Series 2, Episode 4

Lloyd Coleman meets Finlay Shakespeare, who plays a track from his new album Definite Complex released on July 14. Samuel Bordoli previews his piece for skateboarders and choir, commissioned as part of the 2014 New Music Biennial. 

Links:

Future Image Records | Samuel Bordoli | New Music Biennial

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Series 2, Episode 3

Notus Winds is one of the country's leading young wind quintets. Recently, they won the Royal Academy of Music Patrons' Award, and will subsequently be making their evening recital debut at the Wigmore Hall on June 2. They talk to Lloyd Coleman about their music making, and perform Piazzolla's Libertango live in the studio. We also join the National Youth Wind Orchestra of Wales in concert with acclaimed young conductor Ben Gernon.

Links:

Notus Winds | Ben Gernon | National Youth Wind Orchestra of Wales

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Series 2, Episode 2

The first of six episodes from our new home in Ravensbourne, North Greenwich. Greek-born violinist Dora Chatzigeorgiou joins us to talk about the European Union Youth Orchestra, who recently performed in her home country, and cellist and experienced teacher Laura Hammonds has some useful advice for those wanting to teach music.



Links:
EUYO | Laura Hammonds

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Series 2, Episode 1

We kick off the new series in style with a piano special from the Steinway Hall in London. Jason Bae joins us to perform Balakirev's Islamey op.18, and Zubin Kanga demonstrates an ear-bending array of contemporary piano playing techniques.



Links:
Jason Bae | Zubin Kanga | Steinway and Sons UK | Royal Academy of Music

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Series 2: Coming soon

The start of the new series is now just a matter of days away, and regular visitors will have noticed our website has had an overhaul in time for the seven brilliant episodes we'll be bringing you right here from Saturday May 10.

Until then, we have just one thing to ask of you - please can you 'like' and 'share' our Facebook page? That's the main social media hub through which we will be interacting with our viewers, and promoting new episodes coming up. Your help will enable Taking Notes to reach the widest audience possible.

I look forward to seeing you on Saturday!
Lloyd x