Podcasts about Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Principal trumpet of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, David Elton, speaks about his career at the very top of the orchestral world and his ongoing commitment to new music. He discusses his collaboration with Australian composer Lachlan Skipworth, including the upcoming premiere of a new double concerto for trumpet and clarinet with the Omega Ensemble, and reflects on what it means to help shape a work from its earliest stages. He also shares insights into the art of orchestral playing, balancing virtuosity with blending one's sound with the other players.David traces his musical journey from early violin lessons and choral singing to discovering the trumpet, studying in Australia and the United States, and holding principal positions with major orchestras in Australia and overseas, including a remarkable period serving simultaneously as principal trumpet of both the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and the London Symphony Orchestra. Along the way, he reflects on auditions, orchestral culture, teaching the next generation of musicians, and the lifelong process of refining sound, technique, and musical identity. It is a thoughtful and generous portrait of a musician who combines technical brilliance with curiosity, humility, and a deep love of music.David Elton performs with the Omega Ensemble which includes the premiere of A Turning Sky, a new concerto for trumpet and clarinet by Lachlan Skipworth, at the City Recital Hall in Sydney on February 12, at the Newcastle City Hall on February 13, and at the Melbourne Recital Centre on February 18.

On New Year's Day 2020, Adam Tendler unexpectedly received his father's final gift: a wad of cash stuffed into a manila envelope handed over in the parking lot of a Denny's restaurant in West Lebanon, NH. The strangely furtive exchange launched a musical journey.Tendler, a renowned concert pianist who grew up in Barre decided to use his inheritance to commission an all-star cast of modern composers to compose piano pieces exploring the theme of inheritance. In his pitch to his composer friends, Tendler wrote that he wanted “to plant that cash in the soil of something that may actually grow and — if you'll forgive me — live on.” To his amazement, every composer he wrote to agreed to contribute. The result is a critically acclaimed album and concert tour called Inheritances, which the New York Times has called a collection of “little masterpieces.” Tendler will perform Inheritances at the Barre Opera House on November 16.Tendler initially did not know what to do with the money that he received. Taking a trip or paying down a credit card seemed inadequate. “This is an inheritance so something should be done with it that sort of honors the gesture,” he told The Vermont Conversation. “The thing I do for a living is ideally creating experiences for people … which [are] cathartic and beautiful and [provide] a sense of connection,” he said. “What if I use it to facilitate that experience for people?” Tendler originally told his story in a 2023 essay for the New York Times, “My Father's Death, An Envelope of Cash, A Legacy in Music.”Adam Tendler is a Grammy-nominated pianist and a recipient of the Lincoln Center Award for Emerging Artists and the Yvar Mikhashoff Prize. The Minneapolis Star Tribune called him "currently the hottest pianist on the American contemporary classical scene." After graduating from Indiana University, Tendler performed solo recitals in all fifty states as part of a grassroots tour he called America 88x50. He has appeared as soloist with the London Symphony Orchestra, LA Philharmonic, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Toronto Symphony and at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and other venues. He is on the piano faculty of the Steinhardt School at New York University. Tendler took a circuitous route from Barre to the concert stages of the world. After college, he worked at the landfill in Coventry and was a substitute teacher at U32 and Twinfield high schools. His relationship to his hometown is both affectionate and ambivalent. “I love Barre, I love Vermont, but it wasn't really the most easy place to grow up as a queer kid,” he recalled. “Music was a safety hatch … a real place within which I could hide, protect myself, express myself. I created a little fortress within it.""That vessel motivated me to actually start to really train to the point of getting into conservatory.”Tendler said that his work on Inheritances transformed his complicated feelings about his “semi-estranged” father “into something that feels like a companion in a good way.”“This project and having to sort of confront him on a human level, even though we're talking about music, has brought me back to him. I am my father's son. We are family.”

A music director, pianist, composer, producer and cabaret performer, Steven Kramer has worked on a diverse array of musicals, from Little Shop of Horrors to Calamity Jane and from Assassins to Rent, winning the Sydney Theatre Award for Best Musical Director for Jekyll & Hyde. He's played piano with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Kate Ceberano, and for productions of The Sound of Music and Frozen. With all that musical theatre experience under his belt, it's little wonder that he has written his first musical based on the story of Australia's most famous racing horse – Phar Lap: The Electro-Swing Musical.Steven takes us through the inspiration for the musical and we take a deep dive into what it takes to get a project from idea to the stage. We hear about the key moments of his career, including his collaboration with Courtney Act for the Sydney World Pride concert. He reflects on lessons learned from theatre and cabaret, the importance of creative risk-taking, and why musical theatre should always embrace its sense of fun, heart, and a little absurdity.Phar Lap: The Electro-Swing Musical, with music, book and lyrics by Steven Kramer, plays at The Hayes Theatre until November 22.

One of the world's most sought-after cellists, Daniel Müller-Schott performs on all the international concert stages, whether it's with the New York Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, or the Gewandhaus Orchestra. He's worked with the world's greatest conductors, including Neeme Järvi, Andris Nelsons and Simone Young, and recorded over 30 albums for a diverse array of labels. He also enjoys combining the art of music with the visual arts and literature. In this conversation, Daniel recounts the impact of winning the Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow at age 15, a milestone that launched his professional career. He speaks warmly of his mentors, including Anne-Sophie Mutter, Steven Isserlis, and Mstislav Rostropovich, who taught him the expressive and human dimensions of music. Beyond the concert stage, we hear about Daniel's interest in blending classical music with other art forms such as painting, dance, and film. Through his festival in Switzerland, he creates performances that invite audiences to experience music in fresh, multidimensional ways. He also reflects on the bond he shares with his centuries-old cello, his evolving creative process, and the importance of finding inspiration in art, travel, and everyday life.Daniel Müller-Schott performs with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra from 22-25 October, before heading to Adelaide, Melbourne, Hobart and parts of New Zealand throughout November.

The Jazz Session No.437 from RaidersBroadcast.com as aired in October 2025, featuring the 1971 latin-jazz album “Gilberto with Turrentine” from Astrud Gilberto & Stanley Turrentine. TRACK LISTING: Sweet and Hot - Fletcher Henderson; Don't Be That Way - Benny Goodman; Can You Dig It - Grover Washington; Can You Dig It - Herbie Mann; Zazueira - Astrud Gilberto & Stanley Turrentine; Brazilian Tapestry - Astrud Gilberto & Stanley Turrentine; Rise Up - Pat Metheny Unity Group; La Fiesta - Chick Corea, Gary Burton, Sydney Symphony Orchestra; Big Noise from Winnetka - Kenny Ball; Paragon Rag - Joshua Rifkin; Drop - Soft Machine; Tempest - Steve Coleman and the Council of Balance; One for Gil - Stan Tracey Octet; Blue Bells - Stan Getz; Ponteio - Astrud Gilberto & Stanley Turrentine; Vera Cruz - Astrud Gilberto & Stanley Turrentine; Midnight Sun - Duke Ellington's Spacemen; Angel Voice - Ornette Coleman; The Stolen Moment - Eddie Lockjaw Davis Big Band; Summertime - Cleo Laine and Ray Charles.

