1 hr 27 min
S3E017 - Redefining a Genre.Classical Pop,UK & More- Chapters Podcast with Matt Kent & Liv Lester ChaptersPodcasts
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Matt Kent is leaving his mark on the music industry by fusing Classical and Pop genres to make a sound that's all his own. His series "Turning Classical Music into Pop Songs" on TikTok has amassed over 40 million views and over 300,000 followers. In 2019, Kent caught the attention of Grammy-nominated music producer Dante Lattanzi, who signed him to his management company Caelum Music Production. The following year, legendary UK radio host Chris Evans discovered Kent and invited him to open for James Bay at CarFest South for over 40,000 people. “Lacrimosa”, A single released by Matt Kent in 2021, is currently at nine million streams and climbing. Matt Kent is in collaboration with pianist and songwriter Liv Lester, known for her detailed arrangements and clean sound. Kent and Lester met in 2015 while studying classical music in New York and have since performed at legendary venues across the United States and Europe.
Liv Lester is a pianist and songwriter from New York who is currently based in London. Liv uses her classical training to compose original songs and piano arrangements that are intricate and emotive. Lester is inspired by various genres of music including film scores, classical, musical theatre, rock, and pop music. Her appreciation for all things music has led her to be the multi-faceted musician she is today. Liv Lester studied piano in New York City where she met Matt Kent. The pair combine their passion and training to create a sound that is completely unique. Since moving to London, Lester has been featured at some of the most renowned venues in the UK such as Ronnie Scotts, The Bedford, and Virgin Radio with Chris Evans.
Matt Kent is leaving his mark on the music industry by fusing Classical and Pop genres to make a sound that's all his own. His series "Turning Classical Music into Pop Songs" on TikTok has amassed over 40 million views and over 300,000 followers. In 2019, Kent caught the attention of Grammy-nominated music producer Dante Lattanzi, who signed him to his management company Caelum Music Production. The following year, legendary UK radio host Chris Evans discovered Kent and invited him to open for James Bay at CarFest South for over 40,000 people. “Lacrimosa”, A single released by Matt Kent in 2021, is currently at nine million streams and climbing. Matt Kent is in collaboration with pianist and songwriter Liv Lester, known for her detailed arrangements and clean sound. Kent and Lester met in 2015 while studying classical music in New York and have since performed at legendary venues across the United States and Europe.
Liv Lester is a pianist and songwriter from New York who is currently based in London. Liv uses her classical training to compose original songs and piano arrangements that are intricate and emotive. Lester is inspired by various genres of music including film scores, classical, musical theatre, rock, and pop music. Her appreciation for all things music has led her to be the multi-faceted musician she is today. Liv Lester studied piano in New York City where she met Matt Kent. The pair combine their passion and training to create a sound that is completely unique. Since moving to London, Lester has been featured at some of the most renowned venues in the UK such as Ronnie Scotts, The Bedford, and Virgin Radio with Chris Evans.
1 hr 27 min