The practice of self-compassion: radical growth for musicians
Sophie Renshaw explores the ways in which negative thought patterns and tired ways of thinking can...
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'What is there to be proud of at the moment, given this mess?': Dame Sarah Connolly on Brexit
The internationally-acclaimed mezzo-soprano talks to Andrew Green about the impact of Brexit on...
ABO Orchestral Manager of the Year (special commendation): Greg Felton
Nominations in the category of orchestra management were so vast and impressive that the panel...
'Festivals do not seem to deserve the same consideration as Euro 2020': East Neuk Festival director on the challenges of the last year
Scotland's East Neuk Festival is preparing to launch in a few days' time - but it hasn't been an...
'I’ve missed hearing things that have only existed in my head come through my ears': Dani Howard on composing through lockdown
Dani Howard on finding inspiration in lockdowns and quarantines ahead of the premiere of her latest...
Music, medicine, and healing: Inside the World Doctors' Orchestra
The world is thanking its doctors like never before, as the pandemic continues to wreak havoc. Jon...
Matter of sax: Jess Gillam on her career so far
She's released an album on Decca Classics, and performed a major Royal Albert Hall concert, so the...
The struggle for vulnerability: why classical musicians feel afraid to speak out
Hattie Butterworth, cellist and recent conservatoire graduate, outlines some of the reasons why...
Why do we sing?
The benefits of singing are well documented, but studies are increasingly revealing it to have...
4 tips for returning to performance
With concert halls open once again, many musicians will be returning to regular performances. Here...