Part 3 of 4 essays exploring the evolution in classical music concert design by the 1781 Collective. …

Part 2 of 4 essays exploring the evolution in classical music concert design by the 1781 Collective. The second installation of the series looks at the evolution from ritual practice to incorporating narrative structure to create a compelling musical experience. In 2019, the 1781 Collective embarked on a journey of…

Part 1 of 4 essays exploring the evolution in classical music concert design by the 1781 Collective. This article was first published in June 2019, as a guest post on ‘The Cross-Eyed Pianist’ blog, available at this link. “Classical music is elitist. Classical music puts up barriers to new audiences. …

A call for innovation, and to seize the opportunity in the midst of the shit-storm. There has never been a better time to be a freelance musician. Ordinarily, we’re lumped into a categorisation of those who haven’t made it in the traditional system, or those who are aspiring to join an elite institution. We’re the mavericks that didn’t quite meet the standard…

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