dance, Legacy & Touring
Dancer Nicholas Vavrečka is now in his second season with the London City Ballet, working under the direction of Christopher Marney. He describes the experience as both artistically fulfilling and pe…
00:33:29 |
Mon 14 Jul 2025
HepCat Drummer Jack Amblin on Washboards, Tap, and Vintage Ludwig Drums
In this interview, I talk with Jack Amblin—a specialist drummer whose musical journey spans the golden eras of rhythm, from the hot Jazz of the 1920s to the explosive Rock 'n' Roll of the 1950s. Jack…
00:35:17 |
Thu 10 Jul 2025
Training for the Spotlight: How LAMTA Prepares Industry-Ready Performers
In this interview, I explore the world of LAMTA (the Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy) with its Artistic Director, Anton Luitingh. Based in South Africa, LAMTA is renowned for its intensive…
01:11:27 |
Mon 07 Jul 2025
Art, Opera, and Expression: An Interview with Christina Baader
In this interview, I had the pleasure of speaking with the incredibly talented Christina Baader—mezzo-soprano and painter—surrounded by her stunning artworks. Christina shares how her journey in art …
01:00:54 |
Thu 03 Jul 2025
Perfume with a Story: Geir Ness on Creating Laila and Chasing Dreams
In this interview, I had the pleasure of speaking with Geir Ness, the creative mind and heart behind the iconic fragrance Laila. What struck me most about Geir was not just his passion for perfume, b…
00:46:35 |
Mon 30 Jun 2025
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