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Each episode we chat with a variety of performers and artists about their experiences, interests and thoughts on the industry that they work in.

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    • Jul 12, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 50m AVG DURATION
    • 28 EPISODES


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    S2 Episode 7- George Lee on Orchestral Management and Artist Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 43:12


    This week we spoke to George Lee about his time as Concerts Cooordinator and then Stage Manager for the London Symphony Orchestra and his new role as Programme Manager for the Britten-Pears Young Artist Programme.Each episode we speak to a different person from the creative arts to find out about their work and thoughts on our industry.Contact the pod: performativepod@gmail.com

    S2 Episode 6- Dr Kate Kennedy on 'Dweller in Shadows- A Life of Ivor Gurney'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 59:38


    This week we spoke to Dr Kate Kennedy about her new book, Dweller in Shadows- A Life of Ivor Gurney. This is the first comprehensive biography of an extraordinary English poet and composer whose life was haunted by fighting in the First World War and, later, confinement in a mental asylum. We also discussed life writing and the intersection between music and the written word.Each episode we speak to a different person from the creative arts to find out about their work and thoughts on our industry.Contact the pod: performativepod@gmail.comDr Kate Kennedy: https://drkatekennedy.com

    S2 Episode 5- Jan Carlyle on TED Talks and curating a TED event

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 40:44


    This week we spoke to curator and organiser of TEDxWinchester, Jan Carlyle. We chatted about the ethos of TED and sharing ideas, organising a TED event and what makes the best talks.Each episode we speak to a different person from the creative arts to find out about their work and thoughts on our industry.Contact the pod: performativepod@gmail.comTEDxWinchester: https://www.tedxwinchester.com

    S2 Episode 4- Barrie Bignold on composing for TV, Theatre and Film

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 51:03


    We were joined for this episode by the composer Barrie Bignold. Barrie told us all about his path into professional music, from his role as a West End MD right through to his current career as a successful composer for TV, Theatre and Film. Each episode we speak to a different person from the creative arts to find out about their work and thoughts on our industry.Contact the pod: performativepod@gmail.comBarrie's website: https://www.barriebignold.com

    S2 Episode 3- Beth Higham-Edwards on gender equality in classical music

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 42:25


    This week we were joined by percussionist and educator Beth Higham-Edwards. Beth spoke to us about her career in music and her research into gender equality within UK orchestras and the classical music industry.Each episode we speak to a different person from the creative arts to find out about their work and thoughts on our industry.Contact the pod: performativepod@gmail.comBeth's website: https://www.bethhighamedwards.com

    S2 Episode 2- John Warner on classical music and climate change

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 40:28


    We were joined for this episode by the conductor John Warner. John told us all about his ensemble, Orchestra for the Earth and spoke in depth about the relationship between classical music and climate change.Each episode we speak to a different person from the creative arts to find out about their work and thoughts on our industry.Contact the pod: performativepod@gmail.comOrchestra for the Earth: https://www.orchestrafortheearth.co.uk

    S2 Episode 1- Simon Over on the Southbank Sinfonia

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 57:23


    This episode we spoke to conductor and Director of Southbank Sinfonia, Simon Over. Simon spoke to us about his life in music, the Southbank Sinfonia's exciting move to St John's Smith Square and conducting the Parliament choir. Each episode we speak to a different person from the creative arts to find out about their work and thoughts on our industry.Contact: performativepod@gmail.com

    S1 Episode 17- Orchestras For All

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 53:33


    This week we spoke to Nick Thorne and Beth White from Orchestras For All about how the organisation works, their ethos of inclusivity and breaking down barriers to music making.Each episode we chat with a variety of performers and artists about their experiences, interests and thoughts on the industry that they work in.

    Film Club: 'Ella Fitzgerald- Just One Of Those Things'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 67:24


    Welcome to the first episode of Performative Film Club. This week we sat down with friend of the pod Chris Lydon to discuss the documentary 'Ella Fitzgerald- Just One of Those Things'. From her troubled younger years to an ascension to 'world's greatest' status, Ella Fitzgerald had a remarkable life and career. Find out all about it as we look back over it all....Each episode we chat with a variety of performers and artists about their experiences, interests and thoughts on the industry that they work in.

    S1 Episode 16- Tom Daggett

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 52:21


    This week we chatted to Tom Daggett about his work as a choral conductor, educator and his role as Organ Outreach fellow for St. Paul's Cathedral. We discussed the steps towards setting up a community music project, the importance of arts education and much more. Each episode we chat with a variety of performers and artists about their experiences, interests and thoughts on the industry that they work in.

    S1 Episode 15- Philippe Auclair (AKA Louis Philippe)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 74:57


    This week we chat to French Singer, Songwriter and Journalist Philippe Auclair, known musically as Louis Philippe. Philippe is a regular contributor to the worlds biggest football podcast, The Guardian Football Weekly, but also an accomplished musician with a high profile career spanning several decades.We talked to Philippe about his upcoming album 'Thunderclouds',  the magic of vinyl records, his dual careers as a musician and prominent sports journalist and the future of popular music. Each episode we chat with a variety of performers and artists about their experiences, interests and thoughts on the industry that they work in.

    S1 Episode 14- Olivia Stone

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 58:12


    This week we chat to director and movement director Olivia Stone. We spoke to Olivia about her directing work, devising bi-lingual plays, her aspirations as a director and the importance of fringe theatre (amongst many other things). Each episode we chat with a variety of performers and artists about their experiences, interests and thoughts on the industry that they work in.