Welcome to Your History Your Story! Today, our guest is Leora O'Carroll—an Emmy-nominated writer, producer and accomplished musician. Leora is here to talk about the 2019 book she co-authored with her mother Maureen, titled: “Maureen O'Carroll: A Musical Memoir of an Irish Immigrant Childhood”. The book shares the inspiring story of Leora's mother, Maureen, who grew up in Australia as one of ten children of Irish immigrant parents who had fled their homeland in the mid 1920's to escape possible reprisals due to their political activism. Guided by the values of her parents in a household filled with resilience, community and a love of music, Maureen went on to become an acclaimed cellist, performing with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and other ensembles around the world. She was also a successful recording artist, soloist and teacher.Music: "With Loved Ones" Jay Man Photo(s): Courtesy of Leora O'CarrollThank you for supporting Your History Your Story!YHYS Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YHYS PayPal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YHYS: Stay in the know, join our mailing list: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YHYS: Website, Blog & Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLICK HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#yhys #yourhistoryyourstory #history #storytelling #podcast #njpodcast #youhaveastorytoo #jamesgardner #historian #storyteller #blogger To purchase Leora O"Carroll's book:⁠ ⁠⁠CLICK HERE

O se koniseti na fa'atumulia i tagata o le Pasefika ma na fa'amalieina i si'ufofoga malie o le 'aufaipese le Signature Choir ma le Sydney Symphony Orchestra i le Opera House i Sini.

Sharing a Coke with Rhonda and Ketut! In today's episode, Managing Partner Craig Emanuel sits down with Andrew Baxter, current Chair of several iconic Australian industries, businesses and not-for-profits. Andrew was previously the CEO of two of Australia's largest marketing agencies, Publicis and Ogilvy, creating the famous ‘share a Coke' campaign. How do you create a successful global marketing campaign to last generations?Andrew is one of Australia's most trusted business, marketing and communications advisors. Before establishing his consulting firm, Andrew Baxter worked with many of Australia's largest companies, brands and government bodies, as the CEO of two of the country's biggest communications agencies, now a Senior Advisor at KPMG. Andrew is currently the Chair of Australian Pork, Deputy Chair at Foresters Financial, Deputy Chair at Sydney Symphony Orchestra, a Non-Executive Director at OzHarvest, Agricultural Innovation Australia, Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

As Assistant Concertmaster of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, violinist Lerida Delbridge is a vital cornerstone of our classical music scene. She also has a passion for chamber music as a founding member of the Tinalley String Quartet, which has performed internationally and been the recipient of numerous awards. She has recently taken on the role of artistic director of Hunters Hill Music, which brings outstanding chamber music closer to audiences.In this wide-ranging conversation, Lerida discusses her multifaceted musical life, reflecting on her early musical influences, international study experiences, and the challenges and triumphs of building a career in chamber music from Australia. Delbridge also speaks about the importance of community music-making, her cherished historic violin, and the joy and insight she gains from teaching.The next Hunters Hill Music – Swirl, Swoop & Dance – is on at 2pm on Sunday 4 May at the Hunters Hill Town Hall. Visit huntershillmusic.com.au for further details about this and future concerts.

A phone call that changes everything. A seemingly impossible challenge. Hours instead of months to prepare. When mezzo-soprano Deborah Humble received that unexpected call from the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, she faced a career-defining decision: step onto the stage of the Sydney Opera House that very evening to perform Gustav Mahler's Second Symphony—a piece she had never fully sung before—or walk away from the opportunity of a lifetime.What followed was a whirlwind day of frantic preparation, from retrieving a discarded concert dress from a garbage bag in her car trunk to a 45-minute crash course with her vocal coach. With barely enough time to warm up, Deborah found herself standing before a sold-out audience at the Sydney Opera House, performing in a concert that was not only being live-streamed globally but also recorded by Deutsche Grammophon for worldwide release.The stakes couldn't have been higher. The pressure more intense. Yet amid the chaos, Deborah found clarity in a simple thought: "Simone wouldn't have asked you to step up if she didn't think you could do it." With the support of conductor Simone Young and drawing on decades of professional experience, Deborah delivered a performance that earned her a standing ovation and secured her place in Sydney Opera House history.This remarkable story transcends the world of classical music, offering powerful insights about preparation meeting opportunity, managing self-doubt, and having the courage to take calculated risks. As Deborah reflects, "We are capable of doing what we have spent our whole lives working towards." Her experience reminds us that behind every "overnight success" lies years of dedication, discipline, and determination—qualities that prepare us to seize extraordinary moments when they unexpectedly arrive.Ready to be inspired by a tale of remarkable courage under pressure? Listen as Deborah reveals what it truly takes to rise to an impossible occasion when everything is on the line.Find out more about Deborah Humble on her website.Listen to the recording here. Thanks for listening to Digitally Curious. You can buy the book that showcases these episodes at curious.click/orderYour Host is Actionable Futurist® Andrew GrillFor more on Andrew - what he speaks about and recent talks, please visit ActionableFuturist.com Andrew's Social ChannelsAndrew on LinkedIn@AndrewGrill on Twitter @Andrew.Grill on InstagramKeynote speeches hereOrder Digitally Curious

