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In conversation with soprano Elisabeth Hetherington

20 April 2026Posted inCulture, Music
Elisabeth Hetherington
Canadian soprano Elisabeth Hetherington joins a very exclusive and special family as the recipient of a Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award

In conversation with Aurel Dawidiuk

14 April 2026Posted inCulture, Music
Aurel Dawidiuk at the Concertgebouw
Aurel Dawidiuk talks candidly about his time as associate conductor to possibly the most talked about conducting talent of his generation

In conversation with trumpet virtuoso Håkan Hardenberger

24 March 2026Posted inCulture, Music
Hakan Hardenberger
Häkan’s running late… he’s on his way. And true to his word, I meet the Swedish trumpet legend, Håkan Hardenberger at Cologne’s Philharmonie

In conversation with Jennifer Johnston

23 November 2025Posted inCulture, Music
Jennifer Johnston
British opera star Jennifer Johnston talks about the challenges facing young British singers post Brexit and the importance of a female voice

In conversation with Martijn Dendievel: A man on a mission

14 October 2025Posted inCulture, Music
Martijn Dendievel
Martijn Dendievel, soon to be chief conductor of Symfonieorkest Vlaanderen talks to Clare Varney: "The only thing that helps, is to be authentic"

In conversation with Klaus Mäkelä at the Concertgebouw

21 August 2025Posted inCulture, Music
Two men
Klaus Mäkelä sat down for a post-concert chat in Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw

Unpicking the writing process with debut novelist Lucy Steeds

30 April 2025Posted inCulture
Lucy Steeds
Award-winning author of The Artist, Lucy Steeds finds inspiration and creative freedom in Amsterdam’s rich cultural heritage.

Exploring the world of the ballet conductor with Matthew Rowe

14 July 2024Posted inCulture, Music
Matthew Rowe
Taking to the stage to acknowledge the very warm applause, ballet conductor Matthew Rowe heralds the end of an era

In conversation with Kerem Hasan: ‘The only way is up’

6 May 2024Posted inMusic
Kerem Hasan
Stylishly dressed in a cashmere jumper and scarf, perfect for the unseasonably cold, Dutch April weather, the petite British conductor, Kerem Hasan talked to Clare Varney about all things musical and his love of flying
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