In this episode, Cathy Hare (flautist) and Antonia Chandler (french horn) explore the topic of diversity within the classical industry and specifically, the issue of diversifying orchestral programming. They interview conductor and educator Sian Edwards, who has been a pioneering presence in the industry for many years. Sian regularly works with Southbank Sinfonia with her most recent experience seeing her tackle a range of works from Missy Mazzolis recently commissioned ‘You Know Me From Here’ to Samuel Barber’s ‘Knoxville: Summer of 1915’.
Using their interview with Sian as a jumping off point, join Cathy and Antonia as they draw on their own experiences as players and young musicians looking towards a more inclusive musical landscape.
Links to organisations mentioned:
- Chineke! Foundation
- Her Ensemble UK’s First Women & Non-Binary String Orchestra
- DONNE, WOMEN IN MUSIC (donne-uk.org)
- BSO OrchKids | The Baltimore Symphony's During and After School Music Program
Music credit:
- blue cathedral - Jennifer Higdon (extract)
- All I Need to Know - Bette Midler (extract)
- Bye Bitch - Lizzo (YouTube extract)
Produced by Ben Eshmeade and Hermione Kellow
Edited by Ben Eshmade
Music beds composed by Luke English
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