In this exclusive interview, Nick Zanetti sits down with Johannes Moser, one of the most brilliant cellists of our time. Hailed by Gramophone magazine as "one of the finest among the astonishing gallery of young virtuoso cellists," Johannes Moser has performed with the world's leading orchestras such as the Berliner Philharmoniker, New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and many more. He has worked with legendary conductors including Riccardo Muti, Zubin Mehta, Pierre Boulez, Gustavo Dudamel, and others. Johannes shares his experiences on tour, his passion for music, and the importance of innovation in his field. He also talks about his commitment to expanding the classical repertoire by commissioning new works from contemporary composers, and his dedication to teaching. He has collaborated with artists like Emanuel Ax, Joshua Bell, and Leonidas Kavakos, and participated in international festivals such as the Verbier and Gstaad Festivals. In the 2024/25 season, Johannes will have the privilege of performing the world premiere of Anna Thorvaldsdottir's Cello Concerto with the San Francisco Symphony, and will collaborate with major orchestras like the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Don't miss this unique opportunity to discover the secrets of one of the greatest cellists of his generation, as he discusses music, nutrition, and how he keeps his body and mind at their best for his performances. In questa intervista esclusiva, Nick Zanetti parla con Johannes Moser, uno dei più brillanti violoncellisti del nostro tempo. Acclamato dalla rivista Gramophone come "uno dei più straordinari tra i giovani violoncellisti", Johannes Moser ha collaborato con le orchestre più prestigiose al mondo, come la Berliner Philharmoniker, la New York Philharmonic, la Los Angeles Philharmonic e molte altre. È stato diretto da leggendari direttori d'orchestra come Riccardo Muti, Zubin Mehta, Pierre Boulez, Gustavo Dudamel e molti altri. Johannes condivide la sua esperienza in tournée, la passione per la musica e l'importanza dell'innovazione nel suo campo. Parla anche del suo impegno per ampliare il repertorio classico, commissionando nuove opere a compositori contemporanei e la sua dedizione nell'insegnamento. Ha lavorato con artisti di fama come Emanuel Ax, Joshua Bell e Leonidas Kavakos, e ha partecipato a festival internazionali come il Verbier Festival e il Gstaad Festival. Nella stagione 2024/25, Johannes avrà il privilegio di eseguire la prima mondiale del Concerto per Violoncello di Anna Thorvaldsdottir con la San Francisco Symphony e di collaborare con importanti orchestre come la Chicago Symphony Orchestra e la Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Non perdere questa opportunità unica di scoprire i segreti di uno dei più grandi violoncellisti della sua generazione, mentre discute di musica, nutrizione, e come mantiene il suo corpo e la sua mente al meglio per le sue esibizioni.

A conductor renowned for his dynamic interpretations and exceptional leadership, Vasily Petrenko has firmly established himself as one of the most compelling conductors of our time. Currently the Music Director of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, after his 15 year stint as chief conductor of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, his illustrious career spans collaborations with some of the world's finest orchestras and opera companies including the Berlin and London Symphony Orchestra, as well as the Gewandhaus, the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, the Metropolitan Opera, among many others. Vasily talks about his upbringing in the then-USSR, and speaks with great passion about the need for music to bring peace in all parts of the world. He has a deep understanding of the music he conducts, and strives to expand the musical horizons of audiences. Vasily Petrenko conducts the Sydney Symphony Orchestra from 27-30 November.

Canadian conductor Nicolas Ellis will will have his Sydney Symphony Orchestra debut whenhe conducts Elgar's Enigma Variations at the Sydney Opera House in October. He speakswith Alan Field on Monday Drive about his entrée into the music space and his fast ascent toconducting the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, one of the world's best orchestras. [...]Read More... from Interview with Nicholas Ellis

A violinist known for phenomenal technique, persuasive interpretations, and ravishing tones, Augustin Hadelich has performed across the world. He's appeared with orchestras from the Berlin and London Philharmonics to Tokyo's NHK Symphony and our own Sydney Symphony Orchestra. His recordings cover a wide range of the violin repertoire, and in 2016 he won a Grammy for Best Classical Instrumental Solo. He has a new album out this month – American Road Trip – and in this program Augustin takes us on that journey through some of the greats of American violin music. He shares with us stories of his life playing the violin, without a Rubik's cube in sight!

Auch in diesem Jahr finden sie statt: Die Bayreuther Festspiele. Mit "Tristan und Isolde" werden sie eröffnet, und wieder mit großer Spannung erwartet wird "Der Ring des Nibelungen". Dieses Mal unter neuer musikalischer Leitung: Die australische Dirigentin Simone Young steht am Pult. Seit 2022 ist sie die Chefdirigentin des Sydney Symphony Orchestra, sie ist international unterwegs, hat auf den wichtigsten Podien weltweit dirigiert und im Norden ist sie bestens bekannt. Von 2005 bis 2015 war sie in Personalunion die Intendantin der Staatsoper Hamburg und Generalmusikdirektorin des Philharmonischen Staatsorchesters. Über ihre Arbeit, über Richard Wagner und die Bayreuther Festspiele spricht Simone Young mit Friederike Westerhaus in "NDR Kultur à la carte".

Du 10 au 13 juillet, le chef d'orchestre Stéphane Denève et l'organiste titulaire de la cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, Olivier Latry, s'associent avec le Sydney Symphony Orchestra pour interpréter l'une des symphonies les plus célèbres de tous les temps : la Symphonie pour orgue de Saint-Saëns.

Are you intrigued by the share market but intimidated by the thought of investing? You're not alone. The latest episode of our podcast features Caroline Mark, co-founder and COO of the Under the Radar Report, who shares her personal journey from the arts to the world of finance. Caroline worked for prestigious institutions like the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and the National Gallery in London. She had no financial expertise. However, her desire for financial security and a better understanding of her savings led her down a path that many find daunting: building an investment portfolio.Here's a link to the blog post: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/blog/caroline-markPortfolio tracker Sharesight records your trades, shows your true performance, and saves you time and money at tax time. Sharesight automatically tracks price, performance and dividends from 240,000+ global stocks, crypto, ETFs and funds. Add cash accounts and property to get the full picture of your portfolio – all in one place. Get 4 months free at https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/sharesight-portfolio-tracking Disclosure: The links provided are affiliate links. I will be paid a commission if you use this link to make a purchase. You will receive a discount by using these links/coupon codes. I only recommend products and services that I use and trust myself or where I have interviewed and/or met the founders and have assured myself that they're offering something of value.Shares for Beginners is a production of Finpods Pty Ltd. The advice shared on Shares for Beginners is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. Shares for Beginners exists purely for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Philip Muscatello and Finpods Pty Ltd are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A distinguished conductor with a large repertoire of recordings, Osmo Vänskä has been chief conductor of orchestras in many parts of the world, including the Lahti Symphony Orchestra in his native Finland, the Iceland Symphony Orchestra, the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, and the Minnesota Orchestra. His repertoire may be vast, but it's the music of his native Finland, and in particular the music of Sibelius, for which the New York Times noted that Osmo is “one of the most important contemporary interpreters”. Osmo discusses the music of Sibelius and its importance to Finland, as well as sharing inspirational stories from his life as a conductor. Osmo Vänskä conducts the Sydney Symphony Orchestra for selections of Sibelius's original and profound music 24-27 April, and conducts the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra for Sibelius and Beethoven on 3-4 May.

