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4. Adjusting to your age—Turning the Page
Violinist Tasmin Little looks at how, when and why musicians retire from performance.
3. The physical challenge—Turning the Page
Violinist Tasmin Little speaks to musicians about leaving the world of performance behind.
2. A new purpose—Turning the Page
Violinist Tasmin Little looks at finding new meaning after a performance career
1. Stopping at the top—Turning the Page
Violinist Tasmin Little talks to musicians who’ve decided to stop performing
6. Power and Protest—The President and the Polka
Justin Webb explores the relationship between classical music and American politics.
Claire M Singer, Harry Christophers
Tom Service talks to organist Claire M Singer and conductor Harry Christophers.
Sir Mark Elder
Tom Service talks to Sir Mark Elder about his life in music and working with the Hallé.
Maria Joao Pires
Kate Molleson travels to rural Portugal to talk to pianist Maria Joao Pires.
Aurora Orchestra's Winterreise, Kerry Andrew, and Women at the Piano
Tom Service talks to composer Kerry Andrew and visits the Aurora Orchestra in rehearsal.
Joyce DiDonato, Caroline Potter on Boulez, Szymanowski's Harnasie
Tom Service talks to the American mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato.