Series 1: Episode 3

Nicholas McCarthy | one-handed pianist

This week Lloyd talks to Nicholas McCarthy, the one handed pianist who, at the age of 24, has already received considerable attention and praise for his remarkable talent. In 2012, Nicholas became the first left-handed pianist to graduate from the Royal College of Music in its long history. Since then, he has performed in many prestigious venues in the UK and abroad - not only as a soloist, but also as a member of Charles Hazlewood's British Paraorchestra where he met Lloyd. 

As usual, we end the show with the top five music-related stories from the past few weeks. 

Interview outline
02.05   Nicholas' introduction to music - earlier years leading up to his studies at the RCM
11.40   Blumenfeld Etude in A-flat major, op.38 
17.24   The left-hand repertoire - why it exists and which composers write most effectively

27.22   Scriabin Nocturne in D-flat major, op.9 

33.23   British Paraorchestra and future projects

News (from 39.20)
1   Peter Tatchell interrupts LSO concert in protest at Gergiev
2   James Blake wins the Mercury Prize for Overgrown
3   Young composer Alma Deutscher tops the US charts
4   Daniel Barenboim relinquishes post at La Scala
5   Fire at Italian instrument museum

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Title Music 'Yentas Five' from A Proper Grown Up, by the Spike Orchestra

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Series 1: Episode 2

Chloé Vansoeterstède | conductor

My guest this week is Chloé Vansoeterstède, an exceptional violist from the Royal Academy of Music and conductor of the Arch Sinfoina.

The interview covers her developing career as a conductor, including her aspirations for the Arch Sinfonia, a new orchestra made up of the finest students frozm three of London's music colleges: the Royal Academy, Royal College and Guildhall School. We also explore Chloé's performing career on the viola - she frequently performs under the baton of the world's leading conductors as a member of the European Union Youth Orchestra.

Interview outline
03.04   Introduction to viola and conducting to forming the Arch Sinfonia
10.27   Bach Sarabande from Cello Suite No.2 in D Minor, BMV1008
13.43   Repertoire choices for the Arch Sinfonia 
16.23   Lloyd Coleman excerpt from Bass Clarinet Concertino (2013)
19.44   Performing with the EUYO; learning from other conductors; female conductors



News (from 31.52)
1   Rock musician Lou Reed dies
2   Recovered Strad violin to be sold at auction
3   CBSO Music Director to step down 
4   Tickets for Glastonbury 2014 sell out in record time
5   BBC announces more arts coverage

Taking Notes is produced by Danny Holland
www.dannyhollandguitar.com

Title Music 'Yentas Five' from A Proper Grown Up, by the Spike Orchestra

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