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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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 45
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
4. Jennifer Johnston: the struggles our industry is facing, the importance of access to music, and getting sacked for being 'too fat'
Mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnston is one of the UK’s most distinguished singers, particularly celebrated for her interpretations of Mahler, Wagner, Elgar and Britten. She has performed across the globe…
3. Fali Pavri: encouraging diverse musical lives, the issue with competitions, and what he learned from Rostropovich
Fali Pavri is the current Head of Keyboard at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. As well as being a sought-after teacher, his international career sees him performing as both soloist and chamber mu…
2. Matilda Lloyd: embracing solitude, the ups and downs of social media, and why identity can get messy for musicians
Matilda Lloyd is a trumpet soloist, educator and co-host of the Musical Roots podcast. Her debut album for Chandos Records, Casta Diva (April 2023) received a glowing five-star review from BBC Music …
1. Christian Thompson: curating a concert season, whether performers' ages matter, and making music while the world was silent
Christian Thompson is the Artistic Director of the Orchestre de Paris. Having started his musical journey as a full-time chorister at Windsor Castle, his vast career has included roles as Head of Art…
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Music: François Couperin - Le Tic-Toc-Choc ou Les Maillotins
Performed by Daniel Lebhardt
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