In the second half of our first series, join Communications Officer Hermione Kellow as she explores some of the most pertinent issues currently being faced by the modern classical music industry. In this episode, she explores what it means to be a classical musician today and what the future of the industry appears to be.
In this episode she invites Imogen Whitehead (Southbank Sinfonia alumnus, Trumpeter), Hannah Fiddy (Co-founder and Director of Alternative Classical), Ellie Consta (Founder of HER Ensemble) and Emily Abdy (nonclassical Associate Composer) to comment on the issue, discussing a wide range of topics including the emergence of a portfolio career, the impact that digital and social media are having on the industry and the importance of breaking down societal boundaries surrounding classical music.
Find more about our guests/organisations:
Imogen Whitehead
Hannah Fiddy
- https://www.hannahfiddy.com/
- https://www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/
- https://www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/concert-roulette
Ellie Consta
Emily Abdy
Music Credit:
- HER Ensemble perform Hildegard von Bingen: O Virtus Sapientiæ live at The state51 Conservatoire (YouTube)
- SKIN | a piece about body image | emily abdy (YouTube)
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Produced and hosted by Hermione Kellow
Edited by Ben Eshmade
Music beds composed by Luke English