The Classical:NEXT Podcast
Classical:NEXT 16 folgen Nov 4, 2026
The Classical:NEXT Podcast examines the ideas and individuals transforming classical and art music on a global scale. Host David Taylor engages with leading figures from the international community to discuss the industry's most pressing challenges and how they adapt to an evolving environment. The show also highlights innovative practices that are defining the future of the genre.
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Nathan James Dearden on treating composers like startups and building sustainable careers
In this episode, David talks with composer and conductor Nathan James Dearden.Nathan is a Welsh composer whose music is shaped by its function: music written for particular people, places and purposes. Working across concert and choral music, and immersive multimedia performance, he has worked with leading orchestras, opera companies, and choirs in the UK, and is Associate Professor in Music Compo
Hanni Liang on reimagining classical concert formats and taking creative risks
In this episode, David talks with pianist, concert creator, and lecturer Hanni Liang.Hanni has broken free of the traditional classical music career and forged a path for herself. In her new concert formats, she addresses the topics of today with and through music, understanding the concert as an open room for encounters, questions and reflections. As well as creating new concert formats herself,
Amandine Richardot, CEO of Newzik, on the future of digital sheet music for orchestras and musicians
In this episode, David talks with Amandine Richardot, CEO of the digital sheet music app Newzik.Newzik is not just a pdf reader for digital sheet music. It is an interactive and collaborative app for musicians, ensembles and orchestras. As well as providing a home for all of a musician’s scores in the cloud, it allows for annotations to be shared in real time across orchestras, and includes built
Anthony Roth Costanzo on why classical music must embrace the risk of failure
In this episode, David talks with Grammy-winning countertenor and General Director & President of Opera Philadelphia Anthony Roth Costanzo.Described as “One of the world’s most important singers” by the Los Angeles Times, Anthony is a trailblazer on the international stage whose performances cross experimental opera, broadway, and film. But he is now also known for the innovation he does off t
David Önaç on using classical music to memorialize the transatlantic slave trade
In this episode, David talks with award-winning contemporary composer, pianist, musical director and educator David Önaç.This conversation is ahead of the world premier of his Atlantic Requiem with the London Symphony Orchestra, BBC Singers, and Hollywood conductor Anthony Parnther, which memoralizes the lost lives of the transatlantic slave trade.David both composed the music and wrote the libret
Zubin Kanga on using artificial intelligence in music performance
In this episode, David talks with pianist, composer, and technologist Zubin Kanga.Zubin is at the forefront of music technology. Since 2021, he has been the Director and Research Lead of Cyborg Soloists, a 7-year music-technology research project supported by a UK Research and Innovation Future Leaders Fellowship and based at Royal Holloway, University of London, where he is Associate Professor in
Martin Cullingford on the power of the album in the digital age
In this episode, David talks with Martin Cullingford, Editor and Publisher of Gramophone Magazine.Martin holds a unique place in the industry. In his role, he listens to countless recordings each year, giving him a special perspective on the recording landscape of the classical music industry and its trends. But as someone who runs what was a print only publication, he has been one of the first to
Leah Broad on why progress for women in classical music is not linear
In this episode, David talks with Leah Broad, a multi-award-winning writer, historian, and public speaker whose work focuses on twentieth-century cultural history, especially women in the arts.Leah is at the forefront of highlighting forgotten composers and discussing the barriers around programming their works. But it is her solution-focused approach to doing so that really stands out.In this con
Lucas Ingle & Shin Kim on cross-border collaboration and the power of the consortium model
In this episode, David talks with American Saxophonist Lucas Incle and South Korean composer Shin Kim.Both Lucas and Shin attended Classical Next 2026 in Budapest, Lucas as part of the Classical Next fellowship program, and Shin as a showcase artist. After meeting there, they both began working on a collaboration to create new music, and we thought this would be the perfect thing to explore to see
Caroline Whiddon on breaking the mental health stigma in the orchestral world
In this episode, David talks with Caroline Whiddon, the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Me2, a classical music organization created for individuals with mental illnesses and the people who support them.The organization started in Vermont, USA in 2011 and has grown to include orchestras, choruses, and a flute choir located in three New England states.The unique nature of Me2’s work has garnere
Chloé Charody on transforming the classical concert hall into a multi-disciplinary stage
In this episode, David talks with composer, show creator and refugee supporter Chloé CharodyWidely regarded as an artistic entrepreneur as much as a composer, she has forged a new path in classical music by seamlessly integrating the physical language of contemporary circus, depth of classical music and the drama of opera within her compositional craft.In this conversation, we dive into the power
Søren Mikael Rasmussen on why orchestras must shift from selling tickets to building relationships
