Notes from the podium

Jeffrey Kahane on the Ancient Classics in Classical Music

Published on 5th October 2025 / Dr Hannah Baxter Posted in Notes from the Podium Members Only Continue reading

(Image: E.F. Marton Productions) 9th June 2025 Celebrated for his ‘imagination, devotion and supreme musicianship’ (Los Angeles Times), Jeffrey Kahane...

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Diego Incertis – Principal Horn of the London Symphony Orchestra

Published on 5th October 2025 / Dr Hannah Baxter Posted in Notes from the Podium Members Only Continue reading

12th August 2025 Diego is the Principal Horn of the London Symphony Orchestra, after holding both the Third Horn and...

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Issue 33: The Tone Poem

Published on 2nd July 20252nd July 2025 / Dr Hannah Baxter Posted in Public Continue reading

Welcome. It’s a pleasure to introduce Issue 33: The Tone Poem – the first Notes issue to explore the music of […]

Alexander Shelley on Strauss’ Don Juan

Published on 2nd July 2025 / Dr Hannah Baxter Posted in Notes from the Podium Members Only Continue reading

(Image: Rémi Thériault) 7th March 2025 Since 2015, Alexander Shelley has served as both Music Director of Canada’s National Arts...

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Imogen Whitehead – Principal Trumpet of Britten Sinfonia

Published on 2nd July 2025 / Dr Hannah Baxter Posted in Notes from the Podium Members Only Continue reading

(Image: Matthew Johnson) 21st May 2025 Imogen Whitehead is a trumpeter in demand across the UK and abroad. Alongside...

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James Gaffigan on Debussy’s Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune

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(Image: Janosh Ourtilane) 29th May 2025 Recognized worldwide for his natural ease and extraordinary collaborative spirit, American conductor James Gaffigan...

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Issue 32: Our Collaborators II

Published on 2nd April 20252nd April 2025 / Dr Hannah Baxter Posted in Public Continue reading

Welcome. This issue explores the work of more of our collaborators, focussing on one contemporary composer, and two principals […]

John Andrews on Errollyn Wallen: Orchestral Works

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(Image: Edmond Choo) 27th January 2025 John Andrews has conducted many of the UK’s leading orchestras and ensembles, including the...

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Kristina Blaumane – Principal Cello of the London Philharmonic Orchestra

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15th January 2025 Kristina Blaumane was born in Riga and graduated from the Latvian Academy of Music and the Guildhall...

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Emer McDonough – Principal Flute of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

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26th February 2025 Emer McDonough is Principal Flute of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Britten Sinfonia, and is the flute...

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