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Helena Rathbone has long been a central and beloved figure in Australia's musical life. As Principal Violin and sometimes leader of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, she brings both incisive musicianship and deep artistic integrity to everything she touches. She's equally at home leading string ensembles, mentoring young musicians, or stepping into a solo spotlight.In this wide-ranging and warm interview, Helena reflects on her rich musical life as Principal Violin of the ACO and co-director of the upcoming ACO Unleashed tour. She shares stories from her musical upbringing in a singing family, her training in the UK including at the Guildhall School of Music, her experiences with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, and her decision to move to Australia to join the ACO 30 years ago. She talks about her passion for mentoring young musicians through the ACO's emerging artist programs, her treasured Stradivarius violin, and the emotional significance behind her music choices.Helena Rathbone co-directs the Australian Chamber Orchestra for ACO Unleashed around Australia from June 21 to July 2.
In ep 124 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by britishvoiceover.co.uk, Lisa Shingler joins Sam and Mark to talk about the difference between an in-vision presenter script and a documentary voiceover script. How to mix gravitas with real emotion... How words like Smooth and Duvet roll off the tongue... and how a crisis of confidence can affect your read just when you don't expect it!There's a Coronation Street story that'll make you wince, and we talk about the power of being in the moment, rather than worrying what the outcome might be!Our VO question this week is all about how to gain confidence by setting goals, but breaking them down into highly achievable chunks.Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Across Britain, farms like these are vanishing.Not because the work has changed—but because the world around them has.In the past decade, nearly a third of small farms in Britain have closed their gates for good. Some sold to developers. Others swallowed by agribusiness. Others just… gave upThey're being squeezed—by global markets, by changing weather, by policies written in offices far from these hedgerows. And by a culture that's stopped noticing the hands that feed it.Script 2Imagine a world where mobile data capture is as smooth as a Sunday drive.That's the power of the all new Midi-Map X2-25It's not just a better system, it's a lightweight, easy to own mobile mapping solution that's completely changing the game.Installs in minutes and easily goes anywhere the road can take you.If you're ready to take control of your data, slash work time and leave hassles in the dust, the Midi-Map-X2 25 is right on time and ready to roll.Let's take productivity on the road.We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Lisa Shingler is a Northern actress and voiceover artist, now based in Brighton, with over 25 years experience. She trained at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, and after graduating, spent 3 full seasons of REP at Harrogate Theatre, playing leading roles including Desdemona in Othello and Rita in Educating Rita. You may know her from Corrie - playing two different characters who both dated Steve MacDonald but 25 years apart!!As a multi-award nominated voice actor she's voiced countless projects, and has 16 years experience in continuity voicing, writing and in-vision continuity for major network channels including the Discovery Channel, Home and Health. Not only that, Lisa spent years performing as a professional Jazz singer, is a mum and has a Cockerpoo called Harry. Lisa's Website @lisashingleractor on Instagram Lisa's...
The Trombone Corner Podcast is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass and The Brass Ark. This episode is brought to you by the Colburn School's Brass Institute Program. Intermediate and advanced Brass students aged 13 to 22 are invited to join the Colburn School's 2-week Brass Institute this summer, for an immersive experience of the best the brass world has to offer! Led by some of today's most active and respected brass artists, the program features large brass ensemble, chamber music, rhythm workshops, and master classes. Taking place from July 8th to 19th in Downtown LA. Visit www.colburnschool.edu/summer to apply. Join hosts Noah and John as they interview Ingemar Roos, trombonist and teacher from ... Stockholm, Sweden. About Ingemar: After organist degree from Stockholm he studied trombone with Palmer Traulsen in Copenhagen, with Denis Wick at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, and with Jay Friedman in Chicago. He was a member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, were he also had lessons with Arnold Jacobs. 1971 he became principal trombone at the Norwegian Opera in Oslo. 1978 principal trombone with Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, National Orchestra of Sweden. Been a member of the avantgarde group The Culture Quartet with Folke Rabe, and been a member of Edward Tarr Baroque Ensemble. After 45 years of service in teaching he is Professor Emeritus from the Norwegian State Academy of Music in Oslo and from the Gothenburg University School of Music. He has more than 85 former students in professional jobs after winning auditions. Ingemar Roos has served on the International Trombone Association, (ITA) festivals numerous times on the faculty as soloist, clinician, lecturer and conductor. At the year 2000 ITA Festival he recieved the Neill Humfeld award for "Excellence in trombone teaching". In international trombone competitions he has been a member of jury in Grenchen, Porcia 4 times, Toulon and Markneukirchen. Ingemar Roos has been guest teaching at seminars, courses and giving classes at such schools as Northwestern Univ., Roosevelt Univ. HDK in Berlin, Hanns Eisler in Berlin, in several music academies in Athens Greece, Musikhochschule in Hannover, Codart in Rotterdam, Music Conservatory in Lyon, Geneva Music Academy and music academies in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Malmö, Stockholm, Helsinki, Bergen, Stavanger, Tromso, Riga, St. Petersburg and others. Also done seminars and courses like Biba International Brass Week, Italian Brass Week, Lieksa Brass Week, Posaunentäge Berlin, low brass seminar in Galicia, Tirol Klang in Austria, Bergsted Brass Festival in Stavanger and others. Also coaching youth orchestras such as Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester, Baltic Youth Philharmonic, Norwegian Youth Orchestra and Orkester Norden, as well as professional ensembles and sections in ensemble playing techniques and in concerts such as Malmö Opera Brass, Gothenburg Opera Brass, Odense Symph. Orch. Brass, Stavanger Symph. Orch. Brass, Trondheim Symph. Orch. Brass, Royal Opera Stocholm Brass, Swedish Chamber Orch. Winds, Gävle Symph. Orch. Brass and others.
Does acid reflux impact your singing performance?Perhaps you've searched the internet and found multiple articles on “The 10 Foods Singers Should Avoid” or medications promising to cure reflux.But before you start making radical changes to your diet, you might want to listen to this episode's guest. Duncan Rock is an acclaimed operatic baritone who's performed with the Metropolitan Opera, The Royal Opera House, English National Opera, and Glyndebourne Festival Opera for over a decade.More importantly, he's a nutritionist and registered exercise professional with a Masters degree in Human Nutrition. He now uses his dual passions for singing and health to help performers maintain their health as they enjoy long, successful careers.According to Duncan, much of what allows singers and performers stay healthy comes not from a specialized exercise regimen or dietary supplements, but a common-sense approach to diet and personal fitness. His holistic take on healthy living makes his advice easy to follow and highly effective for vocal coaches and their students. Listen as Duncan shares his expertise in nutrition and physiotherapy, and learn:(4:32) How a music scholarship to the Guildhall School of Music & Drama jumpstarted Duncan's decade-long career as a professional opera singer.(5:31) How the 2020 pandemic caused Duncan to switch gears and begin working as a nutritionist for the Voice Care Centre in London.(7:21) How Duncan's personal experiences with dieticians shaped his common-sense views towards nutrition and healthy diets. (10:05) Why Duncan initially wasn't interested in working as a nutritionist for singers — and how this changed. (15:27) Why good, old fashioned advice on health and nutrition is the most valuable information you can receive in this age of polarized nutritional content.(16:47) Why singers should maintain balanced diets in an industry with performers like Luciano Pavarotti who don't always follow healthy eating habits. (20:43) What research says about how our diets affect our body composition, and how this affects our vocal performance. (23:22) Why being underweight can potentially be more damaging than being overweight or obese.(25:36) How nutritionist advice can help performing singers deal with stress and weakened immune systems.(28:42) The link between eating well and exercising(33:33) The common-sense approach to managing acid reflux.(37:36) The problems caused by myths surrounding singer nutrition(39:55) How the body positivity movement can place negative pressure on singers and performers who change their appearance by adopting healthier habits. (53:44) How vocal coaches benefit from a basic understanding of vocal nutrition in their classrooms.Get more nutritional advice from Duncan by visiting his website. Interested in a more in-depth consultation? Connect with him via email at duncanrocknutrition@gmail.com. You can also download Duncan's IVA webinar, Nutrition and Exercise for Singers — The Missing Link in Vocal Health and Longevity — from the Institute of Vocal Advancement.Tom and Heather have a lot of fascinating guests like Duncan lined up for our podcast! Make sure you meet them all by following us on the Vocal Advancement Podcast and see them by subscribing to our YouTube channel! Is there a teacher, performer, or researcher you think would make a great guest on our show? Email us at hello@vocaladvancement.com and let us know!About the Institute for Vocal AdvancementThe Institute of Vocal Advancement (IVA) was created to provide voice teachers with a support network to provide you with the best teaching tools and strategies to advance your career. Our trainers teach from the empathic mindset, showing you how to improve your own teaching style.Learn how our Teacher Training Programs can help advance your career. Use the code “iva20percent” to get 20% off your first year's course membership fee!