    Discussion - "What can classical music learn from other art forms?" - With Finan Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 57:24


    We are joined this week by conductor and performer Finan Jones for a discussion about classical music, the relationship with other art forms and what we think can be learned from it. Each episode we chat with a variety of performers and artists about their experiences, interests and thoughts on the industry that they work in.

    S1 Episode 13- Andrew Mellor

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 68:10


    This week we chat to journalist and music critic Andrew Mellor.From his early career working for major UK orchestras, his move to Denmark and his work for numerous music publications including Gramophone, the Strad and many others, Andrew gave us his insight on Classical music in the UK and Scandinavia, amongst many other topics.Each episode we chat with a variety of performers and artists about their experiences, interests and thoughts on the industry that they work in.

    S1 Episode 12- Jan Hendrickse

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 62:39


    This week we chat to artist, composer and improvising musician, Jan Hendrickse.From playing as a woodwind soloist on the scores for blockbuster films such as Lord of the Rings and exploring a musicians relationship with breath in a PhD, Jan has had fascinating career that you can hear about in this episode.Each episode we chat with a variety of performers and artists about their experiences, interests and thoughts on the industry that they work in.

    S1 Episode 11- Chris Lydon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 70:41


    This week musician, podcaster and outreach leader Chris Lydon chats to us about his brilliant long-running music project in prisons, working with prisoners and his approach to music making. Each episode we chat with a variety of performers and artists about their experiences, interests and thoughts on the industry that they work in.

    S1 Episode 10- Huw Montague-Rendall

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 29:49


    This week, singer and friend of the pod Huw Montague-Rendall chats to us about his first experience of performing live since the pandemic took hold. We discuss socially distanced audiences, upcoming concert plans and the outlook for music performers, audiences and consumers. Each episode we chat with a variety of performers and artists about their experiences, interests and thoughts on the industry that they work in.

    S1 Episode 9- Eugene Skeef (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 47:22


    This week we chat to musician, poet and activist Eugene Skeef about his life growing up during apartheid in South Africa, being an artist alongside his political activism, and the development of his educational work in music since moving to the UK. Each episode we chat with a variety of performers and artists about their experiences, interests and thoughts on the industry that they work in.

    S1 Episode 9- Eugene Skeef (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 30:26


    This week we chat to musician, poet and activist Eugene Skeef about his life growing up during apartheid in South Africa, being an artist alongside his political activism, and the development of his educational work in music since moving to the UK. Each episode we chat with a variety of performers and artists about their experiences, interests and thoughts on the industry that they work in.

    S1 Episode 8- Cecelia Bruggemeyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 53:11


    This week we chat to double bass player Cecelia Bruggemeyer about her work in historically-informed performance and the life of an orchestral musician emerging from lockdown.Each episode we chat with a variety of performers and artists about their experiences, interests and thoughts on the industry that they work in.

    S1 Episode 7.5- What's going on in the arts right now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 18:32


    This week we have a little interlude from our brilliant guests and we're discussing what is going on in the arts world at the moment- things to watch and listen to, how to get involved and news for the industry in general. Each episode we chat with a variety of performers and artists about their experiences, interests and thoughts on the industry that they work in.

    S1 Episode 7- Lloyd Coleman

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2020 54:13


    This week we chat to performer, composer and broadcaster Lloyd Coleman about his career in music and the brilliant ParaOrchestra.Each episode we chat with a variety of performers and artists about their experiences, interests and thoughts on the industry that they work in.

    S1 Episode 6- Dinah Stabb

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2020 56:14


    This week we chat to stage and screen actor Dinah Stabb about her acting career and her experiences of working cross-discipline with musicians and other artists.Each episode we chat with a variety of performers and artists about their experiences, interests and thoughts on the industry that they work in.

    S1 Episode 5- Jordan Rees

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 45:18


    This week we chat to composer Jordan Rees about writing music for blockbuster movie trailers, TV shows and video games, as well as his journey into the industry. Each episode we chat with a variety of performers and artists about their experiences, interests and thoughts on the industry that they work in.

    S1 Episode 4- Carl Clausen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 39:43


    This week we chat to conductor of the Hampshire County Youth Orchestra, Carl Clausen, about music education and his approach to working with young musicians.Each episode we chat with a variety of performers and artists about their experiences, interests and thoughts on the industry that they work in.

    S1 Episode 3- Sigrun Griffiths

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020 44:01


    This week we chat to workshop leader and music educator Sigrun Griffiths about community music, socially-engaged work and her band The Messengers.Each episode we chat with a variety of performers and artists about their experiences, interests and thoughts on the industry that they work in.

    S1 Episode 2- Rosie Bergonzi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2020 46:06


    This week we chat to Percussionist and all-round brilliant musician Rosie Bergonzi about life as a percussionist, her musical response to the Black Lives Matter Movement and touring with singer Neneh Cherry.Each episode we chat with a variety of performers and artists about their experiences, interests and thoughts on the industry that they work in.

    S1 Episode 1- Huw Montague-Rendall

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 45:36


    We sit down with baritone and rising star of the opera world Huw Montague-Rendall, to discuss music in lockdown, performance experiences and where the industry might go next. Each episode we chat with a variety of performers and artists about their experiences, interests and thoughts on the industry that they work in.

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