The imaginative and versatile Finnish virtuoso pianist Paavali Jumppanen has established himself as a dynamic musician of seemingly unlimited capability who has cut a wide swathe as an orchestral and recital soloist and artistic director of both the classic and contemporary. He's performed in the US, Europe, Japan, China, Japan and Australia, and it is in Australia that he has made a second home, as since 2021 he has been the artistic director of the Australian National Academy of Music in Melbourne.  Paavali gives us a great insight into ANAM and their philosophy and methods, and we hear about his own musical journey including recording the entirety of Beethoven's piano sonatas. Paavali Jumpannen directs the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for Marvellous Mozart from 7-9 March at various locations. Musicians of ANAM will be performing Arnold Schönberg's Gurrelieder with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra under Simone Young on 15-16 March at the Sydney Opera House.

One of the leading violinists of his generation, Renaud Capuçon is known and loved for his poise, depth of tone, and virtuosity. He has worked with luminaries including Charles Dutoit, Claudio Abbado and Daniel Barenboim, and with all the major orchestras, whether it's the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and many, many more. He has recorded over 20 albums, and one reviewer labelled him “an uninhibited musician at the peak of his art”. He's in Sydney giving the Australian premiere of the violin concerto composed for him by Camille Pépin, with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra conducted by its chief conductor Simone Young. Renaud speaks about key moments in his career, providing insights into the life a of a top tier musician such as himself. We also hear about his role as artistic director of the Menuhin Music Academy plus the story of his remarkable instrument, played for many years by Isaac Stern. Renaud Capuçon performs Pépin's Violin Concerto La Sommeil a pris ton empreinte (Sleep retains your imprint) with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra under chief conductor Simone Young from 28 February to 2 March, a concert which also includes a performance of Mahler's Symphony no 5.

A violinist in great demand internationally, UK-born Andrew Haveron is currently the concertmaster of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, having previously served in that role with the BBC Symphony Orchestra. As first violinist with the internationally acclaimed Brodsky Quartet he recorded more than 15 albums and collaborated with a diverse cross section of artists. Despite keeping busy with the Sydney Symphony he is still able to perform in chamber recitals, including with Katheryn Selby and the Omega Ensemble, and in February he returns to the Great Synagogue in Sydney for Vienna's Golden Age, opening a new year of concerts for Live at Yours. Andrew talks about his school life at the Purcell School for Young Musicians in London, and his time with the Brodsky Quartet. He explains his move to the role of Concertmaster, providing an inside view of the nuances and responsibilities of one of the most important roles in a symphony orchestra.

The guest today is Chair, board director, business advisor and marketing thought leader, Andrew is the Chair of Australian Pork, Deputy Chair of Sydney Symphony Orchestra, and a Non-Executive Director at BirdDog (ASX), Foresters Financial, GrowthOps and Hypetap. He is also a Senior Advisor at BGH Capital and the Adjunct Professor of Marketing at the University of Sydney, and has been the Senior Advisor to KPMG's Customer, Brand and Marketing business. Prior to this he was the CEO of two of the country's largest communications agencies, Publicis, and Ogilvy. When he was running Ogilvy Australia, Andrew had 17 companies reporting to him, and at Publicis he had 12. He soon realised that to grow each company you needed robust business plans for each, which had to have an easy to understand strategy, and a clear and prioritised set of must-do's to execute that strategy. In 10 of 11 years as a CEO, this discipline led to top-line revenue growth. After stepping into a portfolio career in mid-2018, Andrew was approached by a number of companies to cast his eye over their operations as a business planning consultant. He decided that the best way to ensure accountability of his advice, was to develop a business plan framework that leveraged his years of experience. The result was the 24 Hour Business Plan, which Andrew has now run for over 100 companies in the past few years, with much success. This podcast episode includes: • Host Elizabeth Gould introduces Andrew Baxter and refers to the key impact of Andrew's message in the interview and the three practical tools she will share at the end . (0.0) • Andrew described the early influences on his creativity and how that impacted his career choices. (1:58) • The creative and often maverick thinking behind Andrew's advertising campaigns that became household names for brands including Coca Cola and Jim Beam during the 80s and 90s, the "Golden Age" of brand recognition, with innovative campaigns and personal branding becoming increasingly important. (4:41) • The mindset involved in creating campaigns for clients that may be rejected or not successful, highlighting the difficulty of navigating the industry's deadlines and competition. (10:01) • Andrew discusses the limitations of AI in creating unique and original content, citing examples of AI-generated art and music that are merely replicas of past works. (12:21) • The creative thinking behind redesigning the business plan model to create ‘The 24 hour Business Plan' and how that has been so successful. (17:20) • How selling hope and future success is important for employees, sharing examples of early-stage companies that have doubled their business in two years and larger companies that have grown by 60% after implementing their plans. (19:45) • Andrew reveals how the process simplifies complex ideas in marketing, using storytelling and visualization to communicate strategy effectively., suggesting that simplicity and emotional involvement are key to successful implementation.(23:26) • Elizabeth draws together three key takeaways for entrepreneurs to apply regarding mindset, attitude, and the magic of Andrew's 60 second bbq rule! 28:25) • And so much more! You can out find out more about Andrew's background and how the 24 Hour Business Plan will deliver success for your business here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewbaxter3/ https://www.24hourbusinessplan.com.au/

Stanley Dodds is a violinist and conductor whose career spans three decades. He has been a violinist with the Berlin Philharmonic since 1994, and principal conductor of the Berlin Symphony Orchestra since 2014. He's conducted around the world, from our own Melbourne, Tasmanian and Canberra Symphony Orchestras, to the Hamburg, Vancouver and Beijing Symphony Orchestras, amongst many others. He also has a passion for music education, which makes him the ideal choice for his latest appointment as the new chief conductor of the Sydney Youth Orchestra. Stan talks eloquently about his inspirational musical journey as both a violinist and conductor. He introduces a number of works which will feature in SYO programs throughout 2024, providing great insights into the nature and importance of the music, and the excitement he wants to inspire in our next generation of musicians. Cathy Milliken's Catalogue of the Sky performed by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra conducted by Simone Young kindly provided by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Gabriela Ortiz's Téenek, Invenciones de Territorio performed by the Berlin Philharmonic conducted by Gustavo Dudamel kindly provided by Deutschlandradio.

