Podcast appearances and mentions of YolanDa Brown

Why is the viola the butt of so many jokes? Does the viola deserve to be mocked, or is it the unsung hero of the orchestra? YolanDa Brown is joined by Martin and Minn to unpack the origins of viola jokes and demystify why violas so often get the short end of the stick - or should we say bow? But for Martin and Minn the viola's status as a comedic goldmine sometimes has wider implications that aren't necessarily positive, for example putting people off learning the instrument, affecting the way composers write for it, and annoying viola players on a regular basis. If you like a good viola joke, you'll find plenty in this episode, proving that the viola can absolutely play first fiddle in the world of comedy…#PitchMeClassicalInstagram: @londonphilharmonicorchestra TikTok: @lporchestraBluesky: @lporchestraFacebook: @londonphilharmonicorchestra YouTube: @londonphilharmonicorchestra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What makes classical music sound like classical music? And what does the word ‘classical' mean anyway? YolanDa Brown is joined by Kristina and Mark to give their take on these big questions. They do their best to figure out where the line is between classical and non-classical music, whether film music is classical, and what makes classical music classical. And they attempt to pin down why the word ‘classical' came to be used to describe this genre of music in the first place. Plus, Mark and Kristina each share three recommendations that they think demonstrate the breadth and variety of classical music - pieces that are ideal for anyone new to it! #PitchMeClassicalInstagram: @londonphilharmonicorchestra TikTok: @lporchestraBluesky: @lporchestraFacebook: @londonphilharmonicorchestra YouTube: @londonphilharmonicorchestra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Pitch Me Classical! Saxophonist and presenter YolanDa Brown and players from the London Philharmonic Orchestra pitch their thoughts on some of classical music's most-asked questions, with plenty of chit-chat and laughter along the way. Instagram: @londonphilharmonicorchestraTikTok: @lporchestraFacebook: @londonphilharmonicorchestraYoutube: @londonphilharmonicorchestra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YolanDa Brown takes us through some of the best bits of Series 7. Why do trumpets transpose, and do they enjoy it? How has recording film music changed over the years? And what does retirement look like for orchestral musicians? Plus, singer Brindley Sherratt shares his top tips on preparing to sing an operatic role.With trombonist Mark Templeton, violinist Minn Majoe, horn player Mark Vines, tuba player Lee Tsarmaklis, double bass player Simon Carrington, trumpeter Anne McAneney, bass Brindley Sherratt, clarinettist Thomas Watmough, conductor Ed Gardner, composer Colin Matthews, violinist Geoffrey Lynn, oboist Joan Graham, and bassoonist Gareth Newman.That's it for now from LPO Offstage. Thanks for joining us along the way and stay tuned as we'll be back soon with a brand new podcast.Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra. #OffstagePodTwitter: @LPOrchestraInstagram: @londonphilharmonicorchestraFacebook: @londonphilharmonicorchestra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YolanDa Brown sits down with three former LPO members - violinist Geoff Lynn, bassoonist Gareth Newman, and oboist Joan Graham - to explore retirement. When they retire, some musicians sell their instruments and never play a note again. Others reduce the amount of performing they're doing to make more time for teaching. The former LPO members chatting to YolanDa today all approached retirement in very different ways.Geoff, Gareth and Joan tell YolanDa what they miss about their orchestral years, share the pits and troughs of their careers, and share hints and tips for anyone who might be thinking about their retirement whether it's decades away or fast approaching.Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra. #OffstagePodX: @LPOrchestraInstagram: @londonphilharmonicorchestraFacebook: @londonphilharmonicorchestra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YolanDa Brown joins composer Colin Matthews, Principal Conductor of the LPO Edward Gardner and flautist Juliette Bausor to revisit Gustav Holst's most famous work, The Planets.Faber recently published a new facsimile edition of Holst's The Planets, edited by Colin Matthews, and today's episode explores its significance and the unique insights that the original handwritten manuscript can give us. Colin, Ed and Juliette also talk to YolanDa about their favourite and least favourite movements, their thoughts on the speed you should play the big tune in ‘Jupiter', and tips on how best to achieve the famous choral fade at the end of Neptune.Plus, what happened musically when Pluto lost its status as a planet… Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra. #OffstagePodX: @LPOrchestraInstagram: @londonphilharmonicorchestraFacebook: @londonphilharmonicorchestra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, another one of our top episodes from the archive… YolanDa Brown joins organist and conductor Anna Lapwood, piccolo player Stewart McIlwham and violinist Martin Höhmann to take a close look at Camille Saint-Saëns' Symphony No.3 - his organ symphony. They discuss the challenges of communicating with the conductor from the organ, how to get the perfect tempo so those mammoth chords have maximum impact, and how the flutes and violins manage the difficult offbeat rhythms. Anna also reveals how she's able to practise on concert hall organs, gives some social media tips for musicians who want to share their own musical journeys, and our listener question zooms in on organ ‘stops'. Plus, what it's like to actually be inside a 32-foot organ pipe… If you have any questions you'd like to put to the musicians, please email offstage@lpo.org.uk, and you might be featured in Series 7!Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra. #OffstagePodX: @LPOrchestraInstagram: @londonphilharmonicorchestraFacebook: @londonphilharmonicorchestra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YolanDa Brown sits down with contrabassoonist Simon Estell and clarinettist Tom Watmough for a deep dive into Brahms' Four symphoniesBrahms' symphonies are right at the beating heart of orchestral repertoire for very good reason: audiences love their romanticism and drama, and players can't get enough of those gorgeous melodies. But how do you keep the music fresh when it's played so often? Tom and Simon reveal how every conductor creates new challenges for the orchestra, and how Brahms was inspired by the musicians he worked with.Plus, what's your favourite Brahms symphony? Simon and Tom discover that's a very difficult question to answer.If you have any questions you'd like to put to the musicians, please email offstage@lpo.org.uk, and you might be featured in Series 7!Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra. #OffstagePodX: @LPOrchestraInstagram: @londonphilharmonicorchestraFacebook: @londonphilharmonicorchestra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YolanDa Brown talks to trumpeter Anne McAneney and cellist Francis Bucknall and explores Stravinsky's Firebird. The Firebird is a hugely popular work, but what makes it so enduring? Anne, Francis and YolanDa discuss its story, Stravinsky's revolutionary writing, and how to keep the music sounding fresh on stage and in recordings. They also mention a number of related works and why Stravinsky's music lends itself so well to education projects. Plus, they reveal what changes when a piece is being recorded, and the extra layer of difficulty that comes with being filmed. If you have any questions you'd like to put to the musicians, please email offstage@lpo.org.uk, and you might be featured in Series 7!Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra. #OffstagePodX: @LPOrchestraInstagram: @londonphilharmonicorchestraFacebook: @londonphilharmonicorchestra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clive Anderson and YolanDa Brown are joined by Matt Lucas & Elis James, Trinny Woodall, Urooj Ashfaq and Martin Jarvis for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Bill Ryder Jones and Marika Hackman.

