The Classical Circuit
A deep-dive into the intricate world of classical music and all that comes with working in it. Host Ella Lee chats to a bunch of brilliant guests from across the profession, discussing their best career high, their worst career low, and other things that show you a different side to the one you might see on their website.
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Najnovija epizoda
49. Bob Riley on 20 years of running an orchestra: innovation vs originality, getting clear on values, and creating a good culture (12.11.2025)
Prethodne epizode
- 48. Fran Matthews on celebrating contemporary classical composers
- 47. Tom Herring on redefining the choral experience and prioritising musicians' wellbeing
- 46. Pallavi Mahidhara: The Conscious Artist X The Classical Circuit
- 45. Sir James MacMillan on The Cumnock Tryst and the power of music for regeneration
- 44. Sam McShane on class and accessibility in the classical music industry
- 43. Jeffrey Biegel on embracing the evolution of music and 'following your own yellow brick road'
- 42. Chris Lloyd on evolving attitudes to the industry, closing Berlin's biggest techno festival, and not leaving his fate in the hands of others
- 41. Anna Clyne on exploring multiple art forms, leaving a legacy, and the email that changed her life
- 40. Dominique Vleeshouwers on finding his voice as a composer, recovering from melanoma, and learning to create balance
- 39. Alison Buchanan on the importance of mentoring, making opera accessible, and how organisations should reflect the communities they serve
- 38. Harry Christophers on 25 years of the Choral Pilgrimage, nurturing a new generation of talent, and the power of human connection
- 37. Benjamin Appl on his friendship with Kurtág, honouring Fischer-Dieskau, and the vulnerability of personal projects
- 36. Simon Wales on taking on a newly reopened venue, his love of choirs, and the importance of support networks
- 35. Charlotte Scott on cultivating the right mindset for performance, balancing motherhood with a career, and rediscovering her love for Mozart after 35
- 34. Calum Huggan on inspiring young musicians, branching out from his classical training, and being taken seriously as a young professional
- 33. Jane Mitchell on orchestral theatre, empowering musicians on stage, and communication within organisations
- 32. Andrew Keener on the role of a recording producer, working with different personalities, and messing up his first ever session
- 31. Holly Mathieson on her decision to step back from performing
- 30. Rafael Payare on the importance of access to music, artistic programming as a Music Director, and his first time conducting the Vienna Philharmonic
- 29. Jack Bazalgette: defining the term 'classical music', getting projects off the ground, and bringing classical music to gig venues
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