Talking Classical Podcast

Talking about the lives, experiences and stories of people in classical music and more. This is where you can find out what it’s like being a professional musician or you're intrigued to find out more about the art form of classical music. From leading performers to those working behind the scenes, each podcast features a guest (or two!) who share their perspectives of classical music.- Top 30 Classical Music Podcasts / Top 15 Best UK Classical Music Podcasts (FeedSpot, 2025)- Brought to you by Podcastle.ai - get your subscription here: bit.ly/TCPodcastle.

Talking Classical Podcast is a society podcast hosted by Annabelle Lee, with 90 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Annabelle Lee hosts Talking Classical Podcast, a society show with 90 episodes published.

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  Ep. 81: Camilla Kerslake

  Nov 14, 20251h 8mS0

  <p>Camilla is a BRIT nominated English opera singer, who was the first signing to Gary Barlow’s Universal label, Future Records. She’s performed in arenas and stadiums all over the world, and recently made the transition from having a hugely successful career as a classical crossover artist to opera singer, recently performing for the Royal Opera House and English National Opera as their first Associate Artist. </p><p><br></p><p>We met at the Royal Opera House over the October half term where we discussed everything from what it was like to have a high profile career as a...

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  Ep. 80: Seb Philpott

  Oct 11, 20251h 7mS0

  <p>Seb Philpott is a multi-faceted freelance trumpeter who has played in a variety of ensembles such as orchestras, period instrument groups, jazz bands and West End pit bands. </p><p>Seb is also a presenter of the hugely popular Three in a Bar podcast, which features interviews with a wide range of people from across the music and performing arts industry. I interviewed Seb's co-host Verity Simmons so I thought it would be a lovely idea to hear from the other side. </p><p>Seb and I met last year at Blackheath Halls during the annual London International Festival o...

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  Ep. 79: Iestyn Davies

  Dec 15, 202454 minS0

  <p> I'm so pleased to share a conversation I recorded back in September with Iestyn Davies.</p> <p>Iestyn is one of the world's most sought after countertenors. A noted interpreter of Handel, his repertoire also extends beyond the traditional confines of the Baroque repertoire, having recently released a disc of English song, and relishing the challenges of contemporary music, as you'll hear later in this conversation.</p> <p>Iestyn and I talked about a range of topics, including his favourite Handel roles, his thoughts on Baroque ornamentation, acting, what it was like working with Sir Mark Rylance, the countertenor re...

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  Ep.78: Matthew Barley

  Sep 27, 202432 minS0

  <p>Last month, I was delighted to speak to cellist and composer Matthew Barley. His latest album, Light Stories is a deeply personal exploration of his own journey from darkness to light. Having experienced, a psychotic drug incident as a teenager. Matthew found solace in his cello playing and music-making as you'll hear in a moment. </p> <p>Matthew and I talked about the genesis behind his Light Stories project, which not only includes his album but also a series of multimedia concert performances this autumn across the UK. Further dates are to be announced. </p> <p>Matthew also has...

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  Ep.77: Adam Cooper

  Aug 21, 202443 minS0

  <p>On this podcast, sometimes I like to venture outside of the traditional confines of the classical music world and speak to people who have a relationship with classical music but work in different art forms. My guest on this episode is just that. </p> <p>Adam Cooper is a dancer, choreographer, director and all-round performer. He's best-known as a former Principal Dancer with the Royal Ballet, and for originating the role of the Swan in Sir Matthew Bourne's re-invention of Swan Lake. Adam and I met back in April at the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, a lovely intimate theatre just...

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