Really Interesting Women - the podcastEpisode 117Louise Herron AMLouise Herron became the first woman appointed to lead the World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera House. During that time, she was charged with transforming the Opera House and overseeing a decade of renewal in all aspects including the largest and most transformative series of building works since the Opera House opened in 1973. The renewal process included the enormous task of trying to improve the acoustics as part of the concert hall renovation. That herculean task had its first litmus test recently when the world-renowned conductor Simone Young led the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in the first concert after the renewal, stating afterwards... ‘I've never known anything like we're experiencing today'.  Each CEO of the Opera House seems to be a custodian, a visionary, and an historian. Louise recounts the sliding door moment that may have meant the Opera House, as we know it, may never have been built but for the late arriving Finnish/American architect Eero Saarinen who was part of the design competition judging panel and wasn't happy with the shortlist presented to him...so he started foraging through the rejected entries (some say they may have already been literally binned) and found Utzon's sketches (not even plans) – and just said, ‘that's it'.  It's a fascinating discussion covering not just the Opera House, but how Louise progressed her career, the drivers, and motivators behind her decisions. The transferable skills she has used in the varied jobs she has had. Also...we discussed where to from here for the Arts generally. How can we progress and promote the Arts and remove barriers from accessing, participating, and enjoying such a vital aspect of life.  Head to the link in my bio for Louise Herron's podcast episode.Visit instagram @reallyinterestingwomen for further interviews and posts of interesting women in history. Follow the link to leave a review....and tell your friendshttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/really-interesting-women/id1526764849If you know of a potential guest or interesting woman in history, email me atreallyinterestingwomen@gmail.com

Award winning vocalist Emma Pask, has firmly established herself as one of Australia's favourite voices in Jazz. Her effortless, honest stage presence combined with her powerful vocal ability, leaves audiences spellbound and inspired whenever she takes to the stage. While Emma's voice and style are unique, and individually her own, her performances are reminiscent of the classic era of jazz, when swing was top of the charts. Her talent was first spotted by internationally renowned Jazz great James Morrison, when she was just 16 years old. She joined his band as the lead vocalist and went on to spend a solid 20 years touring the world with Morrison. On request Emma performed the Bridal Waltz for Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban at their wedding. More recently she played support to Legendary Guitarist/Vocalist George Benson when he toured Australia. Emma opened for Grammy Award winning American vocalist Kurt Elling, on his 2018 Australian Tour. Emma is a “Mo' award winner for Jazz Vocalist of the year, and has received two ARIA award nominations for Best Jazz Album of the Year in 2014 and 2016. Emma has had the honour to sing for VIP audiences including the late Diana Princess of Wales and Princess Mary of Denmark. She has sung in London at The Queen Elizabeth Hall with the BBC Concert Orchestra, the Sydney Opera House with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Emma has performed in China with The Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, Auckland with the NZ Philharmonic, and with the WA Symphony Orchestra in Perth.  In 2019 the Emma Pask Band headlined at the Havana Jazz Festival in Cuba. Emma has toured her band throughout Europe, Asia and Australia. She has received rave reviews for her performances in Uruguay, South America, and is a regular at the prestigious Ascona Jazz Festival in Switzerland.  Despite her achievements and the international recognition of her talent, Emma retains her natural, refreshing and unpretentious, positive approach to life.  Jazz virtuoso James Morrison says of Emma, “Whilst it's fashionable to be a jazz singer these days, she is the real thing!” In 2020 amidst the Covid 19 lockdown, Emma was chosen by The Sydney Opera House to launch the first of their concerts live streamed from the stage of the hallowed Joan Sutherland Theatre. This performance won the offical Time Out (in) award for favourite Arts livestream. In 2021 The Emma Pask Big Band brought Sydney's music scene back to life after lockdown, as they featured with a sold out performance at Sunset Piazza.The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages).www.stagespodcast.com.au

Miles Mullin-Chivers began playing the cello at the age of just 4, and has been taught by some of this country's most accomplished musicians. He's performed with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, including as guest principal cellist, and with the Opera Australia Orchestra. He's played with the Canberra International Music Festival, the Four Winds Festival, Musica Viva, Selby and Friends and Live at Yours, and has also appeared as a soloist. He will be one of many Australian musicians from around the world coming together as the Australian World Orchestra, under the baton of their founder and artistic director, Alexander Briger, to perform Mahler's Symphony no 9, at the Arts Centre in Melbourne on 22 November and at the City Recital Hall Angel Place on 24 November. Miles tells some light-hearted stories about his career development, from his somewhat unorthodox education to his time as a Sydney Symphony fellow, and shares his choices of music and musicians that have inspired him through that journey.

A true leader of the next generation of choral singers, Elizabeth Scott is a highly skilful choral conductor who has led the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs' young adult choir Vox since 2008. She's worked with the Queensland, Adelaide and Melbourne Symphony Orchestras, and is a regular chorus master with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. She also has a passion for contemporary choral composers, and it's one such composer who is the centrepiece of the upcoming performance she will be conducting with Vox, of David Lang's The Little Match Girl Passion, which has been defined as one of the most profound choral works of our time. Elizabeth has spent her career nurturing and developing younger singers so that they have the tools to enjoy music throughout their entire life, including through the commissioning of new music. Vox performs The Little Match Girl Passion, and other works, at the Verbruggen Hall on Saturday, October 14.

Violinist Emily Sun is in demand internationally for her compelling and captivating interpretations. She has appeared with almost all the major Australian symphony orchestras, as well as orchestras across Europe, China, and the US. She has played in world class venues from the Sydney Opera House to the Royal Albert Hall, and has performed for royalty in both the UK and Belgium. Emily is the 2023 Artist-in-Association with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. In this interview, Emily shares memories of appearing as the schoolgirl soloist in the heartfelt 2011 documentary Mrs Carey's Concert, recalls playing for the then Prince of Wales now King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, describes her relationship with her unique instrument, and speaks about the remarkable resilience and resourcefulness of her father as a musician in Mao's China. This interview was conducted at the 2023 Australian Festival of Chamber Music in Townsville. Emily Sun is in recital at Elder Hall on September 9 as part being Artist-in-Association with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, and plays with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in the Sydney Opera House on September 15 and 16. She returns to Australia to perform with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra on November 17 and 18. The next Australian Festival of Chamber Music will take place from 26 July to 4 August 2024.