Londra'da genç bir piyanist konuğum var: Can Arısoy. Dünyanın en ünlü müzik okullarından Yehudi Menuhin'de tam burs alarak 14 yaşında Londra'ya taşınan Can, Londra'nın en prestjli müzik okullarından Guildhall School of Music'te yine tam burslu olarak lisans eğitimini bitirip şimdi orada master yapmaya devam ediyor. Zetland Vakfı, Talent Unlimited, Dr Nejat Eczacıbaşı Vakfı, Sevda Cenap Müzik Vakfı gibi çeşitli vakıflar tarafından da desteklenen genç bir sanatçı. Bir yandan eğitimine bir yandan sanat çalışmalarına devam eden Can, ayrıca yapımcılık ve film besteciliği de yapıyor. Geçtiğimiz sene kendi başvurusuyla İngiltere'de yeni başlayan Global Talent vizesine geçiş yapan Can ile hem bu vize türünü, hem aldığı bursları ve eğitimini hem de sanatçı yönünü konuştuk.Bu bölüm, İngiltere ve İrlanda'da öğrenci konaklaması için en iyi imkânları sunan GoBritanya'nın katkılarıyla sizlere buluşuyor. 2013'ten beri öğrencilere konaklama çözümleri sunan GoBritanya, özellikle uluslararası öğrencilerin ilk tercihi olmaya devam ediyor. Daha fazla bilgi için www.gobritanya.com'u ziyaret edebilirsiniz
Send us a textShortly after finishing her final show at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Imogen Elliott delivered a Stage Debut Award nominated performance as Sally Middleton in The Voice of the Turtle at Jermyn Street Theatre. She is now on tour with Belinda Lang and Honeysuckle Weeks in Anne Marie Casey's adaptation of Little Women. In the short time since she graduated, Imogen Elliott has garnered glowing reviews for her strong stage presence and continues to impress audiences with her remarkable charm and talent. Later this summer, she'll also be playing Phoebe in As You Like It at Theatre Royal,as part of Ralph Fiennes' season at Theatre Royal, Bath.In this exclusive interview with Imogen Elliott, we talked about her experience training alongside a dazzling year group of actors at Guildhall to making her professional debut last year. Indeed, many of her classmates have since made their professional debuts in acclaimed productions at the likes of the National Theatre, Shakespeare's Globe, Menier Chocolate Factory. For Imogen, she feels humbled and grateful to have been able to work with so many brilliant talents and says she still feels inspired by the people she's gotten to be surrounded by. In our interview, we hear how she's connected with characters like Amy March and Sally Middleton, and share her love for Shakespeare as she gets ready for As You Like It. There's an incredible sense of wisdom and humility in the way she talks about her experiences so far and we look forward to seeing what she does next.Support the show
We are joined for episode 132 by recorder player supremo Ian Wilson.Ian is the principal recorder professor at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, the Head of Woodwind at Eton College and is the visiting recorder specialist at the North East of Scotland Music School in his hometown of Aberdeen. We were so pleased Ian agreed to come back to chat to us again having originally joined us last April. Due to various Three In A Bar style holdups we never managed to release that episode so have a brand shiny new chat with Ian for you!We talk to Ian about his extensive recorder selection, how the sound of a great recorder ensemble is definitely not what you remember from Primary School days but also a harrowing experience involving hundreds of renditions of the Mexican Hat dance - something surely no one should ever have to experience? Ian demonstrates his quite astounding knowledge of bird song with a starting resemblance to a British countryside stalwart. We chat about the use of recorders in various film and TV scores and its renewed popularity. Anyone preparing for auditions listen up! Ian gives some excellent advice on preparations for scholarship or Music college auditions. He gives insightful information from a panelist's point of view - what they are looking for might not be what you'd think…To find out more about Ian take a look here; https://www.gsmd.ac.uk/staff/professor-ian-wilson-bmus-pgdipmus-lgsm-fhea You can find us on the socials here;Instagram @threeinabarpodTiktok @threeinabarpodThree In A Bar on YoutubeAnything you'd like to share with us? Any guests you'd love to hear or anything you'd like us to do better? Drop us a line at hello@threeinabar.com Click here to join the Members' Club on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
U.K.-based percussionist, session musician and performer Joby Burgess stops by to talk about all things session musician work and his career in chamber music (03:00), his album A Percussionist's Songbook (42:20), growing up in western England, his piano background, and his time as a university student at the Guildhall School (54:30), and finishing with the Random Ass Questions, including discussions of difficult percussion concerti, playing with “too hard” mallets, cooking at home, traveling in Italy, Quentin Tarantino, John Steinbeck, American Football, Cricket, and inspiring artwork (01:15:30).Finishing with a Rave on the 2021 documentary film Ennio (01:52:30).Joby Burgess Links:Joby Burgess's websiteA Percussionist's Songbook - Joby BurgessOther Links:Abbey Road Studios“Asturias” - Isaac Albeniz (John Williams, guitar)John Kenny“Dmaathen” - Iannis Xenakis“Psappha” - Iannis XenakisStewart CopelandPierre Boulez“Drumming” - Steve Reich“Desert Music” - Steve ReichMatthew FaircloughBang on a CanLittle SimzGabriel ProkofievGraham FitkinModern Jazz QuartetMilt JacksonDavid Corkhill“Jump” - Van Halen“To Be With You” - Mr. Big“More Than Words” - Extreme“She Talks to Angels” - Black Crows“So What” - Miles Davis“Milestones” - Miles Davis“Seven Steps to Heaven” - Miles Davis“A Night in Tunisia” - Dizzy Gillespie“Black Market” - Weather Report”Brother Sister” - Brand New Heavies“Virtual Insanity” - Jamiroquai“What is Hip?” - Tower of Power“Wonderwall” - Oasis“Girls & Boys” - BlurBarbican TheaterPedro Carneiro“Khan Variations” - Alejandro Viñao“Time for Marimba” - Minoru MikiGary Burton Tiny Desk concertConcerto for Bass Drum and Orchestra - Gabriel ProkofievCinqueTerreQuentin TarantinoPulp Fiction trailerReservoir Dogs trailerBack to the Future trailerGet Shorty trailerThe Matrix Reloaded trailerJohn Steinbeck1980s San Francisco 49ersYayoi KusamaRaves:Ennio trailer
Known for his collaborative spirit and commitment to storytelling, Jason Baughan's is a dedicated and compelling actor whose passion for acting ignited during his youth, leading him to pursue formal training at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music & Drama. This foundational education equipped him with the skills and techniques that would later define his diverse career. Baughan ventured into voice acting, lending his voice to characters in acclaimed video games such as Assassin's Creed and The Witcher series. But his keen understanding of narrative and character development eventually led him to directorial roles in the gaming industry, where he has been instrumental in shaping immersive storytelling experiences for the video game industry. And I've always enjoy working together with him on projects for all those reasons. Here he is. It's a double dose of Jay today with Todd Kramer, his sidekick Jay Reum and their guest, Jay Baughan.
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How do you land a job in a higher education music institution? And what do they actually look for in a singing teacher? This week, Alexa sits down with Trudy Kerr, Head of Vocals at London College of Contemporary Music (LCCM), to uncover the reality of teaching at this level. From the application process to lesson structures, student challenges, and even salary expectations, Trudy offers an insight to what it takes to make it in higher education.WHAT'S IN THIS PODCAST? 2:57 What qualifications or experiences do I need?6:42 What is the interview process like?8:27 Do I need to teach any particular methodology?9:42 What might I earn?13:45 What common vocal challenges do the singers experience?21:40 A typical scheme of work at LCCM?27:20 How can teachers fulfil both assessment and singer needs?31:59 What to consider when writing singing curriculum34:32 Private Vs institution teaching38:26 Do I have to be a proficient pianist?About the presenter click HERERELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKSArtists: Raye; Laufey; DaydreamersLinda HutchisonJeanie LoVetriDr Trineice Robinson-MartinLCCMColchester InstituteLondon Jazz FestivalLondon Contemporary VoicesLine HiltonABOUT THE GUESTAustralian-born Trudy moved to the UK in the 90s to pursue music. Her big break came when Ronnie Scott heard her and booked her for a week at his club. She has since performed at major UK venues and festivals, including Glastonbury and Buckingham Palace.With 13 albums as a leader, her latest project, Take 5 - The Music of Paul Desmond, celebrates the alto saxophonist's work. She's collaborated with world-class musicians such as Mulgrew Miller, Jan Lundgren, Georgie Fame, Bob Dorough, Jukka Perko, Michael Garrick, Acker Bilk, and Jamie Cullum.Trudy holds a PG Cert in Jazz Studies from Guildhall School of Music and Drama and recently completed an MA in Teaching Musician at Trinity Laban. A senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy, she is Head of Vocals at London College of Contemporary Music, previously teaching at Trinity Laban, Guildhall, and Chichester University.She has presented at the International Jazz Voice Conference in Finland, adjudicated the 2018 UNISA International Jazz Voice Competition in South Africa, co-hosted BBC Southern Counties' Jazz Hour, and co-owns the Jazzizit record label.E: tkerr@ lccm.org.uk.BAST Training helps singers gain the confidence, knowledge, skills & understanding required to be a successful singing teacher. "The course was everything I hoped it would be and so much more. It's an investment with so much return. I would recommend this course to any teacher wanting to up-skill, refresh or start up." Kelly Taylor, NZ ...morebasttraining.com | Subscribe | Email Us | FB Group
Nao ist die moderne Stimme des Soul und R&B, die ihren ganz eigenen Platz in der Musikszene gefunden hat. Aufgewachsen im Osten Londons, begann sie als Kind Klavier zu spielen und entdeckte später ihre Liebe zum Gesang. An der renommierten Guildhall School of Music and Drama verfeinerte sie ihre Fähigkeiten im Jazzgesang und machte schließlich ihren Abschluss. (superfly.fm)
Nommée parmi les meilleurs musiciens en-dessous de 30 ans selon la CBC, la pianiste Chloé Dumoulin est appréciée pour son jeu sensible, sa sonorité colorée et sa grande fougue. Elle jouit d'une carrière internationale, qui l'a amenée à jouer au Canada, aux États-Unis, en Europe, et en Chine, où elle a récemment fait sa première tournée solo en Asie. Elle a fait ses débuts à la Maison symphonique de Montréal sous la direction de Jacques Lacombe en 2021 et s'est produite comme soliste avec l'Orchestre Métropolitain en 2016. Lauréate du 3e grand prix du Concours Prix d'Europe 2024, Chloé est également récipiendaire d'un prix de la Fondation Sylva-Gelber, de la Fondation du Conservatoire, la Fondation Desjardins, les Fonds AIDA des Jeunesses musicales du Canada et la Worshipful Glass Sellers Company. Chloé Dumoulin a assuré la première partie de nombreux orchestres tels que l'Orchestre symphonique de Montréal et l'Orchestre Métropolitain. Elle a entre autres été invitée en récital à la Chapelle historique du Bon-Pasteur, au Festival de Lanaudière, aux Concerts Lachine, à la St James's Piccadilly (Londres) ainsi qu'au Festival de musique de chambre de Montréal à la Salle Bourgie. Pianiste aux qualités de chambriste remarquables, elle collabore régulièrement avec instrumentistes et chanteurs. Depuis septembre 2023, Chloé se perfectionne à la Guildhall School of Music and Drama à Londres (UK), où elle est lauréate de la Leverhulme Arts Scholar, bourse complète, pour y compléter un Artist Diploma sous la tutelle du pédagogue réputé Ronan O'Hora. Diplômée du Conservatoire de musique de Montréal, Chloé y a complété une double maîtrise en piano auprès d'André Laplante et de Claire Ouellet. Elle a notamment travaillé auprès de Louis Lortie, Richard Goode, Gabriela Montero, Robert Levin, Dame Imogen Cooper, Éric Le Sage, Ilya Poletaev, Anton Nel, Angela Cheng et Daniel Shapiro.Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/laprescriptiondrfred/?hl=frFacebook :https://www.facebook.com/people/La-prescription-avec-Dr-Fred-Lambert/100078674880976/ Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
During this episode of the SIMM-podcast we focus on the role composers may play within participatory social and community music projects. You will during this episode hear 3 composers, who have different perspectives and ideas about the questions we ask them. They are practitioners within social music projects, as well as scholars developing research on this practice: Cathy Milliken from Australia (1:14->32:34), Michal Kawecki from Poland (32:37->51:28), and Fiona Evison from Canada (51:30->1:01). This is again a somewhat longer episode, of about an hour, but we think it makes sense to take the time to listen to the details Cathy, Michal and Fiona share with us about their practice and their research in this field.Cathy Milliken will be one of the facilitators of the 2nd SIMM research seminar on the role of composers in social and community music projects, organised from 9 to 11 May 2025 at the MusikFabrik in Cologne. Deadline for applications is 31st December 2024 (see call here).Referenced during this podcast-episode: Claire Bishop ('Participation'), Peter Brook, John Cage, Rebecca Cohen, Creative Minds in Song, Guildhall School, Mind Foundation UK, My Child Fell (Isobel Lane & Michal Kawecki), Gavin Roberts, Song in the City, Thomas Turino ('Music as Social Life - The Politics of Participation'), The transcription of this episode can be found here.During this episode music is shortly heard from Steve Reich's 'Drumming' (played by the Ictus Ensemble), as well as rehearsal recordings of the Kinshasa based traditional drummers ensemble Beta Mbonda.Contact: info@simm-platform.eu
It is often too easy for us to be slow to acknowledge that there are those artists and performers among us who are unusual in their breadth of skills, sometimes expressing these in more than one career within a single lifetime. Brit Whittle is certainly emblematic of this phenomenon in the arts. He has had at least two careers: one in the worlds of acting and one in the seminary and ministry. I found that we had an enormous amount in common, particularly intellectually, the latter often far rarer than I would expect or hope. We cover a lot of topics in this episode: the curious and complex history of Christianity, the nature of being a working actor, cultural and geographical diversity in the United States and being a Gen Xer in the 2020. I hope you enjoy watching this one at least a much as we did creating it. More on Brit, his journey, his family, his bio in his own words I grew up in very conservative environments in Georgia. Church wise, politically, culturally... While I played sports, I was always drawn to music, theater, and literature. I was a very popular kid until I walked away from sports and focused on music. My first access to the arts was in churches. We would act out Bible scenes, or do musicals about famous biblical stories. One of the first ministers I remember actually listening to was an incredible speaker. I was just 11, 12 years old but he had such command of his subject matter and could hold the attention of the entire sanctuary. I plowed ahead anyway and after several years of this, I recognized that if I wanted to truly succeed as an actor, then I needed to get out of Atlanta and move to either NYC or LA. And to succeed in those places, I needed more formal training. Laurie was actually a huge inspiration and role model for me on this. So I got my MFA in Acting from the Florida State/Asolo Conservatory and even studied for a summer in London. One of the most affirming parts of my time in the UK was studying with Patsy Rodenberg who worked at both The National Theatre and the Guildhall School in London. She once asked me what my biggest fear was in performing Shakespeare? So I said “Sounding dumb or unintelligent in doing so”. I said I was often called out for my accent. She then assigned me a Hamlet monologue and on the side would encourage me to let my true accent out. My southern accent and when I did that, I would naturally fall into the iambic pentameter. But when I got up in front of my classmates, I still struggled hiding my true voice. I started having financial success for the first time in my acting career. I got married, lost my mother, and then had 3 little girls, one of whom is now in heaven. It was that latter experience, a late term pregnancy loss, that reawakened my need for God and possibly becoming a minister. I came to fatherhood late in life. So, when my 3 girls came along...Iwanted them to know that other guy who I was in my youth. And the more I thought about it, the more important my spiritual life became. After some nudging from my wife, I put myself out there and to my surprise, Princeton Theological Seminary accepted me. And then went out of their way to accommodate me and my family in our move here.It's been a hard transition but it's also been filled with joy and serendipitous moments. My wife and I call the latter “God winks”. The Spanish put the Latin term “plus ultra”on their coins after discovering the Americas. And that term means “more beyond”. That's where I'm heading. The more I can't see yet but can feel in my soul. Links to more about Brit's beautiful work, family and journey: Website: www.britwhittle.comPrinceton Theological Seminary: https:// www.ptsem.edu/ #rowanwilliams #christianity #theology #princeton #episcopalchurch #ai #internet #parenthood #family --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mitch-hampton/support
