Talking Classical Podcast

*All podcasts formerly on SoundCloud redirected to Anchor.*  In this podcast, we'll be talking to jazz saxophonist and composer Quinsin Nachoff. His new album Pivotal Arc is released today on Whirlwind Recordings. Quinsin's music has been well-known for its unpredictability and innovation, for crossing boundaries between different musical genres and pushing the performers' barriers. The album...

*All Talking Classical podcasts formerly on SoundCloud redirected to Anchor.*  In this podcast, we'll be "zooming in" with Sir Simon Keenlyside, one of the most distinguished baritones, maintaining a top-level career in the major opera houses and concert halls around the world. We start off by talking about what Simon and his family have been doing during this lockdown period. We then share s...

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*All Talking Classical podcasts formerly on SoundCloud redirected to Anchor.*  In this episode, we'll be talking to Clare Southworth. Clare enjoyed a distinguished career as a professional flautist and educator, teaching as a Professor at the UK conservatoires, specialist music schools and junior music colleges. She has now turned her attention to writing books on learning the flute, aimed at...

*All Talking Classical podcasts formerly on SoundCloud redirected to Anchor.*  In this podcast, we'll be talking to pianist, singer, musical arranger, director and producer Dominic Ferris. Dominic's credits include producing for well-known singers such as Michael Ball, Alfie Boe and, currently, the final studio album of Dame Shirley Bassey. His collaborations with the Royal Philharmonic Orche...

*All Talking Classical podcasts formerly on SoundCloud redirected to Anchor.*  In this episode, we'll be hearing from Michael Seal, Associate Conductor of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, and now, podcaster. Michael has been creating a new podcast over the lockdown period called A Mic on the Podium. This is a series of fascinating conversations with his conductor colleagues, in whic...

*All Talking Classical podcasts formerly on SoundCloud redirected to Anchor.* In this episode, we'll be hearing from violinist Anna Ovsyanikova. She partners with Julia Sinani for their new disc "Les Saisons Françaises," released on Stone Records on Friday 3rd July 2020. Soaring through the seasons, this album is a beautifully chosen programme of late 19th and early 20th-century French repertoire...

*All Talking Classical podcasts formerly on SoundCloud redirected to Anchor.*  In this podcast, we'll be hearing from internationally acclaimed double bassist Leon Bosch. For many people around the world, the last few weeks have not been easy to process not only with the current COVID-19 pandemic but also the tragic murdering of George Floyd, which has reawakened support of the #BlackLivesMat...

*All Talking Classical podcasts formerly on SoundCloud redirected to Anchor.*  On this podcast, we'll be showcasing the mouthwatering Tasting Menus from leading cultural and music PR agency WildKat, as well as acclaimed composer, sound artist and performer Drum & Lace whose latest EP "Further" was released last week. WildKat Tasting Menus WildKat's Press Assistant Robert Shone writes: "It...

*All Talking Classical podcasts on SoundCloud have now been redirected to Anchor.* This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. It's a week hosted every year by the Mental Health Foundation that aims to get people across the country talking and thinking about mental health. At a time when people around the world are staying at home, and when many freelance musicians' and creatives' work has bee...

*All Talking Classical podcasts formerly on SoundCloud redirected to Anchor.* It was wonderful to talk to actor, singer and star of stage and screen Julian Ovenden. Julian has an extensive musical background so we talked about how his training informed him as an actor and singer. We also discussed approaches to music, singing, acting and performance – hearing Julian’s perspectives on being truthfu...

*All Talking Classical podcasts formerly on SoundCloud have now been redirected to Anchor.*  In this podcast, I'm showcasing the beautiful restorative work of Brana Records and the atmospheric debut album of Mike Ladouceur, Between Worlds. Brana Records is a label that is focused on restoring the wonderful rare recordings by the Polish/Brazilian pianist, Felicja Blumental. As well as recordin...

*All Talking Classical podcasts formerly on SoundCloud have been redirected to Anchor.* In this episode, we'll be "zooming in" with Thomas Hampson, one of the finest baritones of our time. We talked about a variety of topics including the impact of Zoom and other digital platforms on the classical music industry in these current times. Thomas is a real advocate of digital technology within his man...

