1 hr 5 min
Ep. 30: Leon Bosch Talking Classical Podcast
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- Society & Culture
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In this podcast, we'll be hearing from internationally acclaimed double bassist Leon Bosch. For many people around the world, the last few weeks have not been easy to process not only with the current COVID-19 pandemic but also the tragic murdering of George Floyd, which has reawakened support of the #BlackLivesMatter movement. In this discussion, we'll be hearing Leon's views on this recent news. We'll also learn about his harrowing experiences of living, studying and working in apartheid South Africa, and his encounters of racism within the classical music business. Many thanks to Leon for generously taking the time to talk to us especially for the podcast about his experiences. Podcast released 28 June 2020; interview recorded 26 June 2020. http://leonbosch.co.uk For twenty years principal double bass with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Leon Bosch left the orchestra in 2014, devoting himself to his musical interests elsewhere: performing and recording as a soloist, setting up his chamber ensemble I Musicanti and teaching in the UK and internationally. Encouraged by his former colleague at the ASMF, Sir Neville Marriner, and having directed orchestras from the solo double bass many times, he also took up conducting and now appears regularly on the podium and as soloist/director. Born in Cape Town, although now a British citizen, he graduated from the University of Cape Town before completing his double bass studies at the Royal Northern College of Music. As soloist, Leon Bosch has so far recorded ten CDs, including the world premiere recording of music by the Catalan virtuoso Josep Cervera whose work he rediscovered and has been instrumental in reviving. He has commissioned dozens of works for the instrument. If you are affected by any of the issues in this podcast, please consult the following organisations and helplines: Runaway Helpline (a free 24/7, confidential helpline) Call or text for free on: 116000 https://www.runawayhelpline.org.uk/advice/racism-and-discrimination The Monitoring Group 24 hour helpline: 0800 374 618 http://www.tmg-uk.org CALM Nationwide helpline: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm-midnight, 365 days a year) https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/webchat https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/get-help/racism Citizens Advice https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/law-and-courts/discrimination/protected-characteristics/race-discrimination Musicians' Union - Reflecting on #TheShowMustBePaused https://www.musiciansunion.org.uk/Home/News/2020/Jun/Reflecting-on-TheShowMustBePaused
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*All Talking Classical podcasts formerly on SoundCloud redirected to Anchor.*
In this podcast, we'll be hearing from internationally acclaimed double bassist Leon Bosch. For many people around the world, the last few weeks have not been easy to process not only with the current COVID-19 pandemic but also the tragic murdering of George Floyd, which has reawakened support of the #BlackLivesMatter movement. In this discussion, we'll be hearing Leon's views on this recent news. We'll also learn about his harrowing experiences of living, studying and working in apartheid South Africa, and his encounters of racism within the classical music business. Many thanks to Leon for generously taking the time to talk to us especially for the podcast about his experiences. Podcast released 28 June 2020; interview recorded 26 June 2020. http://leonbosch.co.uk For twenty years principal double bass with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Leon Bosch left the orchestra in 2014, devoting himself to his musical interests elsewhere: performing and recording as a soloist, setting up his chamber ensemble I Musicanti and teaching in the UK and internationally. Encouraged by his former colleague at the ASMF, Sir Neville Marriner, and having directed orchestras from the solo double bass many times, he also took up conducting and now appears regularly on the podium and as soloist/director. Born in Cape Town, although now a British citizen, he graduated from the University of Cape Town before completing his double bass studies at the Royal Northern College of Music. As soloist, Leon Bosch has so far recorded ten CDs, including the world premiere recording of music by the Catalan virtuoso Josep Cervera whose work he rediscovered and has been instrumental in reviving. He has commissioned dozens of works for the instrument. If you are affected by any of the issues in this podcast, please consult the following organisations and helplines: Runaway Helpline (a free 24/7, confidential helpline) Call or text for free on: 116000 https://www.runawayhelpline.org.uk/advice/racism-and-discrimination The Monitoring Group 24 hour helpline: 0800 374 618 http://www.tmg-uk.org CALM Nationwide helpline: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm-midnight, 365 days a year) https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/webchat https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/get-help/racism Citizens Advice https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/law-and-courts/discrimination/protected-characteristics/race-discrimination Musicians' Union - Reflecting on #TheShowMustBePaused https://www.musiciansunion.org.uk/Home/News/2020/Jun/Reflecting-on-TheShowMustBePaused
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talking-classical-podcast/message
1 hr 5 min