Tapio Lokki is professor at Aalto University in Finland.

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In Episode 10 of the High Point podcast, Vanessa Toulmin and Paul Anderton, members of Morecambe Winter Gardens Preservation Trust, take us through the history and plans of renovating of ‘The Albert Hall of the North’ which has hosted concerts from Elgar, Julie Andrews, The Who, and the Rolling Stones.

In its heyday, Morecambe Winter Gardens was a sparkling example of the entertainment venues that were the essence of British seaside towns. With lavish interiors and striking features, the original complex combined swimming baths, an aquarium, the winter gardens and restaurants. After a decline in British seaside holidays, by 1982 the whole complex was closed to the public.

The only part that still remains is the theatre, which dates back to 1897. With help from DCMS’s Culture Recovery Fund, the Morecambe Winter Gardens Preservation Trust and the dedicated group of volunteers are a step closer to achieving their aim: to fully restore and reopen the glorious Grade II building, so it can be at the heart of Morecambe once again.

With Vanessa and Paul, we discuss:

We meet Sophie, Michelle and Steve from the Burnley Empire Trust to discuss the massive renovation project of one of Britain’s most unique theatres.

Using the power 💪 of the 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 🎭 and 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 🏫 to 𝐫𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 after a 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞. Sounds familiar!

In the episode, we also discuss:

Learn more about the BBC NOW on their website ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ and follow them also on Twitter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ and Instagram ⁠⁠here⁠⁠:

In episode 008 of the High Point podcast, Lisa Tregale, Director of BBC National Orchestra and chorus of Wales, shared her experience and opinion on overcoming gender stereotypes in the music industry.

In the episode, we also discuss:

Learn more about the BBC NOW on their website ⁠here⁠ and follow them also on Twitter ⁠here⁠ and Instagram ⁠here⁠:

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From Hoddinott Hall at the Wales Millennium centre in Cardiff Bay, Lisa Tregale joins us to talk about her career history and what led her to becoming Director of the National Orchestra of Wales.

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In episode 007 of the High Point podcast, Jonathan Berman explained his motivation behind The Franz Schmidt Project.

Listen to Jonathan’s recording of Schmidt’s Symphony No. 1 in E Major on ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠

Follow Jonathan on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and discover more about him and the Franz Schmidt Project on his ⁠⁠website⁠⁠.

For more episodes of the High Point podcast, follow⁠⁠⁠⁠ this link⁠⁠⁠⁠.

or ⁠⁠⁠⁠this one for Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In episode 007 of the High Point podcast, Jonathan Berman explained why he chose the ⁠BBC National Orchestra of Wales (NOW) to record the Franz Schmidt Project.

Listen to Jonathan’s recording of Schmidt’s Symphony No. 1 in E Major on ⁠Spotify⁠

Follow Jonathan on ⁠Instagram⁠ and discover more about him and the Franz Schmidt Project on his ⁠website⁠.

For more episodes of the High Point podcast, follow⁠⁠⁠ this link⁠⁠⁠.

or ⁠⁠⁠this one for Youtube⁠⁠⁠.

From The Nia Centre in Hulme, Jonathan Berman talks us through The Franz Schmidt project in which he will record all four of Schmidt’s symphonies with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales (NOW), leading to the composer’s 150th Birthday in 2024.

Listen to Jonathan’s recording of Schmidt’s Symphony No. 1 in E Major on Spotify

Follow Jonathan on Instagram and discover more about him and the Franz Schmidt Project on his website.

For more episodes of the High Point podcast, follow⁠⁠ this link⁠⁠.

In the episode 6 of High Point, Claire from the Theatres Trust mentionned the success story of saving Morecambe Winter Gardens, which is a Grade II listed building located (in Morecambe!) on the north west coast of England.

For more episodes of the High Point podcast, follow⁠ this link⁠.