Welcome to Velvet Metronome, a podcast exploring the fascinating, music-adjacent passions and hobbies of classical musicians.

Host and violinist Anthea Kreston has been devoted to her craft since she was a young child and has discovered that embracing creative outlets outside of music is essential to her work as a professional classical musician. Other passions and hobbies reinvigorate Anthea, and bring fresh energy, inspiration, and perspective to her first love: the violin.

Velvet Metronome invites listeners to get to know contemporary classical musicians through the passions, interests, and unexpected pursuits that enrich their lives. In each episode, Anthea and her guest explore new sources of inspiration, discover the joy of new pursuits, and find fresh ways to nurture and deepen the creativity in their chosen profession.

Listen to the Velvet Metronome here, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.