Avagail Hulbert, Ryan Huang and Daniel Hughes, three prize-winners in the finals of the Sound Espressivo global competition, share their experiences of competing online, playing a contemporary repertoire, and how the influence of their teachers has shaped their musical lives.

You can find information about the Sound Espressivo competition here: https://www.soundespressivocompetition.com and follow Avagail and Daniel on social media: #avagailtheviolinist #danhhughes.

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We open Season 3 with Guy Withers of Waterperry Opera Festival on how their 2021 will be even bigger, better and even more inclusive, whatever the coming summer may bring.

You can find information about Waterperry Opera Festival at https://www.waterperryoperafestival.co.uk

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We look back on the impact the pandemic through three personal stories and consider how essential music is to a functioning society. With Lady Nade, Maya Kashif and Naomi Pohl.

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This episode is a round-up of an online forum hosted by Rocket Opera, chaired by Music Works host Katie Beardsworth.

If you need professional help with a safety issue, or you need to report something or talk to someone, you can find a list of organisations that can help you here: https://polyphonyarts.com/music-business/protecting-yourself-as-a-freelance-musician/

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James Cardell-Oliver of the Grand Empirical label answers your questions about record labels and their role in your career.

You can find out more about the Grand Empirical label & Mill Media at: Millmedia.co and grandempirical.co.uk

Music Works is generously supported by Allianz Musical Insurance, the UK’s No. 1 musical instrument insurer.

In business it is critical to identify your unique selling point, your USP. Katie talks about how, as CEO of your own brand – you! – you need to identify what makes you special and be able to convey this simply and convincingly to promote your career.

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Music Works is generously supported by Allianz Musical Insurance, the UK’s No. 1 musical instrument insurer.

Pianist, Rossina Grieco, talks about the importance to her of live recording, the challenges of the transition from the conservatoire to the concert stage, the intensity of the teacher/student relationship, and how to assert your identity as a performer.

You can find out more about Rossina at www.rossinagrieco.com

Music Works is generously supported by Allianz Musical Insurance, the UK’s No. 1 musical instrument insurer.

Following International Women’s Week, Katie looks at why it’s important to see your success and to celebrate it, but also why we all benefit from reaching out and celebrating the success of the people around us.

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Music Works is generously supported by Allianz Musical Insurance, the UK’s No. 1 musical instrument insurer.

Katie takes a look at the grief Covid has brought us, at accepting and understanding our shared trauma, and explains how you can use those reflections to improve your music career as live performance starts to open up.

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Music Works is generously supported by Allianz Musical Insurance, the UK’s No. 1 musical instrument insurer.

Ollie Mansfield set up Front Room Concerts in 2020 to help recitalists create more opportunities to perform using digital and online technology. If you’ve been struggling with tech and/or making your online performance stand out, join Ollie as he shares his top tips as a musician, educator, and online recital expert.

You can find out more about Ollie, Front Room Concerts and sign up for the Digital Recitalist at: www.olliemansfield.com

Music Works is generously supported by Allianz Musical Insurance, the UK’s No. 1 musical instrument insurer.