The Orchestra of the Swan Podcast offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look as we shine the spotlight on our incredible players, supporters, and the team who bring the Orchestra of the Swan to life.
Led by Artistic Director David Le Page, we’ll take you inside the inner workings of an orchestra, from conversations with our principal players, to exclusive rehearsal sneak peeks.
Orchestra of the Swan strives to captivate audiences through a blend of experimentation with both classical and non-classical music, embracing our role as storytellers. Our commitment distinctive drives us to push creative boundaries, offering performances that are both innovative and unique.
No pretentiousness here—no ball gowns or dinner jackets. Just people who love music and love playing it. Join us, get to know us, and follow our pod!
The Orchestra of the Swan podcast is produced and supported by Cloudscape Media, and is copyright of the Orchestra of the Swan.
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The Orchestra of the Swan Podcast offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look as we shine the spotlight on our incredible players, supporters, and the team who bring the Orchestra of the Swan to life.
Led by Artistic Director David Le Page, we’ll take you inside the inner workings of an orchestra, from conversations with our principal players, to exclusive rehearsal sneak peeks.
Orchestra of the Swan strives to captivate audiences through a blend of experimentation with both classical and non-classical music, embracing our role as storytellers. Our commitment distinctive drives us to push creative boundaries, offering performances that are both innovative and unique.
No pretentiousness here—no ball gowns or dinner jackets. Just people who love music and love playing it. Join us, get to know us, and follow our pod!
The Orchestra of the Swan podcast is produced and supported by Cloudscape Media, and is copyright of the Orchestra of the Swan.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're back! Here's the much-awaited second episode of the Orchestra of the Swan's podcast.
In the first half, we're joined by The Swan's Artistic Director David Le Page and Andor actor Anton Lesser. Anton discusses his roles in Hambletts Productions’ Red Sky at Sunrise: Laurie Lee in Words & Music and A Beautiful Thread – Thomas Hardy in Words & Music. They explore the music that shaped them, and we're treated to Anton reading Thomas Hardy's poems The Self-Unseeing and The Voice, both featured in A Beautiful Thread.
In the second half, we hear from conductor Rebecca Miller about her work with the Swan Youth Orchestra, in partnership with Warwick Schools Foundation. We also chat with Coventry Music Lead Mark Steele and Melanie Cotton from Warwickshire Music—both part of the Heart of England Music Hubs.
Finally, The Swan's Principal Percussionist Tim Farmer speaks with Swan Youth Orchestra percussionist Daniel, and clarinetist Jack McNeill.
The Orchestra of the Swan podcast is produced and supported by Cloudscape Media, and is copyright of the Orchestra of the Swan.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.