YolanDa Brown joins violinist Minn Majoe and horn player Mark Vines to share their touring tips and tricks.Hot off the plane from their recent tour to Asia, Minn and Mark share the highlights and lowlights of the trip with YolanDa, who brings in her own touring experiences. They discuss the difficulties of transporting large instruments, suitcase essentials, and how to navigate washing your clothes when you're away from home. Plus, ideas for what to do on a day off abroad…If you have any questions you'd like to put to the musicians, please email offstage@lpo.org.uk, and you might be featured in Series 7!Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra. #OffstagePodX: @LPOrchestraInstagram: @londonphilharmonicorchestraFacebook: @londonphilharmonicorchestra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YolanDa Brown joins harpist Rachel Masters and trombonist Mark Templeton to talk all things festive in this special Christmas episode. In this episode of LPO Offstage YolanDa and her guests share their favourite musical Christmas memories. They discuss the magic of carol singing, the pros and cons of seasonal gigs, and their favourite Christmas repertoire including some amusing alternative lyrics. Plus, they bust some myths about busking and share their tips and trips for performing in inclement weather…If you have any questions you'd like to put to the musicians, please email offstage@lpo.org.uk, and you might be featured in Series 7!Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra. #OffstagePodX: @LPOrchestraInstagram: @londonphilharmonicorchestraFacebook: @londonphilharmonicorchestra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This isn't your prototypical episode of The Safe Room. This week, we're joined by an international actress, Yolanda Brown, who resides in Madrid, Spain. We first met at the 2022 TINFF Festival (Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival). We were supposed to have this interview a year ago, but A LOT happened between then and now. However, one year later, Yolanda and I are finally getting the chance to talk about her illustrious career.Alone this year, Yolanda has won multiple awards for her contributions to the comedy series "Los Aspirantes" (The Applicants) for Best Directing Duo (Morgana Film Festival), and Best TV Episode (Universe Multicultural Film Festival). This episode carries an aura that reminisces when The Safe Room got started. A very relaxed and conversational talk, and it gives a spotlight for guests to share their stories. There are still some takeaways and some keen advice, but this interview offers a chance to hear about someone you probably don't know well, in hopes their journey motivates you.Timestamps:0:42 - Welcome Yolanda To The Safe Room!4:40 - Hot Seat Segment11:46 - Yolanda's Start Into Filmmaking15:13 - Working In A Team Scenario 17:08 - The Filmmaking Industry: Is It Good Or Bad?21:31 - Creating Recognition For Actors and Actresses At Film Festivals28:30 - How Yolanda Markets Herself To International Audiences34:00 - Activity: Open Dialogue38:13 - A Final Takeaway From Yolanda39:40 - ConclusionFollow Yolanda on Instagram: @brown.secondary and @brownmelian________________________________________________________________________________________________Business inquiries: thesaferoomtoronto@gmail.comFollow the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Leave a review and 5 stars!Instagram & TikTok: @thesaferoomofficialLinkedIn Page: The Safe RoomSubscribe to our YouTube channel!Intro & Outro: Shon Williams - First Lady

