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INSPIRING MUSICAL EXCELLENCE since 1952 Dafydd Jones, Singer, Winner 2024 APPLICATIONS OPEN Our internationally renowned Annual Music Competition awards over £70,000 in prize money every year to young emerging musical talent. The competition is divided into six sections; Wind and Brass, Keyboard, Singers, Strings, String Ensembles and Mixed Ensembles. EXPERIENCE THIS SPECTACULAR SERIES OF FINALS IN FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2025, PLEASE SCAN THE QR CODE FOR TICKETS. The Royal Over-Seas League is a not-for-profit members’ organisation dedicated to supporting the careers of young musicians and artists across the UK, Commonwealth, Europe and USA, for over seventy years. OVER-SEAS HOUSE PARK PLACE ST JAMES’S STREET LONDON SW1A 1LR +44 (0)20 7016 6925 | ROSLARTS@ROSL.ORG.UK | ROSL.ORG.UK l l a r s h a F r a n c e s M ©
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17 CONTENTS 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 18 28 22 FEATURES 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 Autumn 2024 | Classical Music | 3

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INSPIRING MUSICAL EXCELLENCE

since 1952

Dafydd Jones, Singer, Winner 2024

APPLICATIONS OPEN

Our internationally renowned Annual Music Competition awards over £70,000 in prize money every year to young emerging musical talent. The competition is divided into six sections;

Wind and Brass, Keyboard, Singers, Strings, String Ensembles and Mixed Ensembles.

EXPERIENCE THIS SPECTACULAR SERIES OF FINALS IN FEBRUARY

AND MARCH 2025, PLEASE SCAN THE QR CODE FOR TICKETS.

The Royal Over-Seas League is a not-for-profit members’ organisation dedicated to supporting the careers of young musicians and artists across the UK,

Commonwealth, Europe and USA, for over seventy years.

OVER-SEAS HOUSE PARK PLACE ST JAMES’S STREET LONDON SW1A 1LR

+44 (0)20 7016 6925 | ROSLARTS@ROSL.ORG.UK | ROSL.ORG.UK

l l a r s h a

F r a n c e s M

©

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