What happens when your books, for all the right reasons, are banned? Well sometimes the controversy just drives demand; unfortunately it also often means the author's name is all-but-lost to the mists of time, and relegated to the back of the collective mind. Such was the case for Limerick's own Kate O'Brien whose 50th anniversary we mark in 2024. O'Brien had two books "Mary Lavelle" and "Land of Spices" banned in Ireland, and she herself was banned from Spain, for expressing some very progressive ideas around politics, women's liberation, and sexual identity. On this month's episode we meet Shirley Keane, director of Limerick's Opera Workshop, and Fiona Linnane, composer, to discuss their work-in-progress "Banned" which explores how Kate O'Brien responded to her censorship – the heartbreak it brought her, her ultimate triumph in spite of it, and the impact it will have had on the breadth of her audience today. Fiona Linnane is a composer whose compositional practice centres around use of text and includes opera, art song and featuring spoken word. She is director of Limerick New Music Ensemble and represented by the Contemporary Music Centre, Dublin. Following a Bachelor of Music Degree from University College Cork and a Masters in Music Technology from University of Limerick, Linnane's first explorations into composition were through song writing. Over the last 20 years she has established herself as a composer of "Art Song" and operatic works popular with both audiences and performers alike. The work of Kate O'Brien has been a feature of Linnane's work since 2011 when she began composing her song cycle Songs from Kate O'Brien. The cycle consists of 12 songs – four for soprano, four for contralto and four for baritone – based on poems by Mary Coll depicting characters from O'Brien's novels at pivotal moments in their development. The Limerick City and County Council awarded her with Individual Arts Bursaries in 2018 and 2019 for work in opera and art song, including the addition of the four songs for soprano to the Kate O'Brien cycle. Founder and Artistic Director of Opera Workshop, Shirley has had training in both theatre and opera, at Rose Bruford College, Guildhall School of Music and the Royal Academy of Music, London. Shows created and produced for Opera Workshop include The Countess' Salon, Opera What The Fuss!, The Trouble with Virtue, Abandoned and No 2 Pery Square by Fiona Linnane. In October 2022 Shirley produced and directed Twisted Tales, a production of short, edgy contemporary operas by Fiona Linnane and Luke Byrne. She has worked as a performer, director, teacher and mentor with companies as diverse as Opera Theatre Co., Opera Holland Park, Basingstoke Haymarket Theatre, Glyndebourne Opera, Live Music Now, Accademia Solti Te Kanawa, Half Moon Young People's Theatre Co., and The Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Shirley was also engaged on the Women's Conducting Programme at the National Concert Hall, led by conductor Alice Farnham. Shirley enjoys regular cover presenter time on RTE lyric fm. https://limetreebelltable.ie/events/banned-by-fiona-linnane/ https://operaworkshop.ie/ Instagram: @fionacomposes @operaworkshoplimerick The Limerick Lady is a grassroots movement based in Limerick, Ireland, with a focus on promoting conversation around gender, visibility, gender balance and the arts. It was founded in 2016 by award-winning (and losing) singer-songwriter Emma Langford, who hosts the podcast alongside fellow award-winning (and losing) Limerick woman, theatre-maker and musician Ann Blake. Find the Limerick Lady Podcast on all your favourite streaming platforms. New episodes drop once a month, on the third Thursday (or Thirdsday, if you will). The Limerick Lady is supported by The Limerick Post Newspaper. Support the Limerick Post at www.limerickpost.ie
Hallveig Rúnarsdóttir kemur úr mikilli tónlistarfjölskyldu og vissi snemma að hún myndi syngja mikið alla ævi. Hún ætlaði samt ekki endilega að verða söngkona, langaði frekar að verða leikkona og dreymdi um að komast í Guildhall School of Music and Drama í London sem slík. En söngurinn tók yfir og Hallveig endaði í óperudeild skólans. Hún er oft spurð að því hvort alþjóðlega óperusviðið hafi ekki heillað hana en dreymdi miklu frekar um að verða alhliða söngvari. Það hefur sannarlega orðið úr, og verkefnalistinn er orðinn langur og fjölbreyttur, á um 33 ára ferli. Hallveig hefur sungið þó nokkur óperuhlutverk og kemur reglulega fram með Sinfóníuhljómsveit íslands. Hún hlaut Íslensku tónlistarverðlaunin sem söngkona ársins í sígildri- og samtímatónlist árið 2013 fyrir hlutverk sitt sem Michaëla í Carmen hjá Íslensku óperunni, og aftur árið 2018 fyrir hlutverk sitt sem Gilitrutt og söng sinn á Klassíkinni okkar með Sinfóníuhljómsveit Íslands. Hún hefur verið sérstaklega virk í flutningi nýrrar tónlistar og er listrænn stjórnandi og stofnandi tónlistarhópsins Cantoque Ensemble, sem hefur vakið verðskuldaða athygli fyrir flutning sinn. Sópransöngkonan Hallveig Rúnarsdóttir er gestur Svipmyndar í Víðsjá dagsins. Umsjón: Melkorka Ólafsdóttir
Damian Lewis grew up in North London and, after a spell in boarding school, returned to the city to study acting at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He began his career with the Royal Shakespeare Company before transitioning to television. Damian's breakout role came in Band of Brothers, which was the most expensive TV show of all-time, in 2001. His portrayal of Nicholas Brody in Homeland earned him both an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe. His latest film, The Radleys, is adapted from a book by Matt Haig and tells the story of a family of vampires. Nick mixes an Old-Fashioned for Damian while Angela prepares caponata bruschetta to start, followed by hearty pumpkin risotto, inspired by a butternut squash recipe by Martha Collison. The experts at Waitrose pair this with a Gabriel Meffre Côte du Rhône. Damian Lewis is the perfect dinner-guest; he arrives hungry and armed with excellent anecdotes. Our trio cover how to cook octopus, what Tom Hanks is like on set and where Damian keeps his awards. You can now watch full episodes of Dish on Youtube All recipes from this podcast can be found at waitrose.com/dishrecipes A transcript for this episode can be found at waitrose.com/dish We can't all have a Michelin star chef in the kitchen, but you can ask Angela for help. Send your dilemmas to dish@waitrose.co.uk and she'll try to answer them in a future episode. Dish is a S:E Creative Studio production for Waitrose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mums who give up work or cut their hours because they have a child with special educational needs and disabilities say problems with school transport is one of the reasons. An opinion poll from Opinium commissioned by Woman's Hour for a programme on SEND last month revealed 12% of mothers flagged lack of appropriate funded transport as a problem. Woman's Hour hears from three mums, Ellie Partridge, Ramandeep Kaur and Sabiha Aziz, who are struggling to transport their children with SEND to school, and in some cases are having to pay hundreds of pounds a month. Hair loss comes in many forms, from thinning to complete loss. In his new YouTube series, Hair Stories, hairstylist Michael Douglas, with over 37 years of experience working with women's hair, explores women's unique stories and the personal connection they have with their hair. Joining Michael is Katie O'Callaghan, who experienced hair loss and ultimately chose to undergo a hair transplant.In her speech at Labour conference the Secretary of State for Justice Shabana Mahmood said: "for women, prison isn't working." To discuss her latest announcement, as well as the launch of the Women's Justice Board, Nuala is joined by the former Chief Inspector of Prisons, Dame Anne Owers, and Lily Blundell, Head of Community Programmes at the charity, Women in Prison.For this special edition of Woman's Hour, Nuala McGovern travels to Tuam, County Galway in Ireland to visit the site of a former mother and baby home which came to the world's attention in 2014. It was revealed that up to 796 babies and young children who died in the care of the nuns who ran the home, had been disposed of in a disused sewage tank. Now, more than a decade since the scandal broke, work is starting on a full excavation. Nuala speaks to guests including Paul Forde, a survivor of the Tuam home, whose baby sister's remains may be in the mass grave.When Cathy Hollingworth was first diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago, she decided to document her journey through poetry. Now she's publishing a collection of 22 poems called Getting It Off My Chest. She joins Kylie to discuss the poems and how they helped her get through her treatment, as well as what she hopes others can learn about talking to people with cancer.The London Piano Festival runs at Kings Place from Friday 4 - Sunday 6 October. Nuala is joined by Katya Apekisheva, co-founder of the festival, a Professor of Piano at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama, to explore of the lives and music of women piano composers from the last two centuries.Presenter: Kylie Pentelow Producer: Annette Wells Editor: Louise Corley
In her speech at Labour conference the Secretary of State for Justice Shabana Mahmood said: "for women, prison isn't working." To discuss her latest announcement, as well as the launch of the Women's Justice Board, Nuala is joined by the former Chief Inspector of Prisons, Dame Anne Owers, and Lily Blundell, Head of Community Programmes at the charity, Women in Prison. A manhunt is continuing following a suspected acid attack outside a school in west London. The attack took place outside Westminster Academy in Westbourne Park, after school, on Monday afternoon. The school was closed yesterday, with lessons taking place online and many staff working from home. Acid attacks increased by 69% in England and Wales last year, with female victims exceeding the number of male victims for the first time, according to one leading charity. Nuala discusses the incident with BBC's Steve Knibbs and Ayesha Nayyar, who is a campaigner and solicitor.The London Piano Festival runs at Kings Place from Friday 4 - Sunday 6 October. Nuala is joined by Katya Apekisheva, co-founder of the festival, a Professor of Piano at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and prize-winning pianist Rose McLachlan, to explore of the lives and music of women piano composers from the last two centuries. Dr Beth Shapiro is an evolutionary biologist working in de-extinction. She is a pioneer in the ancient DNA field, and features in a new documentary: Hunt for the Oldest DNA. Her work goes towards saving species from extinction and fighting against climate change. She joins Nuala to talk about her work and why it's so important. Presented by Nuala McGovern Producer: Louise Corley
In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, Will de Renzy-Martin joins Sam and Mark to talk about transporting your listener to a pretty French village restaurant, and going BIG for a corporate - but not too big! While Mark's throat is recovering from the lurgee, Will pulls out an amazing wildlife wildcard!Our VO question this week is all about your processes when you approach character creation.Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Welcome to Logis de la Cadène. Please hold, we will be with you shortly. While you're waiting - here's a bit of history about our family run inn. Perched on a hillside in the heart of a medieval village, Logis de la Cadene was founded in 1848 and is the oldest restaurant in Saint Émilion. We are open from Monday night to Friday night, from noon to one forty-five at lunch time and from seven thirty to nine thirty in the evening.Script 2The single biggest driver of company and team performance is the mindset of the leaders. If you want to give your leaders cutting-edge strategies to overcome adversity, achieve peak performance, and scale your company, then J.V. Davids is the transformational leadership expert you've been looking for. When J.V. founded his first software company in California, he realized he needed to level up his leadership skills. So, he earned a master's degree in psychology and trained in neuroscience. The result? Radiant Technologies landed on the Inc. 5000 list, won #1 Best Place to Work, and Michael was named Social Entrepreneur of the Year.**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Graduating from a classical training at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London in 2017, Will de Renzy-Martin dipped his toe into audiobooks, commercials, and corporate explainers, but soon his love for games and animation drew him into the world of character work - the perfect outlet for his versatile voice, and playful imagination.Will was the voice of Hercule Poirot the BAFTA Scotland Game-winning Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases in 2021, and returned to voice the Belgian detective in its sequel The London Case in 2023, the same year in which his animation reel won the One Voice Award for Best Demo Reel Performance.Will's voice is truly elastic, able to jump between age ranges, pitches, accents and timbres at a moment's notice. Will is a part of several productions releasing in 2024, including: Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes and The Wingfeather Saga: Season 2 Will's Website @willvoiceit on Instagram @willvoiceit on Twitter Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an
John Leonard produced his first sound design in September 1972 for a production of A Streetcar Named Desire at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre Company's Little Theatre. Since then, he has: produced countless soundtracks for theatres around the world; spent eleven years with the Royal Shakespeare Company; worked regularly as a freelancer for the Almeida Theatre, Hampstead Theatre and Donmar Warehouse; written articles and a book about theatre sound and developed a sideline in recording sound effects. He is a Fellow at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, an Honorary Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts and a Companion of the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts.