*All Talking Classical podcasts formerly on SoundCloud have been redirected to Anchor.* In this episode, I'll be talking to concert pianist and host of the award-winning series Living the Classical Life Zsolt Bognár. I'll also be showcasing Creative Skills, a fantastic new platform made for freelance creatives in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Creative Skills As I'm sure you're all aware, this...

*All Talking Classical podcasts formerly on SoundCloud have been redirected to Anchor.*  An interview with rising young countertenor Patrick Terry, who will be performing in Handel’s oratorio Susanna at the Royal Opera House in early March. Many thanks to Patrick for taking time out of a full day of rehearsals to talk, and the Press & Communications Team at the Royal Opera House for initi...

*All Talking Classical podcasts formerly on SoundCloud have been redirected to Anchor.*  This podcast features an interview with tenor James Gilchrist, in which we discuss a variety of topics relating to being a singer: - psychology of performance, particularly, in somewhere like the Wigmore Hall where he was singing that evening. - the way audiences might perceive song recitals, and what per...

*All podcasts formerly on SoundCloud have now been redirected to Anchor.* In this podcast, we'll be hearing from ex-ballet dancer, choreographer and composer Kasper Cornish, who enjoyed success as a professional dancer for many years. We'll hear about some of his career highlights and his passion for ballet and music (he considered being a professional musician before making the decision to become...

*All podcasts formerly on SoundCloud have now been redirected to Anchor.* I am pleased to present this interview with Baroque cellist and social media influencer Emily Davidson (also known as @emilyplayscello). We talked about Emily's musical journey from starting the cello as a teenager to becoming a successful freelance musician. We also discussed her passion for historical performance, which sh...

*All podcasts formerly on SoundCloud have now been redirected to Anchor.*  I met Claudia at her beautiful renovated Victorian house where we talked about her early years in Devon and training, particularly in America, winning the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. We discussed the opportunities being a contralto presents such as repertoire, and her role as the Omniscient Mussel in...

*All podcasts formerly on SoundCloud have now been redirected to Anchor.*  Interview with Sarah Champion: https://talkingclassicalpodcast.wordpress.com/2019/09/30/ep-18-interview-with-canadian-mezzo-soprano-sarah-champion/ Canadian high mezzo-soprano Sarah Champion has been acclaimed for her ‘clarity and assurance’ (Opera Magazine) and heard both on the opera stage and the concert platform in...

*All podcasts formerly on SoundCloud have now been redirected to Anchor.*  Series 2 of the Talking Classical Podcast starts with this interview with British concert pianist James Lisney. We discussed his upcoming concert series Endgame, which explores the idea of ‘Late Style’ through the piano works of Haydn, Beethoven, Schubert and Chopin. He also shared some very interesting and thought-pro...

*All podcasts formerly on SoundCloud have now been redirected to Anchor.* In this episode, we're exploring the wonderful world of video game music with Dr Tim Summers, Lecturer in Music at Royal Holloway, University of London. Tim specialises in the academic study of video game music and ludomusicology, the study of music via games and play. In this interview, we discussed many different facets of...

*All podcasts formerly on SoundCloud have now been redirected to Anchor.* The Birmingham Contemporary Music Group is one of the world's foremost new music ensembles. Earlier this year, I was very pleased to have the opportunity to visit its offices to interview Nancy Evans, the Director of Learning and Participation, and Stephan Meier, the Artistic Director. It was refreshing to talk to them about...

*All podcasts formerly on SoundCloud redirected to Anchor.* I'm delighted to share this interview with Thomas Guthrie. This was a fascinating opportunity to learn about what being a director entails, particularly, in music theatre and opera. We talked about how one manages and interacts with not only the creatives and production team but one's fellow singers - Tom is a singer himself and very much...

*All podcasts formerly on SoundCloud have now been redirected to Anchor.* The new album from the international, award-winning British vocal ensemble Apollo5 is released today! Here's an interview with Clare Stewart from the quintet, in which we discuss the album, Apollo5's extensive educational and outreach work, Clare's insights as a singer, and into the rehearsal and performance process of a wor...