We've been dipping into the LPO Offstage archives and revisiting our favourite episodes. In this one, YolanDa Brown sits down with baritone Roddy Williams, horn player Johnny Ryan and cellist Kristina Blaumane to hear what singers can learn from instrumental playing, and why the issues of balancing a voice with an orchestra may not be what you expect. YolanDa also discovers how the players transition from the concert stage to the opera pit and back again, and finds out about the surround sound experience Roddy has when he's got some bars rest…Plus, Roddy explains the lengths singers have to go to to protect their voices… Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra. #OffstagePodX: @LPOrchestraInstagram: @londonphilharmonicorchestraFacebook: @londonphilharmonicorchestra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here's another favourite episode from the LPO Offstage archives! YolanDa Brown chats to Damian Davis about the celebrated LPO truck, complete with a hydraulic lift and kitchenette, and asks how he safely transports hundreds of instruments to concert halls around the world. She also hears bass player Laura Murphy's point of view - when do you take your ‘second' instrument, and what do you absolutely not put in your instrument case when you go on tour…?If you have any questions you'd like to put to the musicians, please email offstage@lpo.org.uk, and you might be featured in Series 7!Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra. #OffstagePodTwitter: @LPOrchestraInstagram: @londonphilharmonicorchestraFacebook: @londonphilharmonicorchestra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A special edition for Black History Month celebrating the lives and music of black women. Michael Berkeley revisits some of the many inspiring guests from the last few years who chose music written or performed by black women, and who have made their own important contributions to black history: artists Helen Cammock and Theaster Gates, writers Kit de Waal, Nadifa Mohamed and Isabel Wilkerson, jazz saxophonist YolanDa Brown, broadcaster Johny Pitts, and Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason, mother of seven brilliant young musicians including 2023 BBC Proms stars cellist Sheku and pianist Isata. Their choices range from music by Florence Price to performances by Nina Simone and soprano Jessye Norman. Producer: Graham Rogers

