In this episode, I had the privilege of welcoming Wigmore Hall's executive and artistic director, John Gilhooly. We discuss the importance of live music, the digitisation of the concert hall, the impact of Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic on the performing arts, as well as how he chooses concert programmes and commissions works by contemporary composers. Certainly a wide-ranging conversation. 

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In this episode, I welcome pianist and singer-songwriter, the 4X winner of Hawaii's Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award, Maggie Herron. Maggie and I met in 2019, at the jazz-club Lewers Lounge in Hawaii, where she’s a resident musician. From the moment I entered the musical sanctuary, I was deeply impressed by the musicianship and artistry of all the players. And of course, being the jazzophile I am, I was intrigued to learn of Maggie’s musical upbringing, her tastes, what she thinks of this artist or that... and it’s fair to say that we cover these topics in some depth in this episode. It was a real pleasure talking with her again, and I hope you enjoy the ride. 

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In this episode, I welcome King's College London lecturer and critic at the Guardian, Flora Willson. We discuss what it means to be a critic, its responsibilities, and the contrasts between criticism and academia: above all, with regard to aesthetic judgement.

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In this episode, I had the immense joy of welcoming UNC piano professor John Salmon. John is recognised globally as one of the foremost authorities on the classical music of Dave Brubeck. This is due not only to his brilliant recordings of Brubeck’s pieces, but to his decades-long professional relationship with the jazz legend: acting as editor, arranger, musical confidant of sorts, not to mention the good friendship that they shared too. We discuss this music, its nature, its instrumental flexibility, as well as the composer’s approach to writing it. Not only have I been allowed to include some of John’s records (by the pianist), I’ve also been given access to a recording of a conversation that the two musicians had over dinner in Duisburg, Germany, 1994, which until this episode had never been shared publicly. I learnt a lot from this conversation: from Dave Brubeck’s music to jazz in general. 
EDIT: I have decided it is best not to include the recordings of the Brubeck compositions - legally, it was just too grey for me to be comfortable. However, the extracts of Dave and John's conversation will remain. Thank for your understanding.

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In this episode, I welcome award-winning composer, oboist and educator, Samuel Andreyev. We dissect each part of the title: from his experience as a composer living in France, to posting educational videos on YouTube. Our conversation is followed by Jana Luksts performance of SA's hypnotic Piano Piece No. IV. Hope you enjoy! Zach

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In this episode, I am joined by award-winning composer and pianist Kristina Arakelyan. We discuss Kristina’s experience in academia - as well as her current PhD thesis - and her philosophy behind composition. Our conversation is followed by Srdan Bulat's performance of her 'Fantasia', a piece for solo classical guitar. I hope you enjoy! Zach

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In this episode, I am joined by Jessica Peng, an English Literature student from UCL, to discuss a vast list of issues and topics in both Literature and Music. I hope you enjoy! Zach

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Welcome to the Euterpean Podcast! In this introduction, I explain the events that inspired me to start the project, as well as my ethos and hopes that will guide me in future episodes. Zach