Thoroughly Good Classical Music Podcast

Feb 28 2025 434 ep. 19 mins 204

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Jon Jacob talks to artists, writers, and audience members about classical music.

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194: Pianist Emmanuel Despax

Feb 28 2025 46 mins

Pianist Emmanuel Despax reflects on his deep connection to music, the emotional power of performance, and his upcoming concerts with the Bechstein Trio at Bechstein Hall in Spring 2025

193: Mezzo Soprano and Apollo5 Director Clare Stewart

Jan 19 2025 48 mins

This episode, the first of 2025, features vocal group Apollo5’s Director and mezzo soprano Clare Stewart director and mezzo-soprano of Apollo5 exploring the rich textures and emotional depth of the group’s latest album, Anam, set for release on the 24th of January, 2025. The collection of music on the album is a personal project of Clare’s celebrating the groups 15th birthda

192: Pianist Tim Horton

Dec 09 2024 35 mins

Pianist Tim Horton is a busy chap. Always playing the piano and playing it a lot. Wigmore Hall, Sheffield Chamber Music Festival, Ensemble 360. All manner of places. So I consider it a considerable triumph that we arranged to meet in person a week or so ago to talk about his Wigmore Hall Chopin project -- there's a concert on December 11 and one in March 2025. Its not simply the pr

191: Clarinettist Robert Plane on the music of Pamela Harrison

Nov 28 2024 21 mins

Rob Plane introduces music that he's discovered and advocated, written by the disappointingly lesser known composer Pamela Harrison.

191: Kings Place Artistic Director Sam McShane

Nov 24 2024 38 mins

Continuing the theme of leadership in the arts, this Thoroughly Good Classical Music Podcast profiles the career todate of Kings Place Artistic Director Sam McShane. In the conversation that follows, you'll get a sense of Sam's distinct leadership philosophy, her vision for the venue including her aims to deepen engagement in Islington in which the venue resides. She also candidly

190: Conductor Chloé van Soeterstède on Leadership

Nov 17 2024 48 mins

What can corporate leaders learn from the conductor’s podium? What are the parallels between orchestral conducting and leadership in the workplace? New Principal Guest Conductor of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Chloé van Soeterstède shares her journey from violinist and viola player to conductor, sharing insights on how to build trust, communicate vision, and influence te

189: Ivors Awards winner Roxanna Panufnik

Nov 15 2024 12 mins

Roxanna Panufnik wins Outstanding Wins Collection at the Ivors Classical 2024. In this episode she shares a personal selection of works plus a candid reflection on the experience of hearing the premiere of her Coronational Sactus at the King's Big Do last year.

188: Violinist Madeleine Mitchell and the music of Herbert Howells

Oct 14 2024 24 mins

This episode features violinist Madeleine Mitchell introducing the return of the Red Violin Festival in Leeds, her connection with Yehudi Menuhin, and the career-long fascination with composer Herbert Howells whose In Gloucestershire Quartet forms part of a new release of recordings on the SOMM label of rarely heard works by the English composer. The Red Violin Festival runs from

187: Jennifer Davis and members of the Royal Opera Jette Parker Artist Programme

Oct 07 2024 37 mins

This episode features three singers and one conductor who have either participated in or are currently part of the Royal Opera's Jette Parker Opera Programme. Their insights explore the unique experience of this two-year scheme, focusing on the development of rehearsal and stagecraft skills, as well as the journey toward building their authentic professional identities.

186: Southbank Centre's Head of Classical Toks Dada

Sep 19 2024 54 mins

Toks Dada, Head of Classical Music at Southbank Centre, reflects on his four years running one of Europe's largest classical music series, drawing on his own lifelong vision. That vision balances continuity, tradition and innovation. The conversation touches on a shift in ticket buying post-pandemic and the opportunities this behavioural changes presents the classical music in