We're taking you back to one of our favourite episodes of LPO Offstage from the archives. This episode is all about venues and YolanDa Brown talks to violinist Tania Mazzetti and trombonist Mark Templeton to discover insights about how different acoustics can radically affect performance, as well as the best (and worst) backstage facilities. And quite a lot of beer. And sausages. If you have any questions you'd like to put to the musicians, please email offstage@lpo.org.uk, and you might be featured in Series 7!Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra. #OffstagePodTwitter: @LPOrchestraInstagram: @londonphilharmonicorchestraFacebook: @londonphilharmonicorchestra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're playing and listening to music all day for your job, what do you listen to the rest of the time? In this final episode of Series 6, YolanDa Brown sits down with Simon Carrington (principal timpanist) and Alice Ivy-Pemberton (violinist and co-leader of the LPO) to talk about their personal relationship with music… They discuss music that imbues every day walking with meaning and purpose, getting in the zone while listening to music on the train, and sometimes just needing silence (‘nature's music'!).They also share experiences of being forced to listen to the music that's constantly playing in their heads, hearing melody in everyday sounds, and music that sparks very specific memories… Plus, the best playlist for a dinner party, and the one recording they would take with them to a desert island. If you have any questions you'd like to put to the musicians, please email offstage@lpo.org.uk, and you might be featured in Series 7!Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra. #OffstagePodTwitter: @LPOrchestraInstagram: @londonphilharmonicorchestraFacebook: @londonphilharmonicorchestra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YolanDa Brown takes us through some of the best bits of Series 6, from alternative career paths, to romance in the orchestra, and a deep dive into Holst's Planets. There's also advice from Anna Lapwood about how to get into classical music, and Ben Gernon gives us a tour of the orchestra pit at Glyndebourne opera house. Plus, Lee and Dave's must have tour items… Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra. #OffstagePodTwitter: @LPOrchestraInstagram: @londonphilharmonicorchestraFacebook: @londonphilharmonicorchestra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YolanDa Brown joins cor anglais player Sue Böhling and double bass player Hugh Kluger to find out the reality of life as an orchestral musician, from finding the best bakeries in South East London to having a whole additional career as an interior designer. In this episode of LPO Offstage YolanDa sits down to chat with Sue and Hugh about their must have items on tour, what they listen to outside their job, and some surprising facts about where their careers might have gone if they didn't choose the route of a professional musician. Plus, listener questions ask about favourite venues, the best thing about their instruments, and one very famous cor anglais solo… If you would like to get in touch with your own question about anything to do with classical music, please email offstage@lpo.org.uk and you could feature on a future podcast…Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Twitter: @LPOrchestraInstagram: @londonphilharmonicorchestraFacebook: @londonphilharmonicorchestra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YolanDa Brown joins trumpet player Anne McAneney, cellist Francis Bucknall and harpist Rachel Masters to discuss Gustav Holst's most famous work, The Planets. Space, the solar system and intergalactic travel have been depicted in music and films for decades, but Gustav Holst was there early, trying to communicate the vastness of the planets (and their mythical links) with music. In this episode of LPO Offstage the players reveal what the piece is really like to play, the techniques Holst uses in his music which make it sound so ‘space like' and why he was so ahead of his time. Plus, musical extracts weave through the conversation… If you would like to get in touch with your own question about anything to do with classical music, please email offstage@lpo.org.uk and you could feature on a future podcast…Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Twitter: @LPOrchestraInstagram: @londonphilharmonicorchestraFacebook: @londonphilharmonicorchestra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've dug into the archives to share one of our favourite episodes of LPO Offstage - Keeping in Shape. Facing the fear of fear, admitting you might not always want to go to those after concert drinks, and searching for the best strengthening exercises to avoid injury as a musician and a conductor are just a few of the tips and topics discussed by YolanDa Brown, cellist Elisabeth Wiklander and conductor Karina Canellakis. They discover that being in top shape for your job as a musician is a very personal journey. And how do you find that ‘lake stillness' before a performance?Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Twitter: @LPOrchestraInstagram: @londonphilharmonicorchestraFacebook: @londonphilharmonicorchestra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anneka Rice and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.