In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan interview Elise McCann, co-founder of Hey Lemonade. We ask Elise all the nosey questions we had about Hey Lemonade as an idea and an app - where the idea came from, how Elise and Lucy got it up and running and if they use their own pep talks when things get a little hard. We dig into the CSIRO's report and findings of the efficacy of the app and why it was so important to both Lucy and Elise to have writers and speakers from different walks of life involved in the app.    About our guest Actor, producer and co-founder of the pep talk app, Hey Lemonade, Elise is a Helpmann and Sydney Theatre Award winner. Elise is currently starring in Mamma Mia in the lead role as Donna.  Elise is a graduate of NIDA and studied law at the University of NSW. In 2014 she founded her own production company Oriel Entertainment whereby she has created and produced theatre, musicals and concerts for Sydney Opera House, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, QPAC, Adelaide Cabaret Festival and the ABC. Elise's debut album Dahlesque was released with ABC/Universal in 2017.   Episode partner Are you tired of the same old boring puzzles? Mix things up with Wongo Puzzles! Each puzzle is a custom design, with intricate patterns and whimsical shapes that will keep you engaged for hours. Plus, their eco-friendly materials and commitment to sustainability make Wongo Puzzles a guilt-free way to unwind. Use our link https://zen.ai/differentlybrained or the code DB to save 10% at wongopuzzles.com. The discount will be applied at checkout!   Representations & resources Hey Lemonade website CSIRO Hey Lemonade report Download the Hey Lemonade app You can purchase all of these book titles and more from your local independent bookseller or Booktopia. Please note by purchasing through these Booktopia partner links we are provided a small commission which allows us to continue to provide the podcast at no cost to our audience.    About the podcast Differently Brained shares the opinions of individuals and does not consider your personal circumstances. Differently Brained exists purely for information purposes and should not be relied on as health or medical advice. Because no brain is the same, please consult your healthcare professional for your personal medical needs. The Differently Brained team acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we record, edit and stream this podcast. We pay our respects to all First Nations peoples and their Elders part, present and emerging. We extend that respect to all First Nations cultures and their ongoing connection to the lands, waterways and communities.

Masaaki Suzuki is internationally renowned as an expert in choral music and an accomplished organist, harpsichordist and conductor. The founder and artistic director of Bach Collegium Japan, he has recorded the entirety of Bach's choral works, plus his concertos, orchestral suites, and solo works for harpsichord. His expertise extends well beyond Bach, having conducted repertoire as diverse as Britten, Beethoven, Mahler and Mendelssohn, but it's Mozart that brings him to Australia as he conducts the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, joined by the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, for Mozart's Great Mass in C Minor, June 7-10, at the Sydney Opera House. In this conversation, Masaaki talks with great passion about the importance of Bach as a foundation stone to the composers who follow, shares some memorable tales from his earlier years, and introduces some of the vast number of recordings of Bach Collegium Japan.

In "In Conversation" today we hear from Nicolas Altstaedt. He is a musician with head, heart and soul and an extremely likeable interlocutor. As a soloist (cellist), conductor or even, for example, musical director of an international chamber music festival, he works with a wide variety of orchestras and groups around the world to express his love of music. SBS German was fortunate enough to speak with him during his short stay here in Australia. He explained aspects of classical music that many are not aware of, such as the fact that instruments have to be tuned differently for certain works, as well as general points about how soloists, conductors and orchestras work together. And he also has a lot of interesting things to say about the famous Elgar Cello Concerto, which he will perform this week at the Opera House with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. - In „Im Gespräch“ hören wir heute von Nicolas Altstaedt. Er ist mit Kopf, Herz und Seele Musiker und ein äußerst sympathischer Gesprächspartner. Als Solist (Cellist), Dirigent oder auch zum Beispiel Musikalischer Leiter eines internationalen Kammermusikfestivals arbeitet er mit verschiedensten Orchestern und Gruppierungen in der ganzen Welt zusammen, um seiner Liebe zur Musik Ausdruck zu geben. SBS German hatte das Glück, mit ihm während seines kurzen Aufenthalts hier in Australien sprechen zu können. Er erklärt Aspekte der klassischen Musik, die vielen sicherlich nicht so bekannt sind, wie die Tatsache, dass Instrumente für gewisse Werk anders als üblich gestimmt werden müssen, als auch generelle Punkte, wie zum Beispiel das Zusammenwirken von Solisten, Dirigent und Orchester vorstatten geht. Und auch über das berühmte Elgar Cello Konzert, welches er in dieser Woche im Opernhaus mit dem Sydney Symphonie Orchesters aufführen wird, hat er viel Interessantes zu sagen.

Not yet 25 years old, Marie-Ange Nguci has exploded onto the international scene in just the last few years, having performed with Orchestre de Paris, Konzerthausorcheter Berlin, and the BBC Symphony Orchestra to name just a few. She certainly fit the model of a child prodigy, being accepted into the Paris Conservatoire at 13, completing her Master of the Piano at 16, and releasing her first album at 20. She's coming to Sydney to join the Sydney Symphony Orchestra to perform Saint-Saëns Second Piano Concerto from the 8th to the 11th of March at the Sydney Opera House, as well as a solo recital on Monday 6th March at the City Recital Hall Angel Place. In this conversation, conducted remotely from her home in Paris, Marie-Ange speaks with great warmth and enthusiasm of the repertoire she has chosen for the program, we hear about growing up in her home country of Albania, and the move to Paris at just 13 years old to attend the Paris Conservatoire. Her passion for her music is unparalleled.

Josh Pyke is a multi-award-winning Australian singer-songwriter. Producing five albums, all of which debuted in the top ten, and a stand-alone special with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra which notably won Best Original Soundtrack/Cast/Show Album in 2016. Pyke's career has been one of the consistent hits - touring his albums across Australia, the United Kingdom, and the USA, performing at Glastonbury, South by Southwest, and a myriad of the top music festivals. With a career spanning decades with no sign of stopping, Josh Pyke is a force of the indie genre to be reckoned with. Connect with Josh: Website YouTube Instagram Spotify Facebook

Inizia l'8 febbraio alla Concert Hall dell'Opera House di Sydney la stagione 2023 della Sydney Symphony Orchestra realizzata dalla direttrice d'orchestra principale Simone Young.

In November 2022 creator, singer, songwriter Ngaiire performed with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House forecourt. Catching a glimpse of the nerves and excitement, Ngaiire sat with Courtney ahead of the show, sharing all the lessons learned in her career in music, how her life experiences have shaped her art and how this performance had her mum crying tears of joy.For more Sydney Opera House podcasts, visit sydneyoperahouse.com/digital/podcasts or your favourite podcast platform.-- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year's People's Choice Concert is a unique opportunity to vote for the music the Sydney Symphony Orchestra should play, with tunes ranging from the greatest composers, the world of film and opera and even some undiscovered gems.

Simone Young, tra i migliori direttori d'orchestra al mondo, ci presenta il ricchissimo programma della SSO per il 2023.

Notre invité aujourd'hui est Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, pianiste de musique classique qui est de retour en Australie pour des concerts avec le Sydney Symphony Orchestra du 12 au 15 octobre et aussi le 17 octobre. Il sera également à Adelaide le 19 octobre prochain pour un concert avec The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra.

Andrea Molino, noto per avere diretto opere liriche a Sydney e Melbourne, torna in Australia per dirigere per la prima volta la Sydney Symphony Orchestra nella Rapsodia in blu di George Gershwin.

Dopo due anni di chiusura e una ristrutturazione costata 100 milioni di dollari, mercoledì prossimo sarà inaugurata la nuova sala da concerti dell'Opera House di Sydney. Ce ne parla Frank Celata, clarinettista principale della Sydney Symphony Orchestra. 

