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Maja Bogdanović is no stranger to a busy life – she enjoys an international solo and chamber career as well as collaborations with regular musical partners, including her husband the violinist Daniel Rowland. Maja’s shared her thoughts with us previously on thestrad.com about travelling not only with a cello, but also with a small child.
How does Maja stay on top of things? She and fellow cellist Davina Shum chatted about strategies for keeping an ideal mindset when you’ve got a busy career, including looking after your mental and physical health, as well as having a caring community around you, to avoid burnout and stress.
Do you have a particular strategy or mantra that you employ to avoid burnout and stress? Send an email to thestrad@thestrad.com.
Cello Concerto No. 1- Op. 33 - I. Allegro non troppo
The Carnival of the Animals- R. 125 - The Swan
Camille Saint-Saëns
Lalo • Saint-Saëns
Maja Bogdanović, cello / RTS Symphony Orchestra / Bojan Sudjić
Challenge Classics CC 72949
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