YolanDa Brown joins tuba player Lee Tsarmaklis and trombone player Dave Whitehouse to get the inside scoop on the low brass section of the orchestra. What exactly is the low brass section? As well as their respective trombone and tuba, Dave and Lee have to play multiple instruments ranging from the cimbasso, to the alto trombone, to the sousaphone and the ‘baritone thingy'. But do they all actually sound good? Dave and Lee reveal their thoughts on these mysterious instruments, and take us through some of the best low brass moments in music. A listener also asks whether a brass player would ever get paid less if all they had was rests for a whole symphonic movement, and we find out Dave and Lee's essential tour items (aside from anything musical)…Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Twitter: @LPOrchestraInstagram: @londonphilharmonicorchestraFacebook: @londonphilharmonicorchestra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YolanDa Brown joins Eastbourne's Arts Ambassador Chris Connelley, LPO viola player Kate Leek and clarinettist Tom Watmough to find out what their top tips are for visiting Sussex, the LPO's second home. As well as the Royal Festival Hall, the LPO performs regularly in Brighton, Eastbourne and Lewes in East Sussex for the Glyndebourne season. And quite a few of the musicians live in the area. What brings the musicians to that part of the world? And what recommendations do they have for holidaymakers? Chris also reveals some exciting new arts projects in Eastbourne, and we find out where to get the best produce in the area. Plus, the famous ‘Sussex Smokie' (but has anyone actually heard of it?)… Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Twitter: @LPOrchestraInstagram: @londonphilharmonicorchestraFacebook: @londonphilharmonicorchestra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YolanDa Brown joins organist and conductor Anna Lapwood, piccolo player Stewart McIlwham and violinist Martin Höhmann to take a close look at Camille Saint-Saëns' Symphony No.3 - his organ symphony. They discuss the challenges of communicating with the conductor from the organ, how to get the perfect tempo so those mammoth chords have maximum impact, and how the flutes and violins manage the difficult offbeat rhythms. Anna also reveals how she's able to practise on concert hall organs, gives some social media tips for musicians who want to share their own musical journeys, and our listener question zooms in on organ ‘stops'. Plus, what it's like to actually be inside a 32-foot organ pipe… If you have a question you'd like to ask the musicians, email offstage@lpo.org.ukProduced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Twitter: @LPOrchestraInstagram: @londonphilharmonicorchestraFacebook: @londonphilharmonicorchestra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The very thought of an audition might make you nervous, but what can you learn from being assessed in this way, and what do the musicians look for when they're sitting on an audition panel? YolanDa Brown joins cellist Kristina Blaumane and trombone player Mark Templeton to get an inside look at orchestral auditions: from managing nerves, to how to distinguish between players when you have to listen to up to 80 hours of audition recordings… Plus, a listener asks how the musicians stay motivated when their busy musical lives become a bit overwhelming… Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Twitter: @LPOrchestraInstagram: @londonphilharmonicorchestraFacebook: @londonphilharmonicorchestra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Johannes Brahms has a special place in many musicians' hearts - but what is it about his writing that is so captivating? Today on LPO Offstage, YolanDa Brown joins violinist Fiona Higham, timpani player Simon Carrington, and horn player Mark Vines to find out how Brahms writes for their instruments, why the horn is not actually playing the notes as they are on the page, and how different conductors can completely change the feeling of Brahms' first symphony.YolanDa also broaches the question of what the players listen to outside work, and whether they still feel nervous before they step on stage… The LPO will be performing Brahms' Symphony No.1 on 27th September 2023, book tickets here: https://lpo.org.uk/event/johan-dalene-plays-sibelius-violin-concerto/ Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic OrchestraTwitter: @LPOrchestraInstagram: @londonphilharmonicorchestraFacebook: @londonphilharmonicorchestra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clive Anderson and YolanDa Brown are joined by Richard E. Grant, Sandie Shaw, Emer Kenny and Bishi for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from LA Priest and Operation Mincemeat the Musical.

