The Arts in Crisis
Simon Rattle and other leading figures discuss the crisis facing the arts.
An episode of the Front Row podcast, hosted by BBC Radio 4, titled "The Arts in Crisis" was published on June 30, 2020 and runs 43 minutes.
June 30, 2020 ·43m · Front Row
Summary
Are the arts facing an existential crisis in the UK? Sir Simon Rattle, conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra, on the imminent threat to orchestras and other arts organisations unless the government provides signficant financial support. The state of UK Theatre is discussed by Royal Shakespeare Company Executive Director, Catherine Mallyon, Actors’ Touring Company Artistic Director Matthew Xia, and Indhu Rubasingham, Artistic Director of London's Kiln Theatre.Today the National Gallery announced they will be the first major museum to reopen next week. John is joined by the Director of the National Gallery, Gabriele Finaldi and Jenny Waldman, Director of the Art Fund to explore the situation facing galleries and museums. John is also joined by Guardian Chief Culture Writer Charlotte Higgins. Presenter: John Wilson Producers: Ekene Akalawu and Timothy ProsserMain image: Sir Simon Rattle Image credit: Mark Allan
Episode Description
Are the arts facing an existential crisis in the UK?
Sir Simon Rattle, conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra, on the imminent threat to orchestras and other arts organisations unless the government provides signficant financial support.
The state of UK Theatre is discussed by Royal Shakespeare Company Executive Director, Catherine Mallyon, Actors’ Touring Company Artistic Director Matthew Xia, and Indhu Rubasingham, Artistic Director of London's Kiln Theatre.
Today the National Gallery announced they will be the first major museum to reopen next week. John is joined by the Director of the National Gallery, Gabriele Finaldi and Jenny Waldman, Director of the Art Fund to explore the situation facing galleries and museums.
John is also joined by Guardian Chief Culture Writer Charlotte Higgins.
Presenter: John Wilson Producers: Ekene Akalawu and Timothy Prosser
Main image: Sir Simon Rattle Image credit: Mark Allan
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