In this episode, David talks with Søren Mikael Rasmussen from culture consultants RasmussenNordic.RasmussenNordic help cultural institutions across Europe with new knowledge, innovation and strategy, and are the creators of “Get More Audiences – Tools for Orchestras and Ensembles” with the Danish orchestras and DEOO (Danish Ensembles, Orchestras, and Opera. These tools were also created in conjunc
Conductor Chad Goodman on the power of speaking to audiences
In this episode, David speaks with conductor Chad GoodmanDescribed by Forbes as “an entrepreneur bringing innovation to classical music”, Chad was conducting fellow and assistant conductor to Michael Tilson Thomas at New World Symphony in Miami.Since then he has gone on to become the Music Director of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra and guest conduct the Minnesota Orchestra, Detroit Symphony, Utah Sy
Sophie Kauer, Cellist and Actress from the Hollywood Film TÁR, on moving beyond specialization and embracing interdisciplinary creativity
In this episode, David speaks with cellist and actress Sophie Kauer.Known for putting herself at the forefront of evolving classical music and the way we see it, Sophie’s breakthrough came with a leading role in Todd Field’s feature film TÁR, starring Cate Blanchett. As well as performing all over the world, you’ll also see Sophie redefining what it is to be a musician today. Whether it's finding
Michelle Lynne on empowering musicians to build thriving careers
In this episode, David speaks with pianist and entrepreneur Michelle Lynne.Not only does Michelle embody what a modern musician is today, but she empowers other musicians to have their own thriving careers. As well as performing across the world with immersive performances, she is the co-Founder of The Fearless Artist Mastermind, coaching musicians on their careers, and has taught entrepreneurship
Hannah Seymour and Sinéad Walsh from EMPOWER on building ecosystems to promote gender equity
In this episode, David speaks with Hannah Seymour and Sinéad Walsh from EMPOWER.An oboist and a flautist, Hannah and Sinéad founded EMPOWER: Women Changing Music while studying at music colleges. EMPOWER: Women Changing Music is a platform championing women’s voices in music, both historically and today, through performance, commissioning, advocacy and community.Since its launch, they have worked
Simon Woods on empowering the next generation of audiences and leaders
In this episode, David speaks with Simon Woods, President and CEO of the League of American Orchestras.As well as having a unique insight into the orchestral world from championing the League’s members, which range from internationally famous orchestras to smaller community organisations, Simon has an extensive knowledge of the classical music sector after working in the industry for 4 decades. He
Iván Fischer on the future of classical music
In this episode, David introduces Iván Fischer’s Opening Keynote from Classical:NEXT 2026, a standout moment of the event that left delegates in deep discussion for days after. A Budapest native and musical polymath, Maestro Fischer shares an honest reflection on the future of classical music, drawing on his unique perspective as one of the most innovative musical minds of our time. He believes we
Classical:NEXT Podcast — LIVE in Budapest
This episode is a little bit different. Last week was the Classical Next conference in Budapest, which gave us the chance to do something a little bit special with a live show.Instead of the regular deep dive, we wanted to hear from people about the hot topics, ideas and statements from this year's conference. So, we made this episode into more of a show, with four amazing guests and live voting f
Alexandra Dariescu on programming music that mirrors society
In this episode, David talks with international concert pianist and entrepreneur Alexandra Dariescu.Alexandra is one of the most visionary and dynamic musicians in our industry today. Passionate about championing gender equality, her unique approach to programming with orchestras has seen her concert season over the last few years include around 50% works by women, and has been a solution-focused
Deborah Rutter on Political Resilience and Future-Proofing for Cultural Organisations
In this episode, David talks with Deborah Rutter, an arts executive with nearly 5 decades of experience across major major US institutions including the Chicago Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, and LA Philharmonic. In 2014 she became the first woman to serve as president of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, a role she held until February 2025 when she left as pa
Aubrey Bergauer on the power of embracing change
In this episode, David talks with Aubrey Bergauer, arts leader, consultant, author of the book “Changing the Narrative, and former CEO of the California Symphony Orchestra.Aubrey is a powerhouse in the industry, and as the name of her book would suggest, a huge advocate of todays topic… change.In this conversation, we dive into the reasons as to why change is important. We look at some of the barr
Jessica Phillips, Graduate Studies Faculty at Juilliard and Clarinettist at The Met, on bridging the gap between conservatoire training and the reality of the industry
In this episode, David talks with Jessica Phillips, a clarinetist at the Metropolitan Opera, a Graduate Studies faculty member at Juilliard School of Music, a board member of the League of American Orchestras, and a consultant.This unique combination of roles gives Jessica a rare 360-degree view of the industry. It makes her the perfect person to discuss how we train the next generation of musicia
Victoria Dietrich, Head of Digital at Zurich Opera House, on bridging the gap between digital innovation and real-world connection
In this debut episode, David Taylor speaks with Victoria Dietrich, who holds a uniquely dual role as the Head of Digital Development and Audience Engagement at the Zurich Opera House.Victoria sits right at the intersection of two worlds that are often kept separate: high-tech innovation and real-world community building. Since joining the team in Zurich, she’s been tasked with exploring how tradit
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