Lots of musicians find love within the music industry - whether it's at college, singing in a choir or playing in studios… But what's it really like living and working with your partner? YolanDa Brown joins violinist Minn Majoe and viola player Martin Wray to catch up about what they've been up to recently… From chamber ensemble ‘speed dating', to Minn's blog about where to eat on tour, to learning languages and travelling to little explored places, Minn and Martin reveal what an orchestral musician's life is really like both within the orchestra and beyond. Plus, what are the best and worst things about being a musician? Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Twitter: @LPOrchestraInstagram: @londonphilharmonicorchestraFacebook: @londonphilharmonicorchestra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YolanDa Brown takes us through some of the best bits of Series 5, and also can't resist delving into some earlier episodes. Expect mysterious triangle insights, a look at the practical side of writing music, an explanation of why Beethoven might sound a bit strange on first listen, and a classical music fan who you may know from a very famous baking competition… With Andy Barclay, Brett Dean, Karina Canellakis, Jürgen Krauß, Elena Dubinets, Sarah Holmes, Joe Lovano, Dav Shiel, Elisabeth Wiklander, Mark Vines, Joanna Williams and Edward Gardner. Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra. #OffstagePodTwitter: @LPOrchestraInstagram: @londonphilharmonicorchestraFacebook: @londonphilharmonicorchestra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YolanDa Brown is joined by the LPO's Principal Conductor Edward Gardner for a quick fire round to find out the answers to questions such as what makes the perfect baton and what it's like working with different orchestras, as well as his top tips for young aspiring conductors, and how trusting yourself in the moment is key to performing. Plus, Ed reveals a few particularly embarrassing conducting moments… Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra #OffstagePodTwitter: @LPOrchestraInstagram: @londonphilharmonicorchestraFacebook: @londonphilharmonicorchestra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YolanDa Brown is joined by the LPO's Principal Percussionist Andy Barclay to find out everything she can about a very famous instrument – the triangle. It may conjure up memories of school music lessons or the theme from the Pink Panther but the triangle also has an illustrious history and is used widely in all forms of music from pop to classical. It's also remarkably difficult to play (well) and in this episode YolanDa and Andy immerse themselves in all things triangle: from tings vs jangles, to triangle mishaps, the difficulties in hearing all the glorious high frequencies, and that famous Pink Panther theme tune. Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra #OffstagePodTwitter: @LPOrchestraInstagram: @londonphilharmonicorchestraFacebook: @londonphilharmonicorchestra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the role of technology in music? Does it enhance creativity, and can it be a hindrance? YolanDa Brown is joined by LPO cellist Elisabeth Wiklander and session drummer Dav Shiel, who is Project Manager and Associate Musician at Drake Music - a charity that helps disabled people reach their musical potential through the use of assistive technology. From using an iPad to compose, to an amplified orchestral concert on a motorway overpass, to teaching on Zoom, and using eye gaze technology to control instruments, Dav and Elisabeth discuss the ins and outs of how technology and music intersect. Plus, Dav explains how sound beams can make music making endlessly accessible… Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra#OffstagePodTwitter: @LPOrchestraInstagram: @londonphilharmonicorchestraFacebook: @londonphilharmonicorchestra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is so special about Beethoven? YolanDa Brown gets an inside view of what it's like to play and conduct Beethoven's third symphony from the perspective of conductor Karina Canellakis and horn player Annemarie Federle. Karina explains why Beethoven's music is ‘a universal form of musical communication' and together with Annemarie they consider how much you should take a composer's life into account when you play their music. Karina also take us on a journey through the symphony, together with musical excerpts recorded from a concert she gave with the LPO in autumn 2022. And you can also watch that performance here: https://lpo.org.uk/event/marquee-tv-canellakis/Plus, if Karina could play an instrument in the symphony, what would it be? The pressure is on for Annemarie… Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra#OffstagePodTwitter: @LPOrchestraInstagram: @londonphilharmonicorchestraFacebook: @londonphilharmonicorchestra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YolanDa Brown sits down with double bass player Laura Murphy and horn player Gareth Mollison to find out what it means to be an ‘experienced' musician and how things have changed in the orchestra over the years from technology to travel.Gareth reveals what's different about being in the LPO now compared to when he joined in 1986, and Laura muses on what might change in the future. YolanDa also asks the question of when you should put down your instrument for good, and whether the number of years you've played means you are a better player... Plus, how do you keep up interests outside the orchestra? Both Laura and Gareth reveal some surprising activities beyond their performing life… Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra. #OffstagePodTwitter: @LPOrchestraInstagram: @londonphilharmonicorchestraFacebook: @londonphilharmonicorchestra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YolanDa Brown sits down with the LPO's Artistic Director Elena Dubinets, and violinist and President of the LPO's board Martin Höhmann to ask how you make sure a symphony orchestra stays relevant, and what it takes to curate a season of music. Elena Dubinets reveals the careful thought, deliberation and research behind the themes in the LPO's current season ‘A Place to Call Home': from displacement, to love letters to home. And Martin Höhmann gives an insight into the players' role in this journey… Plus Elena asks, what does ‘home' mean, and how can this be represented in music? Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra. #OffstagePodTwitter: @LPOrchestraInstagram: @londonphilharmonicorchestraFacebook: @londonphilharmonicorchestra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clive Anderson and YolanDa Brown are joined by Felicity Kendal, Liam Dutton, Matt Cain and Charlie Taverner for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from James Yorkston and Nina Persson and Ana Moura.