As Artistic Director of the Brandenburg Orchestra, Paul Dyer leads a dedicated team of musicians and support staff who bring passion and excellence to every performance. In 2013 Paul was awarded the Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for his ‘distinguished service to the performing arts, particularly orchestral music as a director, conductor and musician, through the promotion of educational programs and support for emerging artists'. Under Paul's direction, the Brandenburg has become one of the most outstanding period instrument ensembles in the world. Paul Dyer founded the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra with Managing Director Bruce Applebaum in 1989. The Brandenburg's first official concert was at the Sydney Opera House, a moment Paul readily recalls with fondness and disbelief at his own naivete with such an ambitious project. It is however this ambition and passion that Paul has brought to the organisation every day, and which has led the orchestra from strength to strength. Paul's dedication and enthusiasm continue to inspire the musicians and support team, as the orchestra grows and innovates, challenges and inspires, both audience and performer alike. Paul completed postgraduate studies in solo performance with Bob van Asperen at the Royal Conservatorium in The Hague, and has appeared as soloist, continuo player and conductor with many major Australian and European orchestras - the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Opera Australia, Australian Youth Orchestra, Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, the Pacific Baroque Orchestra, Vancouver, and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, London. Paul is an inspiring teacher and has been a staff member at various Conservatories throughout the world. In 1995 he received a Churchill Fellowship and Paul is also Patron of St Gabriel's School for Hearing Impaired Children. In 2003 Paul was awarded the Australian Centenary Medal for his services to Australian society and the advancement of music and in 2010 the Sydney University Alumni Medal for Professional Achievement. The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Recipient of Best New Podcast at 2019 Australian Podcast Awards. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages). www.stagespodcast.com.au

Sydney Symphony Orchestra prepares for Of This Earth, a new composition from Kalkadunga man William Barton

From the arts to politics: today we speak to Debbie Scholem, a former professional freelance violinist for the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Now in retirement, Debbie is dedicating her energy on her vision for Australia by advocating for a republic.

Chair, board director, business advisor and marketing thought leader, Andrew is the Chair of Australian Pork, and a Non-Executive Director at Foresters Financial, GrowthOps, BirdDog, Hypetap, Sydney Symphony Orchestra and OzHarvest. He is also a Senior Advisor at BGH Capital and the Adjunct Professor of Marketing at the University of Sydney, and has been the Senior Advisor to KPMG's Customer, Brand and Marketing business. Prior to this he was the CEO of two of the country's largest communications agencies, Publicis, and Ogilvy, where he was a trusted counsel to many of Australia's most iconic brands. Andrew regularly writes and speaks about the future of marketing, in a world where both consumers and technology are ever-evolving. He has been named as one of LinkedIn's Top 40 Australian influencers, recognised by Campaign magazine as one of the Top 5 Agency Leaders in Australia and New Zealand, and the winner of Australian Marketing Institute's Sir Charles McGrath Award for his significant contribution to the field of marketing. Andrew is a Fellow of the Australian Marketing Institute, a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and holds a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from Monash University

One of Australia's most distinguished violinists, Dene Olding has a long history with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, having been their Concertmaster for two separate stints. He's performed as a concerto soloist in Australia and internationally, whether it be performing the great concertos of the past or premiering new works. A member of the Australia Ensemble, he's also first violinist of the renowned Goldner String Quartet. In this conversation, Simon Moore speaks with Dene about his long career after growing up in a household with two professional pianists. He also shares touching memories of his father, Max Olding, who passed away in late 2021. Photo credit: Keith Saunders

Marty spends time with Bugs Bunny and Crash Bandicoot in this episode, with a whole host of instruments on display. Playlist: "The Rabbit of Seville" performed by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, conducted by George Daugherty, and "Main Theme from Crash Bandicoot 2" performed by Marc Hedges and his Trend Orchestra.

