This episode ofTalking in the Dark brings together two acquaintances for a wonderful and highly engaging conversation . Host Evie, student of the flute, and Kate Risdon, the inspiring professional flautist and music teacher.

During this episode, Kate shares with Evie the story of her life and career as a visually impaired flautist. Kate talks about where she first discovered her deep love and connection to music, and how she developed that passion into an acclaimed and highly respected career. Kate also explains the many differences between braille music and traditional written sheet music, and speaks about the joy she finds in teaching others how to play music.

As an accomplished musician, Kate is in high demand both for her playing and her collaborative skills and outlines to Evie the many roles she has held with different orchestras that she has played with throughout her long and successful career.

Kate is a passionate musician and a strong advocate for disabled musicians, and this interview is clear evidence of that commitment. 

This is a wonderful, inspiring conversation you won’t want to pass by.

AD (Accessible Description):The podcast graphic features a rich purple background with the title “Talking in the Dark” in bold white text at the top centre. Two portraits frame a central microphone icon: on the left, host Evie smiles warmly, with shoulder-length wavy red hair and a light grey top; on the right, a photo of Kate. In the picture Kate is stood next to a river, the sun is shining and the light is reflecting off the water. Kate has short dark hair and is wearing a purple striped shirt.