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Musical Roots
Welcome to Musical Roots: a classical music podcast hosted by international trumpet soloist Matilda Lloyd. Hear from guests from every corner of the industry about their musical journeys, from successes to challenges, and discover how they got to where they are today.
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Musical Roots podcast website: https://www.musicalroots.co.uk/
Episodes
23 episodes
Episode 23: Lydia Connolly, Artist Management
If you've ever been interested in what goes on behind the stage of the classical music industry, this episode is for you! Lydia Connolly is Senior Director and Head of Inclusion & Access at leading management agency Harrison Parrott and in ...
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Episode 22: Brass for Africa
In this episode, learn all about the work of music charity Brass for Africa through a series of interviews that Matilda conducted during her trip to Uganda in February 2024! As an Ambassador for the charity, Matilda visited many of the differen...
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Ep 21: Owain Park, Choral Music
In this conversation, Matilda interviews Owain Park: conductor, composer, organist, singer and the founder of the Gesualdo Six vocal consort. They discuss the group's formation, the challenges of singing one to a part and the importance of main...
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Episode 20: Rakhi Singh, Violinist & Manchester Collective
Meet Rakhi Singh, co-founder of the Manchester Collective, violinist, composer and more! In this week's episode we chat to the extremely creative Rakhi, who explores her identity through music in many ways, including composing, performing as a ...
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Episode 19: Duncan Ward, Conductor
This week's guest is British conductor Duncan Ward, who makes his Barbican debut with the London Symphony Orchestra later this month - more details below! Alongside touring the world guest conducting top orchestras, Duncan is Chief Conductor of...
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Episode 18: Vick Bain, Gender Diversity & Leadership
Everyone working in the music industry (in any capacity) needs to hear this awesome episode with Vick Bain, Past President of the ISM. We discuss all of the challenges of being a woman in the industry, especially in a leadership role, including...
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Episode 17: Miloš, Guitar
Our guest this week is star guitarist Miloš! In our conversation with Miloš, we track his incredible journey from Montenegro to arriving at the Royal Academy of Music in London aged 17. He shares with us the challenges that came with this (incl...
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Episode 16: Deborah Pritchard, Composer
In this week's episode we chat to composer Deborah Pritchard! We learn all about her compositional process, and her unique synaesthetic connections between colour and music that cause so much of her music to be inspired by visual artworks. We a...
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Episode 15: Giles Thornton, Orchestrator & Arranger
Even though you haven't met him yet, you've already heard Giles' fabulous work... we proudly present an episode with the composer of our podcast jingle that begins and ends every episode! This week we sit down with Giles, who mainly works as an...
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Episode 14: Ellie Consta, Violinist & Her Ensemble
This week's guest is freelance violinist Ellie Consta, who founded Her Ensemble in 2020: a free-form group that aims to dismantle gender stereotypes and address the gender gap in classical music. In this episode, we discuss the differences betw...
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Episode 13: Jack Bazalgette, Through The Noise
If you haven't heard of Through The Noise, you will want to go and be a part of one of their Noisenights after this conversation! This week we chat to co-founder Jack Bazalgette about the unusual concerts sweeping through the UK, bringing class...
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Episode 12: David Taylor, Marketing & Publicity
Meet David Taylor: the go-to innovator in the world of classical music marketing, publicity and branding! Named as one of Forbes' 30 under 30 Europe List in 2018, David is one of the leading entrepreneurs in his field: coaching and consulting w...
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Episode 11: Bex Herman, Musical Performance Anxiety
If you have ever experienced musical performance anxiety, otherwise known as nerves or stage fright, or know someone who has, this episode is essential listening for you! We chat to freelance cellist Bex Herman, whose debilitating performance a...
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Episode 10: James Murphy, Royal Philharmonic Society
For our 10th episode, we are celebrating the Royal Philharmonic Society, who have generously sponsored this podcast with their Enterprise Fund and Harriet's Trust! Our guest this week is James Murphy, CEO of the RPS, who previously worked at th...
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Episode 9: Catch-up with your Hosts
This week, Helen and I have a chatty catch-up about all the things we've been up to over the last month or so, from travelling and performing, to reading, writing, studying and more! Join us back here in 2 weeks time when the service will resum...
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Episode 8: John Hutchins, Trumpet
Our guest this week is the wonderful trumpeter, teacher and Director of the Junior Royal Academy of Music, John Hutchins. Having both studied with John, Helen and I delve deeper into his life from his musical beginnings to playing on the West E...
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Episode 7: Calum Huggan, Percussion
Scottish multi-award-winning percussionist Calum Huggan is our guest on this week's episode! Having studied at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and in Mannheim with Jasmin Kohlberg, Calum is now an international soloist, workshop leader and ...
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Episode 6: Kirsty Matheson, 100 Days of Music as Art
If you haven't heard of Kirsty Matheson, we are sure that you've seen her artwork on social media or CD covers! Kirsty took the classical music world by storm in the pandemic lockdowns, with her 100 Days challenge in which she painted 100 piece...
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Episode 5: Leon Bosch, Double Bass
An absolutely inspiring conversation with double bass virtuoso Leon Bosch, following his journey from the townships of Johannesburg in apartheid to the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester to conducting, running two ensembles and found...
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Episode 4: Shiry Rashkovsky, Viola
This week, we chat to Shiry Rashkovsky, daughter of famous violin teachers Izthak Rashkovsky and Ani Schnarch! Alongside discussing both the benefits and challenges of being raised in such a musical home, we talk about the inner critic, self wo...
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Episode 3: James McAulay, CEO of Encore Musicians
This episode we go in depth with CEO of Encore Musicians, James McAulay, also a cellist, pianist, singer-songwriter and two-time Ironman triathlete! Alongside finding out how he turned his business ideas into reality, we go deep with James to d...
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Episode 2: Judith Kleinman, Alexander Technique
This week we talk to Judith Kleinman, double bassist and Alexander Technique teacher, author and extraordinaire! After a car accident left her with not only injuries, but also a loss of confidence, Alexander Technique helped her rebuild and she...
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