Today, a special episode from the LPO Offstage archive… YolanDa Brown finds out what it's like for some of the LPO players who have moved to the UK to live and work in London. Yang moved to London from China, Nynke from the Netherlands and Hugh from Australia, so how do their diverse cultural backgrounds coalesce in the UK? They discuss issues relating to family and friends in far off countries, different approaches to programming and orchestral auditions, and it wouldn't be possible to make this episode without talking about Brexit*…Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra. *This episode was recorded in April 2021, before the announcement about musicians taking instruments from the UK into the EU #OffstagePodTwitter: @LPOrchestraInstagram: @londonphilharmonicorchestraFacebook: @londonphilharmonicorchestra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being your authentic self matters in everything you do. That's the message from Yolanda Brown, President of Diversity Initiatives at Engage Mentoring. She shares new perspectives on rough times, “relationship funerals,” work-life teetering, and “being what you want to see” on this episode of Cuban & Sooner. Connect with Yalonda Brown https://www.linkedin.com/in/yalonda-brown-msol-cyc-p-315bb723/ Connect with Des and Michelle https://cubansooner.com/ Twitter @CubanSooner  https://twitter.com/CubanSooner Instagram @cubanandsooner  https://www.instagram.com/cubanandsooner Facebook @CubanSoonerPodcast https://www.facebook.com/CubanSoonerPodcast Contact for Speaking Inquiries https://cubansooner.com/#contact

YolanDa Brown chats to Chris Jarvis and Stuffy from her boiler room den where she plays her magic saxophone before inviting them to step into her imagination. They let off some steam aboard the 'Old Musical Express.'

London-born Harmony Samuels wrote and produced six songs on Ariana Grande's platinum-selling debut album Yours Truly, including her first hit single, The Way. Alongside Ariana, the list of artists he has worked with includes such stellar names as Janet Jackson, Destiny's Child, Brandy and former American Idolwinners Jordin Sparks and Fantasia. In this programme, Harmony tells how his career began in a modest home in Tottenham in London and broke out to the big time, in Los Angeles. He shows us his studios in Los Angeles. We sit in on one of his songwriting sessions, and he shows us some of the trophies he's won since moving to LA in 2009. A self-taught multi-instrumentalist, Harmony started playing the drums in the church his family attended in south London when he was three years old. Despite growing up in a family that loved music (his father is a seasoned percussionist with an enormous, diverse record collection), having music as a profession was frowned upon. “My parents hated the idea,” he says. He ended up leaving the family home to pursue his dream of becoming a music producer, moving to Tottenham where he set up his first studio. Recorded in London and at Harmony's studios in Los Angeles, A Career in Music is the story of Nigerian immigrants coming to Britain and working extremely hard to give their children opportunities they didn't have, only for those children to take those opportunities in a completely different direction to that which their parents intended. Contributors include Harmony's parents Matthew and Esther Samuels, singer-songwriter Nathan Sykes (formerly of The Wanted), legendary record producer Rodney ‘Darkchild' Jerkins, saxophonist YolanDa Brown and MOBO-winning rapper Chip (formerly Chipmunk). Produced by George Luke. A Cast Iron Radio production for BBC Radio 4