Hannah French presents the second of two programmes of highlights from the 2023 London International Festival of Early Music, today focusing on their support of young, up-and-coming artists. The OAE Experience Ensemble offers students the chance to play alongside seasoned professionals, and you can hear them playing music by Haydn and Mozart, as well as students from Chethams School of Music in Manchester, and London's Guildhall School of Music & Drama and the Junior Royal Academy, performing music by Telemann, Purcell and van Eyck.
For the first time, I'm finally telling my story—a story of how alcohol slowly destroyed my life, leaving me physically and mentally powerless, addicted & suicidal. I used to be a weekend-only drinker, fully focused on my career but one "hair of the dog" turned into drinking all week and, before I knew it, I was trapped in alcoholism. I was among the 9% of people with alcohol use disorder classified as chronic and severe—it consumed me entirely. Today, I share my story to give hope. If you feel like you've sunk so low that there's no way out, know that recovery is possible. A life beyond your wildest dreams awaits. A huge thank you to guest host Issy Hawkins, who took charge of my podcast and put me in the hot seat. It's time for me to speak up and inspire those who need it most ❤️ More on Oliver - Oliver began drama classes at the age of six with The Guildhall School of Speech & Drama and got accepted to join The National Youth Theatre aged thirteen. Oliver gained a B.A. (Honours) degree at The University of South Florida & Middlesex University in Drama & Theatre Studies before training as an actor at The Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. Film/TV credits include: From Bard To Verse (BabyCow/BBC), The Mysti Show Series 1 and 2 (BBC Series Regular), Jam, EastEnders (BBC), Bin Weevils (Nickelodeon), Sinbad: The Persian Prince (SyFy), Untitled A Film (Truk Films), CTRL (Breaking Fourth), BroBots (Samsung Films) Lilybuds (Discovery), Red Dwarf (BabyCow/Dave), Time Rewind (Creation Box Films) & Halo (Amblin/Showtime). West End credits include Bombitty of Errors & Twelfth Night. Voiceovers include: The Disney Channel, Santander, McDonald's, The Samaritans, BBC Worldwide, Virgin Media, eBay, Currys, Morissons, Nissan, Seat, T-Mobile, BT & Kellogs. Topics - 0:00 Intro 1:50 Oliver's rock bottom 7:20 Why is Oliver telling his story now? 8:55 Early recovery challenges physical & mental 12:45 Oliver's relationship to the industry when he was drinking vs recovery 16:30 Is relapse part of recovery? 20:00 The 12 steps was the last thing I wanted to do! 23:15 Is addiction progressive? 28:20 Heavy drinking vs alcoholism 30:30 Relationships with family 30:45 Is addiction a disease? 34:20 Is addiction trying to kill you? 37:10 Dealing with fear, self pity amd anger 44:00 Panic attacks! 48:10 Does Oliver need a recovery community to stay sober? 51:25 Navigating sobriety in a drinking culture society 54:25 What has recovery given you today? For further support I recommend reaching out to your local NHS alcohol service and AA - T: 0800 917 7650 E: help@aamail.org W: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk Great book for panic attacks - https://www.christineingham.com/panic This Podcast is not for profit but my goal is to break even. To help me make more please donate here. Thank you! https://bit.ly/3kSucAs Follow Issy Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@issyhawkins_ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/issyhawkins_ Follow Oliver Instagram - https://bit.ly/3IemHLY Facebook - http://bit.ly/3w8S1Gx TikTok - https://bit.ly/3YGLsYm LinkedIn - http://bit.ly/3kp4ymC Threads - https://bit.ly/3svw7yL X - http://bit.ly/3GQYj2l Listen or watch on: (please subscribe/follow & rate/review) Spotify - https://bit.ly/4cFvnIy YouTube - https://bit.ly/3Ts8npR Apple - https://apple.co/3PajZvQ
Come and listen while Host Christina Spoletini interviews women who are helping others rediscover themselves and build confidence. #DivasThatCare From the quiet landscapes of Denmark to the vibrant classrooms of London's Guildhall School of Music & Drama, and the prestigious Conservatoires de Paris, Katrine's life has been a journey of discovery and daring. Her path took her from the stages of London to the historic charm of Toulouse, where she transitioned from teaching to coaching, driven by a passion for unlocking potential. Now residing in a picturesque manor in the South of France, with dreams of a château on the horizon, Katrine embodies the spirit of transformation she brings to her coaching, inviting others to explore what more life has to offer. https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinehorn-coaching/, https://www.facebook.com/katrinehorncoaching/
Bunny chats to Her Grace, The Duchess of Rutland, Emma, in her gardens at Belvoir Castle. Emma talks about her life and gardens, including how she won a scholarship to the Guildhall School of Music to study opera singing, before changing direction and training as a land agent. Emma has completed many ambitious projects at Belvoir, including recreating the Capability Brown scheme for Belvoir Castle which was Brown's final scheme, plus creating The Engine Yard, a retail village next to the castle, complete with a small hotel. Emma also explains how she has managed to bounce back from her breakdown, which was triggered by the break-up of her marriage. Emma also talks about the hugely successful podcast ‘The Duchess', that she started, where she would chat to other chatelaines of English country houses. #theduchess #bunnyguinnesspodcast
“Uniformity is a two-edged sword, isn't it? Within a choir you need uniformity or you're not going to get a good blend, but within that uniformity, I want as much individuality as possible. I do a lot of 16th-Century music, early 17th-Century music, which has very, very high, passionate stakes. The individual has to come through. That's what makes it interesting.”Robert Hollingworth was a chorister at Hereford Cathedral, set up his first solo-voice ensemble at the age of 16 and read music at New College, Oxford, followed by a year at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. In place of a conventional academic career he has spent 40 years directing vocal groups, notably I Fagiolini, which he founded at university in 1986. Nearly 30 CDs and DVDs have included first recordings of works and collections by Byrd, Croce, Tomkins, Andrea Gabrieli and more. Recent releases include the multi-award winning Striggio 40-part mass, 'Amuse-Bouche' (French 20th century music including premiers of Francaix and Milhaud), and in 2017 'Monteverdi - The Other Vespers' which also featured the University of York's music department's choir, The 24. Winning the Royal Philharmonic Society's Ensemble Award, Gramophone Awards and the Diapason D'Or de l'Annee, the group is 'In Association' at the University of York Music Department where, as well as teaching Undergraduate projects, Robert runs the MA in solo-voice ensemble singing.As a freelancer conductor, Robert has directed the English Concert, Academy of Ancient Music and the BBC Concert Orchestra; among European choirs, Accentus (France), NDR Chor and RIAS Kammerchor (Germany), National Chamber Choir of Ireland, Voces8, BBC Singers and the National Youth Choir of Great Britain. He writes and presents programmes for Radio 3 including The Early Music Show and Discovering Music. During lockdown, he created and presented a new youtube series for choral music enthusiasts called 'SingTheScore'. He is the newly appointed director of Stour Music, taking over after 65 years from Alfred and Mark Deller. He founded and presents the UK's top choral music podcast 'Choral Chihuahua' with Eamonn Dougan and Nicholas Mulroy.To get in touch with Robert, look for I Fagiolini on YouTube (@ifagiolini), Facebook (@ifagiolini), Instagram (@i_fagiolini), or their website, ifagiolini.com.Choir Fam wants to hear from you! Check out the Minisode Intro Part 3 episode from February 16, 2024, to hear how to share your story with us.Email choirfampodcast@gmail.com to contact our hosts.Podcast music from Podcast.coPhoto in episode artwork by Trace Hudson
This Day in Legal History: Flag Statutes in Public SchoolsOn this day in legal history, June 14, 1943, the US Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette, profoundly impacting the rights of individuals in public schools. The case arose when Jehovah's Witnesses challenged a West Virginia mandate requiring students to salute the American flag and recite the Pledge of Allegiance, actions contrary to their religious convictions. The Court ruled that forcing students to participate in patriotic rituals violated their First Amendment rights to freedom of speech and freedom of religion. Justice Robert H. Jackson, writing for the majority, asserted that compelling students to salute the flag was a form of coerced speech that infringed upon their individual liberties. The decision overturned the 1940 ruling in Minersville School District v. Gobitis, which had upheld mandatory flag salutes. Jackson famously stated, "If there is any fixed star in our constitutional constellation, it is that no official... can prescribe what shall be orthodox in politics, nationalism, religion, or other matters of opinion."This ruling reinforced the principle that the government cannot force individuals to express beliefs they do not hold. It underscored the protection of individual freedoms against state-imposed conformity, significantly shaping the interpretation of First Amendment rights in the educational context. The Barnette decision remains a cornerstone in American constitutional law, symbolizing the enduring protection of individual liberties in the face of governmental authority.Large national law firms are increasingly establishing offices in Boston, potentially overshadowing local firms that have operated regionally for decades. This year, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, Paul Hastings, and Blank Rome announced new Boston offices, while Covington & Burling, Arnold & Porter, and Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld did so last year. In a notable move, Goodwin Procter recently recruited a five-partner tech and life sciences team from Cooley in Boston, signaling a consolidation trend in legal services within these sectors. The health and energy industries have remained strong in a sluggish deals market, bolstered by the financial strength of health care giants and incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act.The number of law firm openings in Boston has surged over the past decade, with over 40 firms establishing a presence since 2016. This influx includes regulatory-focused firms like Covington and UK-based Magic Circle firms such as Allen & Overy. As large firms move in, regional firms face the risk of losing talent and clients.Despite these developments, the efforts of new Big Law entrants in Boston remain in their early stages, with firms like Simpson Thacher planning deliberate growth to tap into the city's talent pool.Big Law Firms Eye Boston to Tap Hot Tech, Health Care MarketsThe Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has three new commissioners, which could influence the review process for natural gas pipelines and liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals. Industry advocates argue these projects are essential to meet rising electricity demand, while environmental groups push for rejection due to the long-term climate impacts of fossil fuels. The newly confirmed commissioners—Democrats David Rosner and Judy Chang, and Republican Lindsay See—join FERC at a critical time. With Commissioner Allison Clements' upcoming departure, FERC will regain a 3-2 Democratic majority for the first time in 18 months.Historically, FERC's decisions on natural gas have been contentious, with a 2022 policy to scrutinize gas projects leading to the end of former Chairman Richard Glick's tenure. The new commissioners have indicated a focus on gas infrastructure, despite past environmental concerns. Chang, for