Hello lovely listener, here we are again. We promised you an episode by the end of the week, and by jove, here it is.

This episode we sit down with the brilliant Ellie Consta, violinist, composer, and founder of the groundbreaking Her Ensemble—the UK's first women and non-binary string orchestra. Ellie’s visionary work is pushing boundaries in classical music, aiming to reshape an industry that has historically lacked diversity and inclusivity.

We dive into her journey, from her early days as a classical violinist to the founding of Her Ensemble, and how the group is creating space for women and non-binary musicians to thrive. Ellie shares how Her Ensemble is not only changing who’s represented on stage, but also reimagining the music itself—blending classical with pop and electronic influences, commissioning new works, and challenging traditional concert formats.

Highlights include:

• The inspiration behind Her Ensemble and how it’s changing the landscape of classical music.
• Ellie’s thoughts on the challenges faced by women and non-binary musicians in classical spaces.
• The creative process behind some of their most exciting performances and collaborations.
• The importance of representation and diversity in music.
• Her Ensemble’s future projects and vision for the next generation of musicians.
• Possible future plans for fashion collaborations, but which way to go with it - Cath Kidston, or Ultimate Hun??

Tune in to hear Ellie’s insightful perspective on transforming classical music and the empowering stories behind her mission to create a more inclusive industry.

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