Choir Ninja, With Ryan Guth

This is a fascinating interview with renowned Russian conductor, Elena Sharkova.  In it, Elena describes her musical journey growing up in the USSR and how she was pigeon-holed to be a musician since the age of 6. We compare and contrast US educational principles with those she was raised with, and find out how she rose from an immigrant living in Detroit to the chorus director of Symphony Silicon Valley and international clinician. This episode is sponsored by KI Concerts. Support our sponsor for this episode: KI Concerts Listen [Player]   Bio Native of St. Petersburg, Russia, Elena Sharkova received her training at the famed Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatoire and holds a graduate degree in conducting. In 1993 Ms. Sharkova moved to the United State where she continues her varied career as a conductor, teacher, singer, editor, and an advocate for Russian choral music. Recognized for her deep and passionate interpretation of her country’s vast choral repertoire, Ms. Sharkova has been frequently called to design