example, moderated her previous stance against new gas pipelines during her confirmation hearing.FERC's decisions are crucial amid growing electricity demands, driven by factors like artificial intelligence and increased manufacturing. Natural gas consumption is at record highs, and new power generation, particularly from gas, is necessary to meet future needs. However, permitting reviews and litigation have slowed the expansion of pipeline capacity. Industry experts stress the need for regulatory certainty to align infrastructure with demand, a sentiment echoed by the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America. The new FERC commissioners face the challenge of balancing these competing interests as they begin their terms.Divisive Gas Reviews Pose Early Test for New FERC CommissionersOn June 13, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee advanced bipartisan legislation to create 66 new judgeships in federal district courts across states like California, Delaware, and Texas. This marks the first major judiciary expansion in over three decades. The committee's unanimous 20-0 vote moves the JUDGES Act to the full Senate for consideration. If enacted, it will be the first comprehensive authorization of new judges since 1990, addressing longstanding requests to manage rising caseloads in 25 district courts nationwide.The last time new judgeships were created was in 2003, but efforts to expand the federal bench have since stalled due to partisan concerns. The current bill mitigates these concerns by incrementally adding the new judicial seats over ten years, starting in January 2025, after the 2024 presidential election. This phased approach aims to prevent any single party or president from gaining an advantage.Democratic Senator Chris Coons, a co-sponsor of the bill, emphasized the urgency of expanding the federal bench to address the growing backlog of court filings since 1990. The JUDGES Act aligns with recommendations from the Judicial Conference, seeking to add judges in districts facing a "genuine crisis of workload."U.S. District Judge Robert Conrad expressed the judiciary's appreciation for the Senate's efforts. The judiciary currently has 677 authorized district court seats and 10 temporary ones, which another Senate-passed bill aims to make permanent.Initially opposed to adding more judges, Republican Senator Chuck Grassley supported the bill after amendments spread the additions over time. The JUDGES Act now plans to introduce the 66 new judgeships in five stages through 2035, with three temporary judgeships in Oklahoma.A companion bill is pending in the Republican-led House of Representatives, backed by Representative Darrell Issa, chair of the House Judiciary Committee's panel on courts.US Senate panel advances bipartisan bill to create new judgeships | ReutersThe proposed $30 billion antitrust settlement between Visa and Mastercard to limit credit and debit card fees for merchants is in jeopardy. U.S. District Judge Margo Brodie in Brooklyn indicated she is likely to reject the settlement, citing her intent to write an opinion detailing her decision. Both Visa and Mastercard expressed disappointment, describing the settlement as a fair and appropriate resolution to the nearly 19-year-old litigation.Announced on March 26, the settlement aimed to address most claims from nationwide litigation, with small businesses making up over 90% of the settling merchants. Businesses have long argued that Visa and Mastercard's swipe fees, which totaled $172 billion in 2023, are excessive and that the card networks illegally prevent them from steering customers to cheaper payment methods. The settlement proposed reducing swipe fees by at least 0.04 percentage points for three years, capping rates for five years, and removing anti-steering provisions.However, objectors, including the National Retail Federation, criticized the settlement as insufficient, arguing that it would still allow Visa and Mastercard to control swipe fees and prevent future claims by merchants. The case, known as In re Payment Card Interchange Fee and Merchant Discount Antitrust Litigation, is being heard in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.Visa, Mastercard $30 billion fee settlement in peril | ReutersThis week's closing theme is by John David Davis.John David Davis (22 October 1867 – 20 November 1942), often known as J. D. Davis, was an English composer born in Edgbaston, near Birmingham. Although he was born into a musical family, Davis was initially sent to Frankfurt to prepare for a commercial career. However, his passion for music led him to study under Hans von Bülow. Davis completed his education in Germany before furthering his studies in Brussels with Léopold Wallner, Arthur De Greef, and Maurice Kufferath.Upon returning to Birmingham in 1889, Davis began teaching music, notably at the Birmingham and Midland Institute from 1893 to 1904. In 1905, he joined the Guildhall School of Music as a professor of harmony and composition and also served as Professor of Solfège at the International Conservatoire in London.In 1919, Davis married Helen Winifred Juta, the daughter of South African judge Henry Juta. The couple lived in Earls Court, London, before moving to Lisbon in 1936. Davis passed away in Estoril, Portugal, in 1942, and his wife later returned to South Africa, where she died in 1952.This week's closing theme is John David Davis' evocative piece, "Summer's Eve at Cookham Lock, Op. 50." Composed in 1916 for the London String Quartet, this work captures the serene beauty of a summer evening at Cookham Lock. Known for its lyrical quality and gentle atmosphere, "Summer's Eve at Cookham Lock" offers a tranquil auditory experience.The piece, also known as an Idyl for string quartet, demonstrates Davis' ability to paint a vivid picture through music. Its delicate melodies and harmonies reflect the calm and reflective mood of a summer evening by the water. This composition stands as a testament to Davis' skill in creating evocative and picturesque musical landscapes, making it a fitting and soothing choice for this week's closing theme. Enjoy. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe
Simon Woods brings more than 30 years of experience working with orchestras to his leadership role as president and CEO of the League of American Orchestras.Simon is known throughout the world of classical music as a highly trusted mentor and advisor to orchestra management professionals.His leadership includes regular columns in professional periodicals about the future of orchestras, as well as lectures and speaking engagements at conferences and orchestra boardrooms around the country. I was fortunate enough recently to host a panel discussion with him on the subject of the presentation of classical music.Prior to joining the League in 2020, Woods served as CEO of the Los Angeles Philharmonic; he was interim executive director of the Grand Teton Music Festival, president and CEO of the Seattle Symphony, chief executive of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, as well as serving the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and The Philadelphia Orchestra. Born in London, England, Woods earned a degree in music from Cambridge University and a diploma in conducting from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. He currently serves on the boards of Astral Artists and the Performing Arts Alliance.
This celebrated British jazz pianist, songwriter and record producer was labelled a veteran by critics at age 19 and over the following decade won most of the major jazz music awards. Born in Surrey and raised in Wandsworth London, he was classically trained and attended the Guildhall School of Music . Emerging in the late 80s as a jazz pianist and influenced by Herbie Hancock and McCoy Tyner, he recorded three solo albums in his early 20s and his debut album A Clearer View in 1990 was produced by his dream choice of Wayne Shorter. This led to him appearing on the cover of The Wire magazine. He additionally worked with Jean Toussaint, Tommy Smith, and Branford Marsalis In the late 90's Sting invited him to join his band following the death of Kenny Kirkland which saw him tour with Sting for the next six years and recording three albums. He then became a member of Jeff Beck's band, touring for six years and recording a further three albums. During these years he also worked with Chaka Khan, Des'ree, Mica Paris, Carleen Anderson, Manu Katché, Phil Collins, and Peter Gabriel In 2013 after twelve years of touring as a session musician he reestablished himself as a solo artist and soon after, released the album Anything But Look on Lyte Records featuring Will Downing, Omar, Joy Rose, Jacob Collier, Tim Garland and Pino Palladino. He teaches music at Guildhall School of Music and Bath Spa University and additionally composes music for the London-based production music library, Audio Network.
Unlock the secrets of film acting and collaboration with Daniel Fathers of Screen Actors Development Lab, London. Journey through diverse acting styles and directorial nuances from the UK, Canada, the US, and mainland Europe. Daniel shares his rich experience from stage to screen, emphasizing adaptability for auditions and the unique perspectives of theater and film actors. This episode dispels drama school myths and encourages alternative routes to perfecting your craft. Plus, gain unique insights from the world of rodeo and ranching. Subscribe now for more episodes exploring the captivating interplay of lights, camera, and heartfelt action.About Daniel Fathers:Daniel Fathers is a seasoned actor known for his roles in "House of the Dragon," "Camp Rock," "Snatch," and "The Void." A graduate of London's prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama, he brings a wealth of experience from both stage and screen. Daniel's diverse career spans across multiple continents, making him a unique voice in the film industry.Send us a Text Message.For our listeners, CFA's teamed up with We Make Movies to get you a discount on production management services, including access to comprehensive production insurance and workers' comp for your next shoot. Visit wemakemovies.org/insurance and use code CFA23 on your intake form for 10% off your quote.Calling all actors! Take 25% off your membership at WeAudition with code: CFA25 Website: www.cinematographyforactors.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographyforactors TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cinematographyforactors Cinematography for Actors is a community aimed at bridging the gap between talent & crew through our weekly podcast & community events. Our weekly show supports the filmmaking community through transparent, honest & technically focused interviews with the goal of elevating the art of effective storytelling.
The 18th SIMM-podcast episode is focussing on research on the practice of participatory projects of opera and music theatre. SIMM-founder Lukas Pairon interviews Graça Mota (0'30->15'53), François Matarasso (15'55->31'22) and Imogen Flower (31'30->41'25).Referenced during this podcast-episode: Gata Perduda (Liceu), Paul Griffiths, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Paulo Lameiro, participatory action research (PAR), SAMP, Sex Workers Opera, SIMM research seminar on participatory opera & music theatre, Gran Teatre del Liceu Barcelona, Arnau Tordera, Traction
In which Patsy speaks with good friend and colleague Elliot Shrimpton, Head of Acting and Drama at Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
Ahead of their runway show on Saturday night, which will be held in collaboration with the Guildhall School of Music in London, designer Patrick McDowell sat down with Glossy for a London Fashion Week edition of the Glosst Podcast. On the podcast, McDowell discusses their new business model focused on limited, made-to-order pieces, their brand's work-life balance approach and their take on “quiet luxury.” They also shared the challenges for London Fashion Week brands, when it comes to inclusive design, as well as the impact of dressing celebrities.
