Things Musicians Don't Talk About

Hattie Butterworth and Rebecca Toal host a podcast of insight and change in the classical music and arts professions. Delving into the often stigmatised worlds of mental health, injury, discrimination and productivity, classical music issues are spoken and revived. Join Hattie, Rebecca and guests for important conversations, inspiring moments of wisdom and poignant vulnerability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Things Musicians Don't Talk About is a music podcast hosted by Hattie Butterworth & Rebecca Toal, with 123 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Hattie Butterworth & Rebecca Toal hosts Things Musicians Don't Talk About, a music show with 123 episodes published.

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  113. Empower: Hannah Seymour and Sinéad Walsh

  Sep 25, 20261h 4m

  What happens when two young musicians decide to create the opportunities they can't find elsewhere? Sinead and Hannah, founders of Empower, join us to talk about building a platform for women in music from the ground up – from a student concert during the pandemic to a growing organisation supporting performers and composers. They discuss ambition, advocacy, funding, burnout and the challenge of building a sustainable career on their own terms. Explore Empower ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  112. AI: the final blow for classical music?

  Sep 25, 202656 min

  Ending careers or enhancing performance, where will AI lead us next and who will monitor its impact? We speak to experts Daniel Lewis and Florian Koempel about their thoughts and observations on the boom of AI, including how it will affect commissioning and programming in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  111. Jessica Duchen: activism, power and politics

  May 18, 202655 min

  We couldn't be more pleased to be releasing this interview with legendary journalist Jessica Duchen. Hosted in her beautiful home, we speak about her path into writing, how personal challenges have affected her outlook on life and journalism, and her decision to no longer be "muzzled". Her commitment to uncovering classical music's uncomfortable truths has resulted in some iconic articles, including her coverage of Ilan Volkov's 2025 Proms pro-Palestinian statement, the Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra and El-Sistema, and sexism in classical music. A true TMDTA hero. ------------------------------------------------------------- Things Musicians Don't Talk About is supported by the  Royal Society of Musicians ! Follow RSM on  Instagram ,  X  and  Facebook . ------------------------------------------------------------- Hosts: Hattie Butterworth & Rebecca Toal Editor: Emma Werner Music: Katy Ehrlich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  111. Jessica Duchen: activism, power and politics

  May 18, 202655 minS0

  <p>We couldn't be more pleased to be releasing this interview with legendary journalist Jessica Duchen. Hosted in her beautiful home, we speak about her path into writing, how personal challenges have affected her outlook on life and journalism, and her decision to no longer be "muzzled". Her commitment to uncovering classical music's uncomfortable truths has resulted in some iconic articles, including her coverage of Ilan Volkov's 2025 Proms pro-Palestinian statement, the Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra and El-Sistema, and sexism in classical music. A true TMDTA hero.</p><br><p>-------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Things Musicians Don't Talk About is su...

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  110. The future of TMDTA

  Apr 14, 202646 minS0

  This was never going to be a fun episode to make. After some months of sitting on this decision, we are sharing with you the news that TMDTA will come to an end in June after six years of beautiful conversations. In this episode, Becca and I discuss the reasons why and look back over the six years. Thank you thank you for all your incredible love and support – we are so grateful for this community and always will be.<p > Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.</p>

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