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Embracing Xenophilia – Approaching Diversity When Curating Events And Choosing Collaborators We’ve all seen those late additions to event lineups…
Technology and comfort – having those, people speak of culture, but do not have it – Thomas Mann, Doctor Faustus….
Am I a “female composer”? I am a composer, and I happen to be a woman. So am I a…
Queer Utopias Last Spring I tucked myself into a particularly sweaty corner of the Royal Vauxhall Tavern, perched on a…
Elaine Mitchener makes a strong choice: interview with Xenia Pestova Elaine Mitchener is an incredible musician whose work continues to…
Eliza McCarthy embraces the now: interview with Xenia Pestova Eliza McCarthy is a versatile pianist specialising in contemporary repertoire with…
This month our talented guest editor Xenia Pestova explores the issue of ‘balance’ faced by creatives in today’s fast paced…
Opera and Ballet – A happy pairing? In every opera house across the world, a ballet company and an opera…
This month’s Guest Editor asks for opinions on some of the new music being written for brass band from musicians…
Commissions and Collaborations Some of my most memorable composition projects in recent years have been collaborative and hugely rewarding. I…
The award winning and pioneering South-West Open Youth Orchestra (OpenUp Music) is the UK’s first disabled-led regional youth orchestra. Composer…