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The David Taylor Podcast

The David Taylor Podcast

By David Taylor

Welcome to the David Taylor Podcast, hosted by arts entrepreneur, Forbes 30 under 30, CEO and public speaker David Taylor. On this podcast you'll find a mix of interviews with other people making waves in the music industry, keynote speeches and talks on music business and music careers, as well as Q and A chats, and my current thoughts on the music world and classical music.
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The David Taylor PodcastApr 13, 2020

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Maxim Vengerov

Maxim Vengerov

In this special bonus episode, I chat with legendary violinist Maxim Vengerov about how the internet can democratise music education, what the transition to moving online during the pandemic was like for him, and what the future of classical music and digital looks like.

Honestly this is one of my favourite episodes and I’m so excited to share it with you!

Oct 11, 202124:27
Crispin Woodhead - OAE

Crispin Woodhead - OAE

I'm chatting to Crispin Woodhead, Chief Executive of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment about running an orchestra during COVID-19, whether we're living through a new digital enlightenment age, and what this all means for the future of classical music

Dec 07, 202043:53
Simon Callaghan

Simon Callaghan

I'm chatting to Simon Callaghan about life during lockdown, promoting recordings during COVID-19, and collaborating with Miriam Margolyes
Nov 27, 202035:27
Katharine Dain and Sam Armstrong

Katharine Dain and Sam Armstrong

I'm chatting to Katharine Dain and Sam Armstrong about their new album Regards sur L'Infini, what it's like to quarantine together as a duo, and what the future looks like.

Nov 24, 202032:49
London Mozart Players and Olivier Stankiewicz

London Mozart Players and Olivier Stankiewicz

I'm chatting to the London Mozart Players & Olivier Stankiewicz about performing digital concerts, the launch LMP Classical Club, music during lockdown and how Young Classical Artists Trust - YCAT supports musicians

Oct 20, 202034:10
London Mozart Players and Maciej Kulakowski

London Mozart Players and Maciej Kulakowski

I'm chatting to the London Mozart Players and Maciej Kulakowski about the launch of LMP Classical Club, performing digital concerts, Young Classical Artists Trust, and life during lockdown

Oct 07, 202039:04
Scottish Opera

Scottish Opera

In this episode I talk with Composer Samuel Bordoli and Director Antonia Bain to talk about Scottish Opera's new brand new short film The Narcissistic Fish
Aug 31, 202033:22
Emmanuel Vass

Emmanuel Vass

In this episode I get to chat to Emmanuel Vass - "The Naked Pianist" - about his new album, how he manages and promotes himself, as well as life, the world and everything.

If you haven't come across Emmanuel before he is both AMAZING and hilarious, so this really is a must listen episode

Aug 09, 202033:24
The London Mozart Players

The London Mozart Players

Chatting to the London Mozart Players about their first performance together as a socially distanced orchestra which reached over 1 million people online!  We also talk about what else is coming up in the series, and what it's like to perform while socially distanced

Jun 29, 202036:25
Gwendolyn Masin

Gwendolyn Masin

This episode I talk to Gwendolyn Masin, founder of The Exhale, an online holistic retreat for musicians! We'll be chatting about what's involved in an online retreat, and how it's helping musicians during lockdown

Jun 27, 202046:21
Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Royal Scottish National Orchestra

An awesome chat with Chief Exec Alistair Mackie & trombone Dávur Juul Magnussen from Royal Scottish National Orchestra about how the orchestra has gone online during lockdown, the challenges this brings, and how their audience have reacted

May 29, 202043:01
Julia Zilberquit

Julia Zilberquit

Talking to pianist Julia Zilberquit about music during lockdown, how she's adapted her work during this time, being her own agent, and celebrating both Beethoven and Tchaikovsky's birthdays

May 17, 202044:35
Alasdair Tait - Young Classical Artists Trust

Alasdair Tait - Young Classical Artists Trust

Really excited that for this livestreamed podcast I'll to be talking to Alasdair Tait - Chief Executive of Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT)  We'll be chatting about how the COVID-19 crisis is affecting music young musicians at the beginning of their careers, how lockdown is affecting artist managers and agents, and the future of classical music

May 14, 202048:24
Anne Midgette
Apr 25, 202051:45
Chad Goodman

Chad Goodman

Described as "an entrepreneur bringing innovation to classical music", Chad Goodman is currently the Conducting Fellow of
New World Symphony and Assistant Conductor to the San Francisco Symphony

I'll be chatting to him about his creative past, what he's up to during lockdown, his new YouTube series, and the future of classical music.

Apr 22, 202036:33
Amanda MacLeod

Amanda MacLeod

Livestreamed podcast with the awesome Amanda MacLeod. We'll be chatting about music during lockdown, how she's adapted her work during this time, privilege in classical music... and we'll be comparing the gin we're drinking too 😆

Apr 18, 202052:34
Fran Wilson

Fran Wilson

Chatting to Frances Wilson about an incredible 10 years of The Cross-Eyed Pianist blog, 8 years of the "Meet the Artist" series, and her thoughts on the classical music world during lockdown

Apr 15, 202041:55
Alisdair Hogarth

Alisdair Hogarth

Chatting to Alisdair Hogarth, pianist and founder of The Prince Consort about what he's up to in lockdown, thoughts about classical music in the digital world, and the best way to create a makeshift tripod for your phone

Apr 13, 202040:48
Heather Hawken

Heather Hawken

Awesome chat today with violist Heather Hawken about life as a freelancer, her project "Heather's Plan", the music world in general, and tips for going online as a musicain

Apr 06, 202034:01
Jon Jacob

Jon Jacob

As the coronavirus is affecting everyone, I've started to chat to other people in the music world to see how they are & what they're doing during this crisis.

Today I talk to Jon Jacob about starting Throughly Good, how he's coped working at home, thoughts on how classical music is doing at going online, and his predictions for the future.

Apr 03, 202041:42
Ep. 03 - Jess Gillam

Ep. 03 - Jess Gillam

Today's episode is a throwback to a chat with BBC Young Musician of the Year finalist Jess Gillam from last year
May 20, 201809:00
Ep. 02 - Kate Blackstone

Ep. 02 - Kate Blackstone

In this week's episode I chat with clarinetist Kate Blackstone about her research into the career prospects of music students, and pushing the boundaries as part of the Kaleidoscope Orchestra
Mar 20, 201839:10
Ep. 01 - Matthew Sharp

Ep. 01 - Matthew Sharp

In this week's episode I chat with cellist, actor, opera singer, director and teacher Matthew Sharp about his journey, portfolio careers and challenges facing music students
Mar 01, 201841:09