“The strongest of all warriors are these two — Time and Patience”
About Musician’s Well
Musicians don’t often speak loudly, if at all, of their injuries. But for a musician affected by injury or a debilitating condition, connecting with others who have experienced something similar can make all the difference. There are no answers that apply to every person, but there are stories. And if each story can offer an idea, a fresh perspective, a partial answer, or simply a sense of not being alone, it is worth collecting and sharing our experiences.
Founder and curator of Musician's Well, French hornist Angela Cordell Bilger enjoys a freelance career as a chamber musician, orchestral player, and educator. She recently moved to the Chicago area from Philadelphia where she was second horn with Opera Philadelphia. She plays frequently with The Philadelphia Orchestra where she spent the 2008-2009 and 2016-2017 seasons as acting fourth horn. Angela recently joined the Chicago-based Sapphire Woodwind Quintet and coaches chamber music at Northwestern University and Midwest Young Artists Conservatory. During her years in New York City, Angela performed with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra of St. Luke’s, at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and in many Broadway shows. In addition, she spent several summers at the Marlboro Music Festival and toured with Musicians from Marlboro. Angela has served as adjunct faculty at Montclair State University, Drexel University, and Temple University. She lives on the North Shore of Chicago with her husband, trumpet player David Bilger, and their two children.