This podcast aims to explore life from a musician's point of view: the peaks, troughs and the downright unexpected. Hosted by London-based cellist Davina Shum
Episodes
Friday Aug 16, 2019
Friday Aug 16, 2019
Having no work sometimes can be therapeutic! Enjoy it while you can!
My guest this episode is Uchenna Ngwe: oboist, cor anglais player and PhD candidate at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. She's the founder of PlainSightSound and the Decus Ensemble which aims to uncover music by black British, African and Caribbean composers throughout history. She shares her wisdom about applying for Arts Council Funding, which many people know is not a straight-forward affair. We also chat about cello and oboe idiosyncrasies, clef dyslexia, Beethoven symphonies, and the best concerts we've ever been to.
TRIGGER WARNING: there is a short discussion regarding the word MOIST *shudders*
As always, don't miss the "music college didn't prepare me" segment. Got an anecdote to share with me? Tell me in preferably more than one word at asitcomespodcast@gmail.com
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Mentioned in this ep:
plainsightsound.com
decusensemble.com @decus_ensemble
August 27th concert: https://www.facebook.com/events/2375132209411154/
September 19th concert: https://www.facebook.com/events/1451906854934223/
Winifred Atwell: https://www.plainsightsound.com/the-lady-from-trinidad/
Friday Aug 02, 2019
Friday Aug 02, 2019
Climate change will be the downfall of working musicians. How do you function as a musician when the elements seem to be battling against you?
This episode's guest is the legendary Kate Simko - DJ, film composer and founder of London Electronic Orchestra. Listen as she chats about her fascinating musical path that led her to have foot in both the electronic and classical worlds.
Plus don't miss this episode's Music College Didn't Prepare me of lip-sync-worthy proportions.
Mentioned in this episode:
Kate's "20 Weeks" playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3QeF9NRFoscRqdp3ofAxbM
"20 Weeks": http://20weeks-movie.com/
"We Believe in Dinosaurs": https://www.webelieveindinosaurs.net/
Kate's Website: www.katesimko.com
London Electronic Orchestra: www.katesimko.com/leo
Follow Kate: @kate_simko
Davina's BBC Radio 3 Time Travellers segments (70 mins in):
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00070r6 (Douglas Lilburn and the honey)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000767w (Rebecca Clarke)
Friday Jul 19, 2019
Friday Jul 19, 2019
Consuming avocados is a risk if you want to retain your thumbs. Luckily, practising octaves can help.
Listen to part 2 of my conversation with cellist Madeleine Ridd - we chat about how she got back into her playing, and her cathartic talent that led to her success outside of music.
Plus, don't miss this episode's Music College Didn't Prepare Me!
Mentioned in this episode:
Millie's Brilliant Birthday Plan: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Millies-Brilliant-Birthday-Plan-Madeleine/dp/1910322679
Follow Maddy on twitter: https://twitter.com/maddyridd
Friday Jul 12, 2019
Friday Jul 12, 2019
Have you ever been hideously late to a gig? I have, regrettably.
This episode is part one of my chat with cellist Madeleine Ridd. We spoke about food, chamber music, touring, teaching, and Maddy's personal insight into her struggle with mental health.
This episode also features a hazy "music college didn't prepare me" experience out in the South Pacific nation of Tonga.
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Thursday Jun 27, 2019
Thursday Jun 27, 2019
Welcome to Episode 1! Today's guest is Chad Vindin, vocal coach and accompanist at Royal College and Academy of Music, as well as author of the successful Throwcase blog. What does he actually do? Find out in our chat!
Experienced something bizarre that music college didn't prepare you for? Tell me here: asitcomespodcast@gmail.com
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Mentioned in this episode:
www.danielelms.co.uk