Best Rakhi Singh Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 23: Lydia Connolly, Artist Management 36:10

12d ago36:10

36:10

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 this episode, she shares how she got started in the industry, what her day-to-day life involves and the changi…

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Episode 22: Brass for Africa 24:55

3M ago24:55

24:55

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 different programs in and around Kampala, learning about how Brass for Africa provides Music and Life Skills educa…

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Ep 21: Owain Park, Choral Music 36:17

5M ago36:17

36:17

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 maintaining a mailing list to directly communicate with their audience. Owain shares his first introduction to…

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Episode 20: Rakhi Singh, Violinist & Manchester Collective 33:02

8M ago33:02

33:02

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 solo violinist (on her new album Purnima) and touring the country with her ensemble. She delves deep into …

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Episode 19: Duncan Ward, Conductor 35:03

9M ago35:03

35:03

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 the South Netherlands Philharmonic and Music Director of the Mediterranean Youth Orchestra. In this chat,…

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Episode 18: Vick Bain, Gender Diversity & Leadership 35:03

9M ago35:03

35:03

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 being looked over for promotions, imposter syndrome, her experience at Henley Business School and more. W…

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Episode 17: Miloš, Guitar 31:52

9M ago31:52

31:52

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 (including awful British canteen food!) and other barriers that he faced early on in his career as a guitar sol…

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Episode 16: Deborah Pritchard, Composer 29:34

10M ago29:34

29:34

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 also discuss creating art from music, finding a balance in life, how nature inspires her and her advice for…

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Episode 15: Giles Thornton, Orchestrator & Arranger 27:34

10M ago27:34

27:34

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 orchestrator and arranger on films and TV in studios like Abbey Road and AIR for Netflix, Disney, Jules B…

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Episode 14: Ellie Consta, Violinist & Her Ensemble 32:28

11M ago32:28

32:28

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 between the pop and classical music worlds, self-expression through concert clothes, the difficulties of being…

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Episode 13: Jack Bazalgette, Through The Noise 31:15

11M ago31:15

31:15

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 classical music to clubs and bars with crowdfunded events that have an informal, social element - think standin…

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Episode 12: David Taylor, Marketing & Publicity 35:42

12M ago35:42

35:42

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 with musical organisations and individuals alike. Keep listening to hear all of his secrets and top tips on…

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Episode 11: Bex Herman, Musical Performance Anxiety 42:06

1y ago42:06

42:06

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 anxiety caused her to take a 5-year hiatus from playing. During that time, she was compelled to research mo…

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Episode 10: James Murphy, Royal Philharmonic Society 34:33

1y ago34:33

34:33

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 the Royal College of Music, National Youth Orchestra (with Matilda!) and Southbank Sinfonia. We chat about h…

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Episode 9: Catch-up with your Hosts 24:35

1y ago24:35

24:35

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 resume as normal, with our next guest on Musical Roots.

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Episode 8: John Hutchins, Trumpet 32:46

1y ago32:46

32:46

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 End and everything in between. John is an incredible educator and this episode will be of special interest …

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Episode 7: Calum Huggan, Percussion 37:08

1y ago37:08

37:08

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 teacher at Trinity Laban Conservatoire. In our chat with him, we discuss all this and more - including imp…

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Episode 6: Kirsty Matheson, 100 Days of Music as Art 31:53

1y ago31:53

31:53

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 pieces of classical music as abstract art in 100 days . She is also a freelance double bassist, based in Glasgo…

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Episode 5: Leon Bosch, Double Bass 43:52

1y ago43:52

43:52

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 founding his own publishing company! We cover topics such as curiosity and resilience, how to inspire your stud…

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Episode 4: Shiry Rashkovsky, Viola 33:36

1+ y ago33:36

33:36

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 worth, and Shiry's journey from school to Cambridge to Conservatoire. We also asked her lots of questions ab…

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Episode 3: James McAulay, CEO of Encore Musicians 39:16

1+ y ago39:16

39:16

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 discuss topics such as anxiety, pressure and identity. We also discover the parallels between sports and mu…

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Episode 2: Judith Kleinman, Alexander Technique 32:16

1+ y ago32:16

32:16

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 learnt the great effects it could have mentally and emotionally, as well as physically. In this episode, …

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Episode 1: Pete Moore, Trombone 40:24

1+ y ago40:24

40:24

Many of you will know Pete as the youngest ever winner of the BBC Young Musician of the Year (aged 12!), as a soloist, a professor or as the co-Principal of the London Symphony Orchestra. In this episode of Musical Roots, we delve beyond this incredibly impressive biography to learn more about Pete's beginnings in brass bands, the pressure of expec…

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English Moral Stories 54:00

4y ago54:00

54:00

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