Episode 39: Joey PhillipsJoey Phillips embarked on his career at the young age of 13 with a breakthrough role in the sensational musical, 'Billy Elliot'. This production, based on the beloved feature film of the same name, directed by Stephen Daldry and featuring music by Elton John, saw Phillips co-originating the role of Michael, best friend of Billy Elliot.Following this success, Phillips ventured into numerous television roles, including Half- moon Investigations, Doctors, The Royal, Holby City, Casualty and also played opposite Juliet Stevenson, Peter Capaldi and Alfie Allen in Jimmy McGovern's critically acclaimed Accused' for the BBC. Joey made his feature film debut as the leading role of Eddie in Stephen Cookson's ‘My Angel' playing opposite Timothy Spall, Brenda Blethyn and Celia Imrie. He won Best Newcomer at the Monaco International Film Festival for his performance.Phillips went on to train at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama and after graduating has enjoyed a successful career in theatre including productions such as ‘God's and Monsters' at Southwark Playhouse, Rodolpho in Arthur Miller's ‘A View From the Bridge' at The Gate Theatre Dublin, ‘Who Cares?' At The Lowry theatre in Manchester, ‘Romeo and Juliet' & ‘Richard III' at Shakespeare's Rose Theatre, ‘A Christmas Carol' at the RSC and ‘Breaking the Code' opposite Edward Bennet.Now, after captivating audiences on stage and screen, Joey makes a return to television in the highly anticipated seventh season of Outlander where he portrays Denzell Hunter — a Quaker who faced expulsion from his community after choosing to serve as a surgeon for the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.#HYGYSTPOD #haveyougotyoursh*ttogether #HYGYST #caitlinoryan #JoeyPhillips #outlanderHave You Got Your Sh*t Together? with Caitlin O'Ryan, is a podcast that celebrates not having your sh*t together! In each episode, Caitlin interviews guests who seemingly “have their sh*t together” - be that in life/love/work/hobbies. Throughout the conversation, the questions unveil whether they actually do, or whether the whole concept is a lie! With a mix of guests from various backgrounds, the podcast is sure to be relatable, honest, and an antidote to Instagram culture. Producer - Ant Hickman (www.ahickman.uk)Artwork - Tim Saunders (www.instagram.com/timsaunders.design)Photography - Patch Bell (www.patchstudio.uk)Music - Cassia - 'Slow' (www.wearecassia.com)Web: www.hygystpod.comInsta: www.instgram.com/hygystpodEmail: hygystpod@gmail.comRSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/644a8e8eadac0f0010542d86 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On today's episode we welcome the brilliant, Swiss pianist, Sebastian Issler. Sebastian was in London during the beginning of the pandemic. He was in need of lessons online and remembered watching 'The Choreography of the Hands' a few years before. He then sought out Robert Durso. Since then, he has been having lessons with Robert Durso online and has travelled to Philadelphia several times for in person lessons. His story demonstrates the possibility of excelling in the Taubman Approach through a combination of online and in person lessons. Sebastian is an inspiring pianist! Please visit Sebastian's website at: www.sebastianissler.com Swiss Pianist Sebastian Issler received the Jean Meikle Prize for best Duo at the 2022 Wigmore Hall/Bollinger International Song Competition, together with British-Hungarian soprano Anna Cavaliero. He is the winner of the 2022 Paul Hamburger Prize for Lieder, finalist of several international competitions, including the International Schubert Competition Dortmund, and multiple prize winner of the Swiss Youth Music Competition.Sebastian is the first pianist-in-residence at the City Music Foundation in London, which also acts as his management.With his duo partners, Sebastian has performed at Milton Court Concert Hall, International Lied Festival Zeist, LIEDBasel Festival, Origen Festival Cultural, Liedrezital Zurich, Abbey Library of Saint Gall, Tonhalle Zurich, Barts Heritage Great Hall, St. Martin-in-the-Fields, and Wigmore Hall, among others. He also appears regularly as an accompanist in masterclasses with luminaries such as Brigitte Fassbaender and Thomas Hampson, and recently as a soloist with the Collegium Vocale Lenzburg in Switzerland.In 2021, he recorded his unique programme ‘The World of Song' for the Montreux Jazz Festival China at the Schubertiade Hall. ‘The World of Song' was first broadcast in an immersive cinema in 360 Reality Audio at the festival in Hangzhou, China.He is a graduate of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London, where he completed his Artist Diploma as a Guildhall Scholar working with Julius Drake and was a member of Graham Johnson's Song Guild. Prior to his studies in London, Sebastian completed two master's degrees, both with distinction, at the Zurich University of the Arts. He is a scholarship holder of Arosa Kultur and LIEDBasel.Sebastian is influenced greatly by working with Robert Durso at the Golandsky Institute in New York which significantly changed his own playing and teaching style. He is based in Zurich and enjoys teaching, specializing in the Taubman Approach.He is currently a fellow at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, where he gives his lecture ‘Choreography of the Hands' to piano master students in the piano accompaniment programme. Sebastian is a teacher for piano accompaniment at the Zurich University of Teacher Education and is a guest lecturer at the Zurich University of the Arts.The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.
Elaine is a BAMT registered clinical supervisor, and consultant lead visitor for the HCPC. She studied piano and composition at GSMD, and trained as a music therapist with Dr Paul Nordoff and Dr Clive Robbins in London. After running the music therapy service at the CDC, Charing Cross Hospital for several years, and completing an MA research thesis in music therapy at the University of York, Elaine was appointed Senior Lecturer at the Roehampton Institute where she developed a new post-graduate course in Music Therapy. Her music therapy practice with children, young people, and adults ran alongside her lecturing work, She trained as a psychodynamic counsellor at the Westminster Pastoral Foundation and taught various aspects of music therapy at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama for many years, including clinical improvisation. Following a Churchill Research Fellowship in the 1980's, Elaine initiated, developed and coordinated the BAMT (formerly APMT) post training supervision scheme for registered music therapists in the UK. She has an established supervision practice working with individual therapists and small group supervision for and supervisors working in the UK and abroad. Previous Roles Acting Head of Music Therapy, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London. Visiting Professor of Music Therapy Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London. Senior Lecturer in Music Therapy, Clinical Tutor, and Clinical Music Improvisation Tutor, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge. Head of Music Therapy Training, Senior Lecturer, University of Roehampton UK. Initiator and Coordinator of the Association of Professional Music Therapists* Post-Diploma Supervision Scheme, UK. Music Therapy Group Training Therapist for students studying for Masters in Music Therapy degrees at : Guildhall School of Music and Drama, the Nordoff Robbins Centre London, University of the West of England, and Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge. Music Therapy Charity Ph,D. Research Fellowship at the University of York. University of York PhD Research Fellowship in Music Therapy, Churchill Fellowship in Music Therapy. Clinical Music Improvisation Tutor, Nordoff Robbins Institute at Southlands College. Head Music Therapist, Child Development Centre, Paediatric Department, Charing Cross Hospital, London. References Streeter, E. et al: The Arts in Psychotherapy 39 (2012) 1–10 'Computer aided music therapy evaluation: Testing the Music Therapy Logbook prototype 1 system' Streeter, E. (2011) 'From Trainee to Practitioner: the supervision of registered music therapists' Chapter 13 in Karen D Goodman's 'Music Therapy Education and Training: from Theory to Practice' Charles C Thomas publisher USA ‘Streeter, E. (2010) ‘Computer-Aided Music Therapy Evaluation: Investigating and Testing the Music Therapy Logbook Prototype I' Ph,D. Thesis (York) Streeter, E. (2006). What Are We Doing to Ourselves? The Branding of Music Therapy in Academia. In: Hadley, S. (Ed), Feminist Perspectives in Music Therapy. Gilsum, NH: Barcelona Publishers. p.359. Streeter, E. (2001). Making Music with the Young Child with Special Needs: A Guide for Parents. Revised Edition London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Streeter, E. (1999) Finding a balance between psychological thinking and musical awareness in music therapy theory — a psychoanalytic perspective. British Journal of Music Therapy Streeter, E. (1999) Definition and Use of the Musical Transference Relationship. In: Wigram, T. & De Backer, J. (Eds), Clinical Applications of Music Therapy in Psychiatry. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Chap.15, p.84-90. Streeter, E. (1981).Towards a Theoretical Understanding of Rhythmic Responses in Music Therapy. British Society of Music Therapy. Monograph. Available from: British Association of Music Therapy, UK. Streeter, E. (1979). A Theoretical Background to the Interpretation of Rhythmic Skills, with Particular Reference to the Use of Music Therapy as an Aid to the Clinical Assessment of Pre-School Children. MA Thesis. Department of Music, University of York.
formidAbility the world's first Opera Company that puts accessibility at the foundation of the creative process is just about to take their Arts Council funded project ‘Song in Sign' out on tour to London, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow during January February and in to early March. The project will bring singers, performers, musicians and signers together to showcase the energy and emotion of music through Sign Language, gesture and mime, blurring the lines between opera and song, merging the aural and the visual to break down some of those barriers thrown up by language, culture and disability. RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was joined by Joanne Roughton-Arnold, visually impaired Opera Singer, CEO and Creative Director of formidAbility to find out more about the background to Joann'e's Opera Company formidAbility, where the idea for 'Song in Sign' came from and how the project has evolved during the rehearsal process leading up to the performances and workshops. About ‘Song in Sign' and tour dates: Two opera singers, a pianist and two signing actors join forces to create a feast for the senses in a joyous merging of Song and Sign including the world premiere of The Happy Prince by Rylan Gleave and Max Chase. The project includes concert performances plus student and community workshops. Concert dates: London -23 January, 7.30pm, Guildhall School of Music and Drama Birmingham - 30 January, 7.00pm, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Manchester - 2 February, 7.30pm, Royal Northern College of Music Glasgow - 1 March, 1pm, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. For more about ForemidAbillity and details about how to book for the up-coming ‘Song in Sign' performances and workshops do visit the following pages of the ForemidAbility website - https://www.formidability.org/2022-song-in-sign
Thoughts on Record: Podcast of the Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Music is an under-explored tool with respect to the provision of psychotherapy as well as the crafting of peak experiences. Clinical counsellor, performance coach and opera singer, Dr. Fiona McAndrew, joins us for an eclectic, wide-ranging discussion in which explore:Fiona's alternating journey between psychology and music a window into the psychological life of a top tier opera singermusic as tool to evoke and access emotions and spiritual experiences the emotional transaction between performer and artist Fiona's research on peak experience and peak states including a fascinating recounting of her own seminal peak experience while performing translating learnings from peak experience in the performing arts to the therapeutic domain consideration of the evolutionary significance of peak experience and the utility for exploring one's sense of selfreflections on providing therapy to highly creative individuals a brief meditation on the beauty inherent to the human voice the appeal and utility of depth psychology, especially for managing dialectics and tolerating internal dissonance the unique challenges and opportunity of the mid-life passageFeedback or comments? Email us: oicbtpodcast@gmail.comDr. Fiona McAndrew is a clinical counsellor and performance coach working internationally online and in person in central Helsinki. She holds a PhD from the University of Melbourne in Music Performance Psychology and a Master of Counselling (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) from Monash University, Melbourne which she integrates with a Jungian, depth psychology perspective to help a range of clients in the corporate world, elite athletics, professional performing arts, music, film and advertising. This experience is underpinned by training and publication as a research psychologist (B.A.Hons) (University of Western Australia) and professional performing arts training at the elite Opera Course at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London (PG.Ad.Dip.,Opera). She is also a trained Creativity Coach and holds a Certificate to administer the personality test, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI).Fiona's special interest in positive psychology and performance grew out of her 25 year career as an international opera singer performing solo roles to critical acclaim for major festivals, opera houses and film. Until 2020, she was Deputy Head of Opera and Classical Voice as well as a lecturer in Musical Theatre at the well- known multi-arts conservatoire Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) and is a frequent performance consultant at conservatoire and universities in New Zealand, Australia, and the UK.In 2020 she re-trained in counselling and her Masters research focussed on anxiety in mid-life women and chronic pain conditions. Her previous doctoral research into peak states of consciousness, looked at the ways in which music, language and movement in the communal experience of theatre can provide the conditions for the experience of awe that lies "beyond words".Fiona's diverse range of experience and skills and a network of international referrals and contacts, allows her to offer a creative, confidential space for clients to address issues and develop clarity in their working and personal lives. The term idir from the Irish language meaning between, refers to the creative space between client and therapist and between clients and their creative challengess.https://idircreativecounselling.com/Email: fmmcandrew@gmail.com
