Podcast appearances and mentions of matthew swann

#TheHelpSide Matthew Swann or Swanny, as he's known to just about everyone that follows hockey, is one of the most popular players not just in the Kookaburras squad but in our sport! He's a two time Olympian, a dual World Cup gold medallist and a qualified accountant. The energiser bunny of the Australian team, he can be carrying the ball into the attacking circle at one end and in a matter of seconds, inexplicably be making a goal-saving tackle at the other end. Swanny's skill, speed and elite level of fitness has made him one of the most dominant outside halves of the decade.  This interview takes us on a journey from central Queensland where Swanny grew up, to Brisbane then Perth in pursuit of his hockey dreams, and ultimately to the pinnacle of hockey at the London and Rio Olympics - and he's not done yet.

From the Producer's Office is a series of informal podcasts with Opera Holland Park’s Director of Opera, James Clutton. In conversation with creatives and collaborators across the industry, we explore the process of putting opera on stage, and how the artists involved approach their craft. In this episode, James talks to Chief Executive, Matthew Swann and cellist Rebecca Knight from the City of London Sinfonia, Opera Holland Park's resident orchestra since 2003. They chat about the orchestra's new digital ventures in lockdown, what it's like to perform in the pit at Opera Holland Park and their favourite productions over the years.

Astral Swans is a solo project from Calgarian, Matthew Swann whose previous endeavours include Hot Little Rocket, Extra Happy Ghost!! and GOLD. The music he plays as Astral Swans, combines folk leanings with experimental tendencies and swirls them into an indie style that is utterly unique to this project. Alongside the music’s distinct sound is a lyrical depth that has gotten him noticed around the world. He joined Jeff at the Cups N Cakes Studio a couple weeks before Sled Island 2019 to talk about his 2018 record, Strange Prison, the music scene in Calgary, touring Japan and what the future holds for Astral Swans.Recorded June 2nd, 2019.Track used with full permission from Astral Swans.Background Music:Atlantis Jazz Ensemble - UndercurrentsUsed with permission from Atlantis Jazz Ensemble and Marlow Recordshttp://www.marlowrecords.com

CEO Matthew Swann talks about all things birdsong and nature, and how composers from all periods have been fascinated by it, including Hollis Taylor—whose music our Absolute Bird series is named after. View Absolute Bird series: http://bit.ly/absolutebird > 3 May, Sounds of the Outback > 15 May, Flocks of Europe > 24 May, Translating Nature Image: Pied butcherbird by Hollis Taylor

In the first episode of our podcast mini-series, James Clutton and Matthew Swann talk about what's special about City of London Sinfonia’s 15th Season as orchestra in residence; how Opera Holland Park has evolved over the years, and of course about the incredible operas in the OHP 2018 Season. Warning: features spoilers of opera endings. Presented by Tasha Allery and Gabriele Neuditschko. Rehearsal footage from Cosi fan tutte and Ariadne auf Naxos, Opera Holland Park 2018 Season.

This episode is full of the wonders of spring, as we delve into our Spring Season of concerts in London. We’ll catch up with CEO Matthew Swann about our first outing at the newly refurbished Queen Elizabeth Hall (bit.ly/clscshw), and our new series of chamber miniatures, CLS Minis (bit.ly/clsminis). We’ll also hear from our Leader and Creative Director, Alexandra Wood, and from Ann Lovatt (referred to as Ann Morfee), one of our First Violins, who will give you an introduction to mindful meditation.

In part one of Views from the Pit, we bring you stories from the Opera Holland Park orchestra pit by some of our musicians, and insight into Opera Holland Park’s 2017 Season and the Grenfell Tower memorial performance with James Clutton (Director of Opera at Opera Holland Park) in conversation with Matthew Swann. Featuring CLS musicians Katherine Spencer and Matt Maguire in conversation with Alex Regan; James Clutton in conversation with Matthew Swann, and footage from La rondine rehearsals at Opera Holland Park.