Orchestras join forces at ABO Cardiff
Collaboration is theme of the 2018 Association of British Orchestras (ABO) conference. ABO director Mark Pemberton on what is up for debate this year Last year … Read more
The power to make a difference
Tamzin Aitken and Libby Papakyriacou both work behind the scenes at London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO). Acting independently, they have organised a benefit concert on 15 … Read more
100 years of Thelonious Monk
Jazz vocalist and theatre director Filomena Campus has created Monk Misterioso, a show about Thelonious Monk that is part-concert, part-theatre piece. Here she tells IAM about the … Read more
Generating a new genre
For years Jessica Duchen struggled to gain acceptance for her cross-genre ‘words-and-music- works. But now, with the success of her new show Ghost Variations, it … Read more
A working relationship
Violinist Francesca Dego collaborated closely with her husband, conductor Daniele Rustioni, on a new album for Deutsche Grammophon. Here she describes how their romantic relationship … Read more
Two Moors Festival: unexpected impact
Penny Adie, artistic director at Two Moors Festival, writes for IAM about the impact her annual arts event has had on the Southwest of England. … Read more
Acts of Wanton Wonder from the Land of Green Ginger
Communities across Hull have been drawn into a series of Acts of Wanton Wonder from the Land of Green Ginger. Hull UK City of Culture … Read more
Exploring the spiritual element of classical music
Composer Lawrence Ball explains how his spiritual approach to classical music (and festival management) will play out at this year’s Planet Tree Music Festival — … Read more
Transforming the future of the music industry
Vanessa Reed, chief executive of PRS for Music Foundation, writes for IAM on making changes to the experiences of women working in the music industry. … Read more
Grassroots globalisation
Gavin Stride is director of rural UK theatre company Farnham Maltings. Here he explains how international exchange is beneficial to rural theatre and why it … Read more