Joining Alexa today is Professor of Performing Arts Pedagogy at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Roberta Wolff. As well as teaching on the Guildhall PGCert program, providing professional development on teaching skills to teachers across the performing arts disciplines. Roberta is also a workshop leader, coach, and piano teacher. In this episode we will be discussing how to create optimal learning environments to serve children and young adult singers. KEY TAKEAWAYS Students arrive at lessons with all sorts of other things going on in their heads. You need to allow time for that student to properly adjust from that state into one where they are focused on the lesson and ready to learn. We can't influence what the learner has been doing prior to the lesson, but we can influence the space they're coming into, nurturing a place where it's play to relax and ask questions. The changes and transformations we as teachers are making in the room with students don't have to be a profound moment or a massive breakthrough. It can be the small things that make the biggest difference over time. Students need a space where they can be heard by their teachers. Everybody needs something different to help them learn and if we don't encourage a student to vocalise what they need, then they're not going to be getting the most of their education. Who sets what success looks like for each individual student? If you know what success looks like for your student then you can set personalised targets and adapt to their individual goals. Roberta doesn't set the students agenda, she listens to where they want to go. BEST MOMENTS ‘I love it when students challenge me because it shows that they're really thinking' ‘If the ideas are coming from the student themselves, they're going to be more likely to remember and more motivated to follow through' ‘I feel we have to manage the impact of our own moods and frustrations so that they don't damage the environment we're creating' ‘The quality we bring to our listening can improve the quality of the other person's thinking' EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.robertawolff.co.uk https://www.gsmd.ac.uk/study-with-guildhall/pgcert-performance-teaching Social Media: Instagram: @guildhallschool Relevant Links & Mentions: (Book) Time to Think by Nancy Kline (Podcast) The Full Voice - Ep.169 Happy Hormones for Learning with Dr Jenevora Williams Dr Jenevora Williams: https://jenevorawilliams.com/ (Book) Introducing Neuroeducational Research by Paul Howard-Jones (Book) Grit by Angela Duckworth Do you have a burning question on the voice or being a singing teacher? Maybe you have a topic you want us to explore or a guest you'd like to hear from? Let us know by completing the Podcast Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/naUum9N3unzNMPLN8 ABOUT THE GUEST Roberta is a professor of performing arts pedagogy at Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She teaches on an innovative PGCert programme providing professional development in teaching skills to teachers across the performing arts disciplines. This role has led to staff development work both within Guildhall, and across other institutions such as Italia Conti. She is an experienced workshop facilitator, coach, and piano teacher. A cross-section of these competencies has resulted in a particular interest in learning environments and how to curate these for the maximum benefit of students. This includes a space that is safe, with plenty of time for the student's voice, questions, and mistakes (!); an environment that is enriching and nourishing for both the teacher and student. ABOUT THE PODCASTBAST Training is here to help singers gain the knowledge, skills and understanding required to be a great singing teacher. We can help you whether you are getting started or just have some knowledge gaps to fill through our courses and educational events. basttraining.comUpdates from BAST TrainingPresenters BiosThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media
This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with British conductor, Timothy Redmond. He's a regular guest conductor with the London Symphony Orchestra and the Manchester Camerata, and Professor of Conducting at the Guildhall School of London and a visiting tutor at the Royal Academy of Music. Tim is also the Principal Conductor of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's Know The Score ®concerts and Co-Creator of Royal Albert Hall's My Great Orchestral Adventure.™ Passionate about training future conductors, is the co-founder of the international conducting course "And Other Duties."In this episode:We take a thrilling journey into Redmond's creative process, how he brings concerts alive and makes the orchestra the star of the show - all with a dash of imagination. Our conversation doesn't stop at the art of music, we also dive into the heart of music education and the future of orchestras. Tim shares his unique approach to conducting family and education shows, revealing how to strike a balance that allows both the orchestra and presenter to shine. We also hit on the changing tides of classical music and the art of networking for young conductors. But we don't shy away from the hard parts - managing difficult musicians, the role of psychology in it, and the challenges of being an arts entrepreneur. Yet, with Tim's invaluable artistic and entrepreneurial advice, we learn that the rewards are worth the hurdles, and above all, the importance of making arts accessible to all. So sit back and let the orchestra play on!https://www.volkweinsmusic.com/
This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with British conductor, Timothy Redmond. He's a regular guest conductor with the London Symphony Orchestra and the Manchester Camerata, and Professor of Conducting at the Guildhall School of London and a visiting tutor at the Royal Academy of Music. Tim is also the Principal Conductor of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's Know The Score ®concerts and Co-Creator of Royal Albert Hall's My Great Orchestral Adventure.™ Passionate about training future conductors, is the co-founder of the international conducting course "And Other Duties." In this episode:From his early training as an oboist to becoming a respected conductor and professor, Timothy takes us behind the music, offering vivid insights into his passion for contemporary pieces and his approach to designing educational concerts worldwide.Journey alongside Timothy as he recounts the delicate dance of earning respect as a young conductor. Listen closely as he shares the importance of reading the room, earning respect, and not merely imposing ideas. Get an inside look at his first experience conducting the London Symphony Orchestra and how he mastered the art of managing large crowds. As Timothy peels back the layers of his craft, we delve into the complexity of stepping in as a cover conductor and the accompanying challenges.The world of recording orchestras is no less fascinating. Timothy takes us into the heart of Abbey Road Studios, recounting his experiences recording with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Natasha Marsh. He illuminates how the recording process has evolved over the last century and the unique demands of recording different genres. As he shares invaluable tips on earning respect from lauded ensembles and the essential role of connecting with the audience, prepare to have your curiosity ignited by the captivating world of orchestras. Join us on this magnificent musical journey with Timothy Redmond!https://www.volkweinsmusic.com/
Vincent Van Dahl, born in the town of Luton, England, embarked on a distinctive journey that led him through the realms of music, horror movies, and unexpected twists. He began his odyssey at Ashcroft High School, where his musical talents began to take shape, and later continued his education at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music in London. In his early years, he could be found playing in various small metal bands such as Tartar Sauce, Deadly Wind, and Bingle.However, the zenith of Vincent's career arrived in the 1980s when he formed the influential metal band "Prince of Darkness." This catapulted him into the American metal music scene, where he achieved recognition and acclaim.The narrative of Vincent's life took a unique turn in the 1990s when he ventured into the world of investments using the modest fortune he made in music. Intent on purchasing shares in a peanut butter product known as "Koogle," fate intervened in an unusual way. Due to a mix-up with his stockbroker, a significant portion of Vincent's funds found their way into a upstart enterprise called "Google." Little did he know that this unintentional investment would become a defining chapter in the tech industry's history.In 2009, becoming disillusioned with the music business and life as a rock star, Vincent chose to retire and purchased the historic Poulter Mansion in Bodega Bay, California, an embodiment of timeless elegance. This slightly run-down Second Empire style Victorian manor stands upon a sprawling 275-acre estate, adding an air of mystery to Vincent's newfound retreat.The Poulter Mansion, with its weathered facade, holds a unique place in California's history. Rumored to be one of the most haunted houses in the state, it has been mentioned in over 15 books dedicated to paranormal phenomena. Eerie tales and ghostly apparitions have become part of the mansion's lore, inspiring a sense of intrigue and trepidation among those who dare to venture near.Some time after relocating he and his staff to the new household, Vincent was approached to host a rock and roll MTV-style program for a local television station. Wanting nothing more to do with rock and roll, he instead offered to take over a horror host program on the same channel, renaming it "Creature Features." Under his guidance, the show gained a worldwide audience, becoming a beloved staple for horror enthusiasts everywhere.When not engaged in the production of "Creature Features," Vincent finds solace in mastering the pipe organ in his parlor and cherishes the company of the many goats that roam his estate. He also keeps busy with the role of guardian to a young ward named Tangella, mentoring her in the proper behavior of a lady while navigating the many challenges in discouraging her interest in grave-robbing and plastic explosives.
Duncan Rock is a singer and a nutritionist who works with the likes of Vocal Health Education and The Voice Care Centre. He returns to the podcast to discuss the topic of understanding singing and fitness. KEY TAKEAWAYS People often think the benefits of exercise are just weight loss and gaining muscle, but the far more important benefits are around increasing the length and quality of your life. Exercise also increases your cardiovascular, metabolic, muscular, neurological, digestive and mental health. Being strong and having good cardiovascular health can be valuable on stage, especially if you're playing a demanding role. An example often given is the role of Don Giovanni in Mozart's Don Giovanni, which requires a fight in the very first scene. For some people, exercise decreases the time it takes for their body tissues to recover from strenuous work. This is because when you exercise regularly, your blood flow, metabolic health and cellular healing tend to improve. The fitter you are, the more it benefits you. Performers should be mindful of the three pillars of fitness: strength, mobility and cardiovascular endurance. Duncan cautions singers against doing just one type of activity as they may experience hyper-adaptation to that activity over time. This will be to the detriment of your other capacities. Duncan believes that singing teachers often get it wrong when they warn students against lifting weights out of fear it will ruin their voice. He thinks singers need to be mindful of not developing muscular imbalances that could lead to excessive tension and high threshold strategies. These high threshold strategies refer to the unnecessary overworking of muscles, which can impact the vocal mechanism. BEST MOMENTS‘Exercise is one of the best things you can do to increase your length and quality of life' ‘It doesn't matter how good your technique is, if you're out of breath, you're not going to be able to do it'‘People who have high cardiovascular health, their vocal tissue recovers faster' ‘Address each part of the pillar as its own goal' ‘There is no relation to the visibility of someone's six-pack and its rigidity or flexibility'‘Don't do crunches, I don't think it's necessary' ‘Getting the right amount of nutrients from whole foods is infinitely more important than nutrient timing' EPISODE RESOURCES Website: duncanrocknutrition.com Social Media: Instagram: @duncanrock_nutrition Relevant Links & Mentions: Singing Teachers Talk Podcast - Ep. 100 The Truth About Singing and Dairy with Nutritionist Duncan Rock Sussex Back Pain Clinic: https://www.sussexbackpainclinic.co.uk/ Claudia Hodgson-Rodriguez: @claudia.theatrefit Exercises mentioned: Pallof Press; Woodchop; Kettlebell Halo; Deadlift; Romanian Deadlift; Bench Press; Push Ups; Pull Ups/Downs; Rows; Rucking Mahant Amar Bharati Ji Firas Zahabi Tristar Gym: https://tristargym.com/trainers/firas-zahabi/ Stephen King and The Voice Care Centre: https://voicecarecentre.co.uk/stephen-king/ ABOUT THE GUEST Duncan is a graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama (London) and West Australian Academy of Performing Arts. He has an active career as an operatic baritone performing roles at many of the world's leading opera houses, including the Metropolitan Opera, Royal Opera, Glyndebourne, English National Opera, Teatro Real and the Boston Lyric Opera. As a baritone soloist, he has recorded and performed with the London Symphony Orchestra and the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Duncan also works as a nutritionist and nutritional science writer. He holds a Masters of Science in Nutritional Science and an advanced diploma in nutrition and weight management. His speciality is combining his parallel fields of study and providing nutritional information for performing artists. He is cognisant, from an academic and personal standpoint, of the heavy demands of a busy performing and travel schedule. He has been using his knowledge of diet and nutrition to propel his own career and help other performers attain optimal vocal and physical health. Duncan is now part of the team at the Sussex Back Pain Clinic.MMus MMperf MSc MRSPH ABOUT THE PODCASTBAST Training is here to help singers gain the knowledge, skills and understanding required to be a great singing teacher. We can help you whether you are getting started or just have some knowledge gaps to fill through our courses and educational events.Website: basttraining.comGet updates to your inbox: Click here for updates from BAST TrainingLink to presenter's bios: basttraining.com/singing-teachers-talk-podcast-biosThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media
Learn about Wendy's Class About Wendy: Wendy Allnutt trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama. She held the post of Head of Movement at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama for 25 years and is a founder member of L'Oltrarno, Acting School in Florence. Other teaching credits include Colorado College USA, Conservatoire Stratford Ontario, Canada, Penn State summer schools, Laboratorio Internationale Teatro Degli Astrussi in Montalcino/St Mineato, l'Accademia SilviovD'Amico, Rome, LAMDA, Colby London Programme, BESG, and BADA. Movement Director: Sky TV's Fungus the Bogeyman (2016), BBC's Walking with Cavemen, and The Iceman Murderer. Wendy has been the Master of Movement at Shakespeare's Globe 1st season and recently Henry V1 parts 1, 2, and 3. Revival choreographer for Welsh National Opera's Magic Flute (Out of Joint / RNT) She Stoops to Conquer and A Laughing Matter, Romeo, and Juliet & Private Lives (Mercury) Brothers Karamazov, Maybe and Private Lives (Manchester Royal Exchange) India Song (Clywd), Goliath, Voyage in The Dark, and A Wedding Story (Sphinx). Bad Habits Slumping Animals into people Being in your body as an actor Just standing in the space. It takes quite a lot of understanding where your weight is in the space. Do you lean forward, which gives maybe an air of anxiety or enthusiasm? I would hate to say that if you stand in a certain way, it is a certain thing. Right. But we do read bodies. I work on trying to find a neutrality Neutral plus, so that your body is relaxed in line and ready to go. Your body and your voice, and your everything are ready to go. That's why you see so many British actors that you think are mind-blowing because they're ready. Musicians train every day. The actors don't, and if you're lucky enough, you need to be ready to play Hamlet now. Not in five weeks when you've done the work. No. Now. Yeah. And I think actors are a bit lazy about that. Are you keeping up with your instrument? It's about finding your inner self, your inner balance, and how your body works. It's a tough old business. It's not a nice game to play. We mustn't do mindless movement. Maybe you should challenge yourself on the treadmill, run towards something, or somebody's chasing you. It alters the way you run on the treadmill. I love it because it's talking about being conscious in your movement. I think that if we can apply a little bit of thought to why we do something about finding the weight in a movement. We have to keep the mind alive. There are so many things that block the mind off. You're going to be exploring conscious movement, that one to warm up the body, but also that can be used in learning what the conscious movement of your characters would be. I think you have to start with yourself. And discover maybe that your rib cage is very tight and that perhaps you can find a way to make it move a bit more. And also, if you change the thought, the quality of the movement changes. So again, if I reach up and I want to hail someone over there, it's a different kind of reach. That's what interests me about movement. How we move and why we move rather than just, it's an exercise. So that is actually if you are going to play an old person just for argument's sake. Why is their body decreed? What is it about their body? What are they? What are they working against? I mean, fears, for instance, in the Cherry Orchard. What is his body like? Is it just arthritis? What is it that makes his movements? And if you know the why and the how, then it's easier to inhabit the body of fears. To be bringing questions to you. The language changes the body. A physical imagination. Just try it. And try not to judge. Variation is what's interesting. It's not about being a clone.
