In Episode 35 of The Classical Circuit, host Ella Lee talks to violinist Charlotte Scott. Charlotte talks about the process of cultivating a solid mindset that allows her to not only cope with the pressures of performing, but also find real joy in it. She also discusses balancing motherhood with her career, the guilt of messing up in a quartet competition, and her passion for Mozart clicking into place when she was 35.

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Charlotte's links:

Website

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Music: François Couperin - Le Tic-Toc-Choc ou Les Maillotins

Performed by Daniel Lebhardt

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The Classical Circuit is made by Ella Lee (producer by trade, pianist at heart).

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In Episode 34 of The Classical Circuit, host Ella Lee talks to Scottish percussionist Calum Huggan about supporting and engaging the next generation of young musicians in his role as Head of the Benedetti Foundation's Youth Ambassador Programme. He also discusses the idea of the word 'classical' pertaining primarily to a training, his passion for creative learning, and the time a critic compared him to Coldplay.

The London Benedetti Sessions are now open for sign up! The Live Sessions are transformative three-day orchestral and musicianship workshops that put leading music educators in front of young people, students, teachers and adults. As well as providing a common goal to work towards, the workshops are a brilliant place to make connections, and collectively share the greatest examples of music education. Sign up here

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Calum's links:

The Benedetti Foundation

Instagram

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Music: François Couperin - Le Tic-Toc-Choc ou Les Maillotins

Performed by Daniel Lebhardt

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The Classical Circuit is made by Ella Lee (producer by trade, pianist at heart).

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In Episode 33 of The Classical Circuit, host Ella Lee talks to Jane Mitchell, Creative Director of the Aurora Orchestra (and also their Principal Flautist), about the ensemble’s fresh approach to performance. Jane talks about the evolution of the Aurora ‘orchestral theatre’ format, which involves the orchestra playing from memory, and their upcoming project 'Carnival', part of their 20th anniversary celebrations this year. She also reflects on their groundbreaking Beethoven 9 at the 2024 Proms, discusses the intention of 'revealing' all the music has to offer, and offers her insights into bringing musicians and management closer together.

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Aurora Orchestra:

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Instagram

TikTok

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Music: François Couperin - Le Tic-Toc-Choc ou Les Maillotins

Performed by Daniel Lebhardt

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The Classical Circuit is made by Ella Lee (producer by trade, pianist at heart).

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.