The Beare's Podcast: Violin Stories J and A Beare

Simon Morris chats with renowned cellist and teacher Ralph Kirshbaum about the Piatigorsky Cello Festival, the arts of teaching and performing.

Simon discusses the art of violin making with acclaimed luthiers Peter Greiner and Robert Young.

Simon Morris speaks with his colleague violin expert, Steven Smith, and violin collector, philanthropist and eminent banker Jonathan Moulds CBE about the value of instruments to both the player and the investor.

Richard Tognetti, the Artistic Director and lead violin of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, and Satu Vänskä, the orchestra’s principal violin speak with Simon Morris about their extraordinary range of work as musicians and composers.

Conductor and violinist, Alan Gilbert, chats to Simon Morris about growing up in a family of violinists and his thoughts on life and music as a conductor during these unprecedented times.

Simon chats with Sir Michael about his early days as a violin player, his violin competition, his astounding success in business and his unique philosophy on life.