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Anna Lapwood is a British organist, conductor, and broadcaster. Currently Director of Music at Pembroke College, Cambridge, Anna has a full schedule as both organist and conductor. We go in-depth in relation to some of the amazing instruments Anna has performed on, as well as a wide-ranging discussion on Anna’s career and the challenges of classical music in the modern era more broadly.
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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):
Anna’s musical upbringing
First exposure to the organ
The approach to intensive practice of up to 8 hours per day
Becoming Director of Music at Pembroke College at 21
How teaching music works at Cambridge
A week in the life of Anna Lapwood and Pembroke College
Developing as a conductor
Releasing one’s own work
Insights into performance anxiety and ‘getting out of one’s head’
Anna’s love for film music and re-interpreting film music for the organ
Anna performs ‘Cornfield Chase’ from the movie Interstellar
The power of film music as a ‘gateway’ to classical music
Anna explores the Royal Albert Hall Organ
The largest organ in the world in Atlantic City USA
Macy’s Philadelphia Wanamaker Organ
Comparing thoughts on the organ as an instrument now, to when Anna was first introduced to the instrument
Anna and Bonobo perform together
Thoughts on keeping classical music fresh in the 21st Century and beyond
A discussion on organist footwear – Organ Master shoes
The Cambridge Organ Experience
A tip for young players wanting to work in the music industry
Three emerging artists Anna calls out: Toril Azzalini-Machecler, Lucy Walker, Jess Gillam
Desert Island Discs: My One and Only Thrill – Melody Gardot, Soundtrack – Pirates of the Caribbean, Metamorphosen – Strauss, Bring Us, O Lord God – Sir William Harris, Intermezzo in A Major – Brahms
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