Classical Music Podcast

Rachel Webber recently discovered, as part of her postgraduate research, the earliest known Church of England anthem written by a woman.

Chris Gunness speaks to musician and cartoonist Ben Levy whose animations about classical masterworks have become an internet sensation over lockdown.  

James Clutton, director of Opera at Opera Holland Park, speaks to Chris Gunness about making performances work in the 'new normal'.

Chris Gunness speaks to baritone Roderick Williams about coronavirus and its impact on the music industry. 

Kirill Karabits, chief conductor of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, speaks to Chris Gunness from lockdown in Paris about the impact of Covid-19.

John Gilhooly is the artistic and executive director of Wigmore Hall. 

Chris Gunness speaks to Israeli pianist and composer Matan Porat about how he's adapting to making music in the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Chris Gunness speaks to Julia Desbruslais, co-principal cellist and executive director of the London Mozart Players, about the ensemble's move to digital music-making in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. 

Stephen Langridge is artistic director of Glyndebourne and former director of Gothenburg Opera.