The boho beat
The Boho Beat podcast brings you backstage at the Bohemians New York Musicians’ Club, a concert series founded in 1907 in the heart of NYC. Hosted by twin pianists Abby & Emma Chen, each episode features music clips and in-depth conversations with the season’s performers—revealing their stories, inspirations, and the artistry behind the music.
Episode 4: Adam w. Sadberry
Flutist Adam W. Sadberry shares how jazz, family history, and the legacy of his grandfather, Civil Rights journalist L. Alex Wilson, shape his work. He previews a new concerto by Tyler Taylor premiering Nov 3 at The Bohemians, reflects on collaborations with Ariana Grande and Willow, and discusses diversity in classical music, storytelling, teaching—and his love of roller skating.
Episode 2: Duo Karolina & Iwo
Violinist Karolina Mikołajczyk and accordionist Iwo Jedynecki share their journey from meeting at the University of Warsaw to performing in 32 countries. They discuss their Fulbright-supported move to the U.S., a Friedrich Prize nomination, and their album of works by Marcin Błażewicz—offering advice on persistence and self-promotion for young artists.
Episode 1: Arcostrum
Violinist Strauss Shi and guitarist T.Y. Zhang—ArcoStrum—share their journey from Juilliard to becoming the first violin-guitar duo to win the CAG competition. Blending classical, Chinese, and rock influences, they reflect on risk-taking, collaboration, and creative freedom—offering thoughtful advice for young musicians forging their own paths.
MEET THE HOSTS
Abby and Emma Chen are identical twins, seasoned pianists, and student journalists with over a decade of musical experience. In the 2023–2024 season, they became the first student members in the history of the Bohemians, founded in 1907. Together, they serve as co-hosts of The Boho Beat, a podcast featuring interviews with artists from the Bohemians’ concert seasons. As editors-in-chief of their school newspaper and advocates for the AAPI community and climate action, they are passionate about the power of storytelling. With a deep interest in digital humanities and podcasting, they hope this project will help make classical music more accessible and engaging by bringing listeners closer to the people behind the music—not just the performances.
