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5 Editorial 6 News 11 MU column 12 Musical Chairs 15 Long View Andrew Mellor Are UK conductors building ‘British colonies’ in European orchestras?
17 Guest Column Brindley Sherratt The bass reflects on his own journey and explains why he empathises with today’s rising stars
34 Funding Focus Music Patron The platform democratising composer patronage for a new age
38 Venue Spotlight On… The Usher Hall Keith Clarke visits an Edinburgh venue that’s moving with the times
43 What it’s like to tour to… America’s East Coast From Disneyland to the Lincoln Memorial, America’s East Coast has something for everyone
44 Self-Employed Musicians Guide to… Playing at weddings How to make sure you can give your best on their big day
46 Festivals Guide The music-focused travel companies helping musicians – and audiences – experience music in new contexts
48 Competitions Recent winners and upcoming deadlines classical-music.uk
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18 Michael Tilson Thomas The conducting legend reflects on an exceptional career ahead of his 80th birthday and the release of a box-set shining a spotlight on his composing talent
22 Bravo! Vail Alexandra Skovos heads to Colorado for a taste of the festival embedding music and engagement in the mountain haven of Vail
25 Baby boom Pregnancy puts a huge strain on the human body – and the voice. Rebecca Franks talks to singers about why creating new life doesn’t have to mean giving up your job
28 NMC recordings at 35 A look back at the label’s origins under the influence of Imogen
Holst, and an exploration of NMC’s place in the UK’s contemporary classical scene
31 Finding equilibrium Equity, Diversity and Inclusion consultant Sam Stimpson sits explains how she helps organisations change for the better
40 Paraorchestra on tour How does touring change for a disabled-identifying musician? Paraorchestra musicians explain how they make touring work for them in an often ableist world
50 Final thoughts Linton Stephens The BBC presenter and bassoonist talks to CM about his journey so far – and how he plans to forge a legacy in the classical sphere
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