Helen Grime

Follow composer Helen Grime as she takes us through her composition process as she writes Fanfares, a commissioned work for Sir Simon Rattle's 2017 season opening concert as Music Director of the London Symphony Orchestra.

Helen Grime on Fanfares

James Mallinson

James Mallinson, classical music Producer, speaks with composers on the state of the recording industry today, and how they can work within it.

James Mallinson Composers and the Recording Industry

Julian Anderson

Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker is one of the most revered and experienced choreographers of her generation. Here she gives an insight into everything from the collaborative process between choreographer and composer, the relationship between music and dance, and her philosophies of choreography. Filmed at the 'Getting it Right' conference at LSO St. Luke's, March 2016.

Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker in conversation with Julian Anderson

Ann Miller

Formidably experienced engraver, Ann Miller, talks to composers in regards to score and parts preparation.

Ann Miller Orchestral Parts Preparation Part 1

Ann Miller Orchestral Parts Preparation Part 2

Ann Miller Orchestral Parts Preparation Part 3

Harrison Birtwistle, Daniel Harding, and principal 2nd violin David Alberman discuss Birtwistle's compositional process.

Birtwistle's Compositional Process

Harrison Birtwistle, Daniel Harding and principal 2nd violin David Alberman discuss Birtwistle's seminal work "Earth Dances".

Birtwistle's "Earth Dances"

Naomi Belshaw, Classical Account Manager at PRS for Music, explains the various ins and out of PRS, and specifically how it can benefit composers.

Understanding PRS: A composer's introduction

John Adams

Dawn Upshaw

John Adams and Dawn Upshaw discuss the importance of text when writing for voice, with Julian Philips.

John Adams and Dawn Upshaw on the Importance of Text

John Adams and Dawn Upshaw discuss their collaborations over the years, and how composers and singers can work together most effectively.

John Adams and Dawn Upshaw on Collaboration

Neil Percy

LSO Principal Percussionist, Neil Percy, gives a masterclass to composers on how to write for percussion. In part 1 he covers bass drum, tam tam and bass bells.

Neil Percy - Composing for Percussion Masterclass, part 1

LSO Principal Percussionist, Neil Percy, gives a masterclass to composers on how to write for percussion. In part 2 he covers suspended cymbal, triangle, tambourine, maracas, snare drum, temple blocks and tuned percussion.

Neil Percy - Composing for Percussion Masterclass, part 2

Compose:Yourself

The best episodes for anyone looking to learn more about topics such as happiness, fulfillment, depression and psychology/mental health in general. With interviews with industry experts, personal stories of individuals, this topic has lessons applicable to everyone. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best Episodes on Mental Health, Emotions & Thoughts

The best podcast episodes on Startups. For anyone working in a startup, or anyone interested in the incredible stories behind how people built companies like Instagram, and Facebook. Offering both practical advice and insights, as well as the stories for how many of the biggest startups got to where they are today. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!