In Conversation with Richard Sennett

The distinguished sociologist and cultural thinker Richard Sennett was once a professional cellist and his new book, The Performer, examines the links between artistic performance, politics and the public-sphere. We were delighted to talk to him about his own experiences asa musician and about prominent figures from Leonard Bernstein and Roland Barthes to Donald Trump and Boris Johnson. 'The Performer: Art, Life, Politics', by Richard Sennett Produced by Charlotte Pardy

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