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African classical music
1 June 2009
Composer and kora player, Tunde Jegede, introduces the Griot tradition.
New frontiers at the RNCM
1 June 2009
Jonty Stockdale, who took over as Principal of the Royal Northern College of Music in September 2008, talks about what he hopes to achieve at the RNCM, and how his aspirations explore new frontiers.
Reclaiming the muse: Discovering music composed by women
1 June 2009
Nicola LeFanu asks is it appropriate, in 2009, to be singling out composers because of their gender; and if it is, why?
Lost and only sometimes found
1 June 2009
Lewis Foreman tells the story of rescuing lost and forgotten repertoire
Art in a cold climate
1 May 2009
The Arctic Circle is one of the planet’s most inspiring landscapes. Deborah Annetts introduces Cape Farewell, a project taking artists to the edge of the world.
Sir Mark Elder, honoured
1 May 2009
On 2 April 2009 we presented the Distinguished Musician Award to Sir Mark Elder CBE at the Royal Opera House. The ISM awards the Distinguished Musician Award to musicians who are among the most distinguished practitioners in their branch of the music profession. Sir Mark’s immense contribution to this country’s musical life was recognised in the 2008 Birthday Honours List with a much deserved knighthood. This followed being awarded the CBE in 1989, an Olivier Award in 1991 for his outstanding work at the English National Opera, and being named Conductor of the Year by the Royal Philharmonic Society in May 2006. At the ceremony, Roger Vignoles, Past President of the ISM, paid tribute to Sir Mark and said a few personal words of appreciation.
Sound foundations
1 May 2009
Music Education for pre-school and primary pupils was the focus of the Sound Foundations seminar on 27 February. Sharon Mark went along.
Making music live
1 May 2009
For 30 years, Live Music Now has supported young performers by giving them the chance to perform in venues where live music might not be expected. Sarah Derbyshire and Trudy White tell the story.
Music Teaching in Professional Practice
1 April 2009
The ISM, in conjunction with Reading University, runs a Master of Arts course for music teachers called Music Teaching in Professional Practice. Nils Franke, Mtpp Course Director, asks his students to reflect on their experience of this challenging course.
Sally Beamish: collaborative artistry
2 February 2009
Deborah Annetts speaks to the Scottish-based composer, Sally Beamish, about her work and influences.
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