The High Point podcast - Atelier Crescendo's podcast

We speak with Vincent Jamal Hooper, star of Broadway’s The Lion King as he shares his journey from a small town in Texas to the Broadway stage. He recounts his early experiences in regional theatre and the pivotal moment when he declared his Broadway ambitions. Vincent discusses his background, including his upbringing and his initial involvement in sports before discovering his passion for musica...

We chat with Dr. Victoria Williamson, a leading expert in the psychology and neuroscience of music, as she takes us on a journey through the pages of her book, 'You Are the Music,' where she unravels the intricate relationship between music, education, and human development. 00:00:00 - Episode Begins 00:01:13 - Intro to Victoria 00:01:31 - Writing the book 'You are the Music’ 00:11:45...

“My career and my life have been about listening in the deepest possible sense. Losing my hearing meant learning how to listen differently, to discover features of sound I hadn’t realised existed. Losing my hearing made me a better listener.” Dame Evelyn Glennie is the first person in history to create and sustain a full-time career as a solo percussionist, performing worldwide with the greatest o...

When do we Develop our Musical Senses? Annie Pye, lecturer in the psychology of music at Manchester University joins us in this episode, where we unravel the nuances of prenatal and newborn musical development. Delving into the age-old tradition of singing to babies and children, we explore the profound impact it has on their cognitive and emotional growth. We deep dive into the intricacies of voi...

Carol Jarvis is a highly sought-after trombonist, keyboardist, arranger, orchestrator, and VoiceOver artist. Throughout her extensive career, she’s performed with renowned artists like Sting, Queen, Muse, Taylor Swift, and Amy Winehouse, among many others. She's performed with esteemed orchestras like the London Symphony Orchestra and contributed to numerous soundtracks for films, commercials,...

Wayne Hemingway, renowned designer and co-founder of fashion label Red or Dead, embarked on a fascinating journey from the world of fashion to becoming a pioneering figure in the realm of placemaking. Wayne's initial success with Red or Dead catapulted him into the limelight of the fashion industry. However, his passion for design extended beyond clothing; it encompassed a deep-rooted interest...

Wayne Hemingway, renowned designer and co-founder of fashion label Red or Dead, embarked on a fascinating journey from the world of fashion to becoming a pioneering figure in the realm of placemaking. Wayne's initial success with Red or Dead catapulted him into the limelight of the fashion industry. However, his passion for design extended beyond clothing; it encompassed a deep-rooted interest...

Wayne Hemingway, renowned designer and co-founder of fashion label Red or Dead, embarked on a fascinating journey from the world of fashion to becoming a pioneering figure in the realm of placemaking. Wayne's initial success with Red or Dead catapulted him into the limelight of the fashion industry. However, his passion for design extended beyond clothing; it encompassed a deep-rooted interest...

Wayne Hemingway, renowned designer and co-founder of fashion label Red or Dead, embarked on a fascinating journey from the world of fashion to becoming a pioneering figure in the realm of placemaking. Wayne's initial success with Red or Dead catapulted him into the limelight of the fashion industry. However, his passion for design extended beyond clothing; it encompassed a deep-rooted interest...

100x Faster Simulation than the State of the Art… Step into the world of Treble Technologies, where sound meets innovation. Join Marc as he chats with founder, Dr. Finnur Pind, as they explore their journey from idea, to revolutionising sound simulation. Learn more about Treble Technologies and their products on ⁠⁠their website⁠⁠ . For more episodes of the High Point podcast, follow⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠th...

100x Faster Simulation than the State of the Art… Step into the world of Treble Technologies, where sound meets innovation. Join Marc as he chats with founder, Dr. Finnur Pind, as they explore their journey from idea, to revolutionising sound simulation. Learn more about Treble Technologies and their products on ⁠their website⁠ . For more episodes of the High Point podcast, follow⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠this...

100x Faster Simulation than the State of the Art… Step into the world of Treble Technologies, where sound meets innovation. Join Marc as he chats with founder, Dr. Finnur Pind, as they explore their journey from idea, to revolutionising sound simulation. Learn more about Treble Technologies and their products on their website . For more episodes of the High Point podcast, follow⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠this lin...

100x Faster Simulation than the State of the Art… Step into the world of Treble Technologies, where sound meets innovation. Join Marc as he chats with founder, Dr. Finnur Pind, as they explore their journey from idea, to revolutionising sound simulation. 00:02:05:07 What is Treble Technologies? 00:08:16:07 How was the product created? 00:19:07:18 What is a wave based model? 00:23:59:03 Using a clo...

In episode 13 , we speak with Alberto Favaro of Studio Seilern Architects about the design and construction process of the G.W.A. Performing Arts Centre at Wellington College, London. In this extract, Alberto explains their choice of going for a circular theatre, the acoustic treatment and the acoustic features. ---------------------------------------------------------- In this episode , we speak...

In episode 13 , we speak with Alberto Favaro of Studio Seilern Architects about the design and construction process of the G.W.A. Performing Arts Centre at Wellington College, London. In this extract, Alberto explains: - what was the tendering process - why Wellington College wanted a large performance/assembly space - the capacity requirements - the influence of the VE (Value Engineering) process...

Wellington College wanted to bring a 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 inside the 𝗚𝗪𝗔 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲... To do this, Alberto Favaro from Studio Seilern Architects explained in Episode 013 of the High Point podcast that they had to plan for: - a 𝟱𝗺 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 - some 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 on the side of the stage ---------------------------------------------------------- In this episode , we speak with...

In episode 13, we speak with Alberto Favaro of Studio Seilern Architects about the design and construction process of the G.W.A. Performing Arts Centre at Wellington College, London. Inspired by Grecian amphitheatres and surrounded by forest, this circular structure clad in charred-timber, houses a 2,580 square metre auditorium with two-tier seating for over 900 persons, and equipped with the high...

Extract of Episode 012 of the High Point podcast with Inigo Lapwood on the Theatreship project. ----------------------------------------------------- Welcome aboard the only net zero theatre in the world! Moored up in the historic docks of Canary Wharf, Theatreship will contribute to the exciting new development of the area, while reflecting and preserving local history. This space will support an...

Extract of Episode 012 of the High Point podcast with Inigo Lapwood on the Theatreship project. ----------------------------------------------------- Welcome aboard the only net zero theatre in the world! Moored up in the historic docks of Canary Wharf, Theatreship will contribute to the exciting new development of the area, while reflecting and preserving local history. This space will support an...

In Episode 012 of the High Point podcast, Inigo Lapwood explains the motivations behind the Theatreship project, which is about converting a cargo ship into a net zero theatre and bringing it in Canary Wharf (London). ----------------------------------------------------- Welcome aboard the only net zero theatre in the world! Moored up in the historic docks of Canary Wharf, Theatreship will contrib...

Welcome aboard the only net zero theatre in the world! Moored up in the historic docks of Canary Wharf, Theatreship will contribute to the exciting new development of the area, while reflecting and preserving local history. This space will support and celebrate a range of art forms: from western orchestral music to Bengali cinema; from classics of queer theatre to local contemporary art; from acad...

In Episode 011 of the High Point podcast, Tapio Lokki explained the system (made with 45 loudspeakers) his has developped with his team to reproduce the acoustics of concert halls. -------------------------------------------------------- Tapio Lokki is professor at Aalto University in Finland. His passion is to understand how rooms modify the sound that we hear. To pursue the encompassing understa...

In Episode 011 of the High Point podcast, Tapio Lokki explained the acoustic differences between vineyard and shoebox concert halls. -------------------------------------------------------- Tapio Lokki is professor at Aalto University in Finland. His passion is to understand how rooms modify the sound that we hear. To pursue the encompassing understanding of room acoustics, his research team is in...

In Episode 011 of the High Point podcast, Tapio Lokki spoke to us about wood fibre pulp. A sound absorptive material he is currently studying with his team. ------------------------------------------------ Tapio Lokki is professor at Aalto University in Finland. His passion is to understand how rooms modify the sound that we hear. To pursue the encompassing understanding of room acoustics, his res...

In Episode 011 of the High Point podcast, Tapio Lokki explained how he and his team studied the quality of concert halls to allow the communication of musical emotions. To do this, they measured how much fingers micro sweat. --------------------------------------------------------- Tapio Lokki is professor at Aalto University in Finland. His passion is to understand how rooms modify the sound that...