Guitarist Dominic Miller is a highly regarded pop, classical, and jazz-influenced player, best known for his long association with Sting. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1960, Miller spent his first ten years living in South America, where his father worked for Johnson Wax. Around age ten, he moved back to the United States with his family, settling in Racine, Wisconsin. By age 15 he had picked up the guitar and played in various bands during high school. Later, he studied at London's Guildhall School of Music, where he made his first forays into the U.K. music scene and befriended artists like violinist Nigel Kennedy and Level 42 keyboardist Mike Lindup. From the late '80s onward, Miller was an in-demand performer, touring and/or recording with such acts as Level 42, World Party, King Swamp, the Pretenders, Phil Collins, Branford Marsalis, and many others. Beginning with 1991's The Soul Cages, Miller began a fruitful working relationship with Sting. He has appeared on almost all of Sting's albums since the '90s, including Ten Summoner's Tales, Mercury Falling, Brand New Day, All This Time, Sacred Love, If on a Winter's Night, and more. He has also made significant contributions to albums by Chris Botti, Vinnie Colaiuta, Kim Richey, Ronan Keating, LeAnn Rimes, and many others. As a solo artist, Miller debuted with First Touch in 1995, followed by Second Nature in 1999. These albums showcased his adept technique and inclination toward evocative instrumentals. He has delivered a steady stream of solo efforts since then, including 2002's New Dawn with Neil Stacey, 2004's classical-themed Shapes, and 2008's In a Dream with Peter Kater. He has also delivered a handful of eclectic efforts for the Q-Rious label, including 2010's November; 2014's Ad Hoc; and 2016's collaboration with Manolito Simonet, Hecho en Cuba. In 2017, Miller made his ECM debut with the atmospheric Silent Light. A second ECM release, Absinthe, followed by 2019 and 2023 a third ECM release, Vagabond. In this episode, Dominic shares his background, education, and musical journey. If you enjoyed this episode please make sure to subscribe, follow, rate, and/or review this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, ect. Connect with us on all social media platforms and at www.improvexchange.com
Ken Rea's Outstanding Actor Masterclass About Ken: Professor Ken Rea is a theatre director, internationally acclaimed acting teacher, and author of the bestselling book, The Outstanding Actor, Seven Keys to Success Starting out in New Zealand, he worked with the country's leading theatres and in television drama. In 1973 he formed the Living Theatre Troupe, one of New Zealand's most important experimental companies. He went on to study theatre in China, Japan, and India, then moved to Europe, where he studied with leading European teachers. As Professor of Theatre at the renowned Guildhall School of Music & Drama, Ken has trained some of Britain's top actors and film stars, including EWAN MCGREGOR, LILY JAMES, JOSEPH FIENNES, DOMINIC WEST, JODIE WHITTAKER, DAMIAN LEWIS, HAYLEY ATWELL, RHYS IFANS, MICHELLE DOCKERY, FREDDIE FOX, SIMON RUSSELL BEALE, ORLANDO BLOOM, PAAPA ESSIEDU, and DANIEL CRAIG. Ken is in regular demand internationally and has previously taught at the national drama academies of China, India, New Zealand, and Italy, and he has given courses in the UK, Canada, Indonesia, Germany, USA, and Singapore. As a journalist, he has been a regular feature writer for The Times and was for 15 years a theatre critic for The Guardian. As a public speaker, Ken has given many large-scale presentations in the worlds of business and the arts. He also trains top executives throughout Europe in presentation skills and personal impact. He is about to launch his major online course: Ken Rea Teaches Acting. How do I get better work? And it's a really interesting question so you don't feel stuck in your career. Ask yourself what would that next level look like for you. Let's think about the acting itself. What would that look like? And so that immediately gives you a target. I want to be like this. So you know where you're going. So the next question to ask yourself is, where do you feel you are now? Which then shows you the gap between now where you are and there where you want to be. Then the next question you could ask yourself is, what would you like to have more of in your work? You know, for example, would you like to have more personality in your acting, more sense of danger in your acting, more gravitas, more presence, more charisma, more twinkle in the eye, more playfulness? And that immediately is going to take you out of your comfort zone. Progress happens not inside that comfort zone, but just outside it. That's the life of an actor, to be comfortable being uncomfortable. And that's your life as an actor, constantly taking risks, working outside that comfort zone. How can you be out of your comfort zone and still enjoy that, you know, and love performing? If you want to be more playful, more twinkle in the eye, more dangerous, what is stopping you from bringing that into the work that's stopping you from being out of your comfort zone? And what can you do about that? It takes a certain amount of comfortability in being yourself to know that you can go emotionally to a specific place and also know and play there, and it is out of your comfort zone and in a danger zone and in a scary zone, a risk zone, as you put it, but also always knowing that you have that anchor in yourself that you are able to handle it. Am I going to be good enough? Will I be found out? And I think as you get older, you make it about them, not about you. I find what works for me is, is to get the right mindset. It's about them, the energy going outward and forward with the focus on them, on what I can bring to them. Prepare meticulously. Outstanding Actor So I think the preparation is important and the mindset. You know, you can coach yourself a lot these days just by trying things out on your laptop, on your phone, recording, and playing it back. Start to experiment with things. Be very specific in your choices. Using contrary action as an actor. And it helps get that kind of volcano principle, you know, just the rumbling underneath the volcano before it erupts. Before it explodes, which creates, as you mentioned before, a sense of danger. Danger, I tend to think of that as you set up a tension between yourself, the actor, and the audience, thinking, "Oh, wow, where's she going with this? What's going to happen next?" Because audiences love to be thrilled and surprised, don't they? We lose that sense of playfulness that is the source of our charm, our creativity, and our imagination in adult life. And so a lot of the journey of the actor is to go back the wheel turns full circle back to that, to find at the adult age. I think that it's more fun to play the game if you know that you are capable and can handle whatever circumstance comes your way in life. Knowing you are capable, I think, is such an important part of being a good actor because you need to feel safe. So a good question to ask yourself then is okay, if there is fear, what is the source of the fear? Ken's New Exercise Ken's Secret Weapon Exercise And I think a lot is about paring away the clutter. I use that phrase a lot, you know, just to find a simplicity and an energy that comes from a calm center but is fully concentrated. As the actor, you play with the other actor, but you're also playing with the audience and have to make sure they're enjoying being there.
On today's episode, I talk to actress Emma Paetz. Originally from Edmonton, Alberta, Emma realized she wanted to act for a living while au pairing in Paris. She moved to London where she studied at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and was primarily a theater actor for a long time. While she's had roles in shows like The Looming Tower and Gentleman Jack, her first starring role was as Martha Kane in the canceled-too-soon show Pennyworth, all three seasons of which you can still watch on HBO Max! This is the website for Beginnings, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow me on Twitter. Check out my free philosophy Substack where I write essays every couple months here and my old casiopop band's lost album here! And the comedy podcast I do with my wife Naomi Couples Therapy can be found here!
We had the pleasure of interviewing Ara Malikian over Zoom video!Ara Malikian is a Spanish violinist of Lebanese and Armenian descent. At a very young age his talent was recognized, despite the circumstances where a civil war Lebanese forced him to live, studying for long periods in bomb shelters. He was offered his first big concert when he was only 12 years old and, at 14, the conductor Hans Herbert-Jöris listened to him, awarding him a scholarship from the German government to study at the Hochschulefür Musik und Theater Hannover. He furthered his studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, in addition to receiving lessons from some of the world's greatest teachers prestigious in the world.In recent years he released an album representing his 15 years in Spain, with great collaborations at the Teatro Real in Madrid. The “15” tour is one of the biggest in recent years. It was a success with the public and critics with more than 175,000 spectators and more than 150 concerts. With his new album “The Incredible History of Violin”, presented his world tour with his violin traveling through his life, reaching world wide prestige and visiting the capitals most important in the world with concerts in the most prestigious auditoriums and theaters in the world: London, Paris, Rome, Moscow, Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Lima, Santiago de Chile, Beijing, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Belgrade, Bratislava, Madrid, Lisbon, and Berlin.In 2019, his new Royal Garage World Tour began with the launch of his latest album “Royal Garage”, which has collaborations from artists such as Andrés Calamaro, Enrique Bunbury and Serj Tankian. His last tour Petit Garage, fruit of a world in pandemic and from the previous Royal Garage tour, turned into a piano show and violin with more limited capacity full of feelings. A different atmosphere that moved too to the music and the public. A unique concert intimate and personal that has taken him on worldwide tour from the Dubai Opera to Michoacán in Mexico and the Royal Palace of Madrid.We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #AraMalikian #NewMusic #zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow/ Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod
Amanda Thorpe M.A. is a registered music therapist in the UK. She also has an extensive career as a songwriter, performer, and recording artist, as well as a community musician and special needs tutor, using song to facilitate wellbeing and cognitive functioning for over 20 years. She has worked in a range of corporate, clinical and community settings, on both an individual and group basis. Her current work is with both children and adults in the fields of Acquired Brain Injury, Early Intervention and Mental Health, in a variety of settings including the NHS, child and family centres, and privately. Originally trained in Psychology at UCL, Amanda also studied Communications Design at Pratt Institute and the School of Visual Arts, obtained an MA in Music Therapy from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and is a fellow Neurologic Music Therapist. She is a certified MATADOC assessor and trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy with the Association of Psychological Therapies. She provides client-centred music therapy informed by psychodynamic and neurological music therapy practices, to address both functional and/or emotional aims to improve overall wellbeing. Amanda Thorpe's UK Treatment Center Amanda Thorpe performing "Brother, can you spare a dime?" Amanda Thorpe performing "Strange Fruit" Sign up for 10% off of Shrink Rap Radio CE credits at the Zur Institute
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