In this episode, Flora Fontanelli (violin) and Sarah Gait (cello) draw inspiration from the pandemic and discuss the possible effects of social distancing and online performances on the future of the classical music industry. In particular, they explore the debate around the term ‘key’ or ‘essential’ work that became part of our vernacular throughout the pandemic and question why cultural work was denied this label.
They interview Laura Casas Cambra and Benjamin Redmayne from Wigmore Hall about how they adapted their work to suit a world in lockdown Carys Jones, a supporter of Southbank Sinfonia on the importance of live music to audiences and Violinist Luke Hsu to discuss how we emerge back to a state of normalcy and what we may have learnt from lockdowns.
Music included:
'Timepiece' by Sarah Gait
Rachmaninov 'Prelude in B minor' performed by Sarah Gait
Extract taken from the Wigmore Hall Chamber Tots series
Produced by Ben Eshmade and Hermione Kellow
Edited by Ben Eshmade
Music beds composed by Luke English
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