This week's guest is Genevieve Lang, a fellow mum who also sends her children to a Montessori program here in Australia. Now, this was one of those school situations when you realize that amongst us parents, we are still interesting adults with extraordinary life experiences. And it was during the recent lockdown that I had the opportunity to hear her play the harp for us all during our very own harp half hour.  What began as an intimate and very personal performance over Zoom turned out to be an opportunity for me to follow my curiosity and ask Genevieve to be a guest on this podcast. I have to say, I needed to muster my courage to make this ask. And this is the kind of bravery that I want to teach you too as a coach. It's the type of courage to share your talent with a new crowd or to reach out to a fellow parent and ask them how they decided on their career. It's the kind of bravery that we all need to live more enriching lives and to ultimately find it within ourselves to finally pursue our purpose right now, even in the midst of messy and uncertain times. It's also the courage that I feature front and center in my free download that you can find on my website on www.melissallarena.com/courage.  Have you yet grabbed your own copy of my Courage Makerspace Playbook? In this playbook, you'll have an opportunity to grow and test your own courage muscles. See where they are today and where they can use some strengthening so that you can get more out of your life. Pick any one of my 7 specific exercises and see where you rise up versus fall a bit apart. We all have our own sore spots when it comes to being courageous. So be sure to grab your own free Courage Makerspace Playbook right now. In this episode, we cover how some of our best and most intimate memories come out of ordinary moments including when she once played her harp in a carpark. She also shares her take on courage and the kind it took for her to hold back a bit in her own artistry to ensure the audience got what they needed (i.e. moment of silence to heal in some cases). We discuss where the women in music are and have been, as well as some orchestra best hiring practices that are also applicable to business that you may want to implement yourself. About Genevieve Lang Genevieve Lang has performed regularly as a section and guest principal harpist with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. She has also enjoyed a long association with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra. Genevieve is a founding member of SHE (Seven Harp Ensemble), a group directed by harpist Alice Giles, which is active in commissioning and performing new Australian music. As a soloist she has performed with the Tasmanian, West Australian and New Zealand Symphony Orchestras.   Genevieve has presented courses in chamber music appreciation at the University of Sydney's Centre for Continuing Education and tutored the Australian Youth Orchestra's music journalism course, Words About Music. She has undertaken traineeships in artistic administration and music presentation, which gave her the opportunity to work with a number of Australian orchestras and with ABC Radio. Since then, she has worked with Gondwana Choirs, the Australian Youth Orchestra, and Pinchgut Opera. Genevieve regularly delivers pre-concert talks for the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, and has edited various publications for the SSO for the last 10 years. Amidst all that, she's still a very busy harpist! Share this conversation with anyone who enjoys classical music, who might really miss the arts, someone who is also interested and curious about what it actually takes to become a harpist and truly perform on the world's various stages. Enjoy this conversation today! Highlights Memories: Memories are made in the ordinary moments and the sensations that you experience in your body if you have that level of awareness of rising joy or catching it on the wing, and retaining it. Mastery: Mastering any skill, art or performance exists in the mind of letting go of aiming for perfection and allowing what happens and allowing for the audience to receive it in a very different way to how you might perceive it. Audacity: You have to learn how to channel what is the negative and nervous energy into a positive one and an excitement. It's very much a mental game. Healing: Harp therapy has massive applications from both ends of life – from neonatal tiny little tots in the neonatal ICU right through to end of life, palliative care, and everything in between. Simplicity: To play the harp therapeutically in a medical setting or a respite setting, you have to do very little plucking of the strings. In fact, the medicine is in the spaces between. The resonance of the harp, the way it sounds, and the way it lingers in your body, mind, and your ears is where the therapy is to be found. Simple music is what does the trick. Courage: As a classically-trained performer where she played music with deep complexity, Genevieve felt very uncomfortable with leaving so much space. And it took so much courage for her to hold back and learn to become comfortable with silence. Pattern: Math and music have a correlation in terms of patterns because we see patterns in music all the time and there are math patterns in nature and science. Curiosity: Feeling the need to diversify a little bit away from purely performance, Genevieve took a music journalism course. Is there another way to bring your talents to the world? Explore your alternatives! Creativity: For Genevieve, the act of crafting a narrative and selecting the words of telling the story from start to finish was more creative than anything she has done on the harp for 10 years. An orchestra is an act of performance, but writing words and composing words was a creative art.  Ensemble: SHE is a beautiful acronym for Seven Harp Ensemble, that Genevieve is a part of. The individual makeup of the group changes depending on people's availability. History of women in music: Women in music are everywhere. But for a really long time, they've been silenced by societal norms. For example, Clara Schumann had a 61-year career as a concert pianist.  Hiring: Women in orchestras started to grow, even outnumbering men. And that's because the screening process has changed where they've gotten rid of gender bias. Diversity: Businesses have adopted the orchestral model in a lot of places. They saw this diversity emerging from this new process of screened auditions. Brain Integration: Music, particularly for a developing mind, is an incredible full brain workout.  Emotions: How music elicits emotions is a mystery Genevieve wants to cherish and doesn't want to understand otherwise it will remove a layer of that wonder of being human. Links for more information Website: https://www.abc.net.au/classic/genevieve-lang/7952748 Instagram @abcclassic Twitter @ABCClassic FREE DOWNLOAD Want to grab your free copy of the Courage Makerspace (™) Playbook? Download the Courage Makerspace(™) here www.melissallarena.com/courage   Boost your courage in 7-days using the exact courage design tools that have worked for both me and my clients. Grab your free playbook instantly so that you can discover how to:   Figure out what makes you tick Be more accountable and not procrastinate Overcome imposter syndrome Stop caring about what others think Progress despite self-doubt Manage anxiety Ask for help You will have a step-by-step playbook to help you finally fulfill your life purpose! Do not miss out on this free opportunity as it will not be available for long.   Want to continue the conversation? Find me on Instagram! You can read my daily mini-blogs centered on the same three topics that my podcast features: creativity, courage, and curiosity. I believe that without all three it would be impossible to solve the challenges we were each uniquely made to solve. Wouldn't you agree? I'm easy to find on Instagram @melissallarena Rather keep it professional? Let's connect on LinkedIn. I encourage every single podcast listener to connect with me.

This is one of my favourite stories from my travels! In my final week of living in Sydney, Australia, I decided to take the opportunity to go a concert and watch the Sydney Symphony Orchestra play at Sydney Opera House. However things didn't quite go to plan and I stood out like a sore thumb!! Thank you so much to everyone listening to the podcast recently. Please do support it by Subscribing on YouTube, Following on Instagram and sharing it with your friends - it means the world! Don't forget to follow The Worst Traveller on YouTube! Check out The Worst Traveller Blog at www.theworsttraveller.com If you enjoy this episode please do leave a 5* rating and review on Apple Podcasts - it would mean the world! The Backpack I recommend: https://www.discoversalkan.com/store/?ref=12 My Instagram: @tomjpage + @worsttraveller My TikTok: @theworsttraveller See you next week!

As CEO of Opera Australia and former Managing Director of Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Rory Jeffes has an intricately wound background in both creativity and business. Tune in for some fantastic insights on mediating competing priorities, how to communicate more effectively and the importance of asking the right questions. Links/References Rory Jeffes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rory-jeffes The Common Creative Podcast (Paul and Chris): https://creativecommons.org.au The Common Creative (Mailing List Subscriptions): http://eepurl.com/hgp0_jSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to Financial Therapy. Take a moment right now to just imagine following your dreams. Or imagine doing a profession that you love so much, that you would do it for free. What about leaving everything you know behind to follow an uncommon path. In this episode of Financial Therapy we are going to explore what inspires people to choose say their passion, over a regular pay check. We're heading out to discover what money is like on the road less travelled, where individuals make less standard choices about how the make money, and what are the driving forces that inspire them to do so.I'm calling it ‘Money on the Road Less Travelled'. My first guest's passion has meant he has performed in front of 3.8 billion people world wide. It was conducting the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the  Sydney Olympics Opening Ceremony. Imagine over half of the world's population watching you do your day job! George Ellis is a conductor and composer, whose work has taken him around the world working with the likes of the late Lou Reed and transforming the songs of David Bowie into orchestral masterpieces ... and he happens to be my good mate. If you are loving the show please rate and review,  plus you can make a donation to support my work via FinancialTherapy.org.HOST - Jane Monica-Jones, Financial Therapist & Author of The Billionaire BuddhaFinancial Therapy - financialtherapy.orgJane Monica-Jones - janemonicajones.comFinancial Wellbeing Courses - financialwellbeing.coThe Billionaire Buddha on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3kGlBv3GUEST - George Ellis, Conduct & ComposerWeb: georgeellis.com.auGeorge Ellis conducted the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Opening Ceremony of the Sydney Olympic Games in front of 110,000 people and for an international television audience of 3.8 billion people. He has conducted concerts in Paris, London, Vienna, Venice, Rome, Florence, Amsterdam, Brussels, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Athens and Kuala Lumpur. He has conducted the Queensland Symphony, Tasmanian Symphony, West Australian Symphony, Canberra Symphony Orchestras and Orchestra Victoria, Melbourne. He has also worked with international popular artists including Lou Reed.WE HOPE YOU'LL SUPPORT THE SHOW BY MAKING A DONATIONVIA PATREON OR PAYPALSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=4EDKQRRG3YNK2)