Ghislaine Maxwell has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for helping former financier Jeffrey Epstein abuse young girls. We speak to Equality Lawyer Georgina Calvert Lee about her statement in court where she addressed her victims, saying she empathised with them, and that she hoped her prison sentence would allow them "peace and finality". The tragic killing of Ashling Murphy in Tullamore, County Offaly in Ireland in January of this year sparked a huge public outcry, and has been seen as a watershed moment in how the country tackles violence against women and girls. Ireland has launched its third national Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based violence strategy. Emma speaks to the Minister for Justice in Ireland, Helen McEntee about what it aims to achieve. Dame Deborah James has died aged 40 from bowel cancer. The cancer campaigner, blogger, broadcaster and former teacher had been receiving end-of-life care at home and raised millions for cancer research. She was given a damehood in May in recognition of her fundraising. Emma speaks to GP Dr Ellie Cannon, and Julia Bradbury who has spoken about her journey with breast cancer. Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries has told UK sporting bodies that "elite and competitive women's sport must be reserved for people born of the female sex". We get the details from our reporter, Jane Dougall. The National Plan for Music Education was published by the UK government last Saturday. Called The Power of Music to Change Lives, their ambition is for every pupil to have at least one hour of high quality music education a week. We speak to Veronica Wadley, Baroness Fleet, the chair of the advisory panel that published the report, and YolanDa Brown who contributed to it as a MOBO award-winning saxophonist and Chair of Youth Music.

Clive Anderson and YolanDa Brown are joined by Katherine Parkinson, Jess Phillips, Melissa Johns and Raven Smith for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Leyla McCalla and SOAK.

Nicki chats to muscian and broadcaster YolanDa Brown. They talk about her career in music, composing music for children and how she has performed at 30,000ft.

In an episode dangerously overburdened with wholesomeness, the boys chat to saxophonist YolanDa Brown about her multiple MOBO awards and life as a Ceebeebies presenter. There's also a heartwarming email exchange with master of the queens music Judith Weir – and the big secret behind the Star Trek Original Series theme is revealed.…Click here for YolanDa's fabulous music resources, ideal for ages 5–7: http://twinkl.co.uk/yolanda Wenatchee High School student get round the problem of social distancing in band rehearsals: https://twitter.com/thehoffather/status/1364707538990632961/photo/2 Judith Weir talks about her composing and characteristics she's identified within her work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T92hx9ldA4E …Music Referenced: ‘Tim and Sam's Podcast' written and performed by Harry Sever 'Tequila' by the ChampsThe Kaiviti Silktails performing ‘Mo Ravi Vei Jisu''Blackbird' by the BeatlesJudith Weir's ‘Blackbirds and Thrushes', performed by George Mosley and Ian BurnsideThe Springwatch them tune by David PooreThe first movement from Erich Korngold's Violin ConcertoThe main theme from Star Trek the Original Series by Alexander Courage'We Beseech Thee' from Stephen Schwartz's Godspell…Follow us here: instagram.com/classicalpod/ twitter.com/ClassicalPod facebook.com/ClassicalPod/

Ruth speaks to saxophonist and children's TV maestro, YolanDa Brown

An interview with British saxophonist and broadcaster, YolanDa Brown. She has hosted her own shows on Sky, the BBC Radio 2 and for British Airways.

I'm so excited to be starting my new podcast and I can't think of a more excitable guest than YolanDa Brown! I've worked with YolanDa several times and appeared on her vibrant children's TV show – YolanDa's Band Jam, but it's great to be able to sit and chat with her about what music means to her, how babies react to it in the womb and how she came back to music from academia. She loves a Rubik's cube, she loved our chocolate cake and now I think you're going to love her!! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nick Payne, the writer of new BBC One series Wanderlust starring Toni Collette and Steven Mackintosh, discusses adapting his play on modern sexual relationships into a sexually upfront series for mainstream TV.In 2015 the Grand Hall of Battersea Arts Centre in London was devastated by fire. It was rebuilt and last week reopened - with the show that was in the space when it was destroyed. The architect Steve Tompkins and artistic director David Jubb show Samira (who used to dance there in her youth) around, and explain how the fire was an opportunity as well as a disaster. As she embarks on a national tour, saxophonist YolanDa Brown discusses her love of reggae, jazz and soul, and performs live.Presenter Samira Ahmed Producer Jerome Weatherald.