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Orchestra of the Swan Podcast
by Orchestra of the Swan
The Orchestra of the Swan Podcast: Stories and Dreams offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look as we shine the spotlight on our incredible players, supporters, and the team who bring the Orchestra of the Swan to life. Led by Artistic Director David Le Page, we’ll take you inside the inner workings of an orchestra, from conversations with our principal players, to exclusive rehearsal sneak peeks. You’ll also get a preview of our upcoming season, featuring acclaimed actor and our 2024/2025 Associate Artist, Anton Lesser (Game of Thrones, Wolf Hall, Endeavour). Orchestra of the Swan strives to captivate audiences through a blend of experimentation with both classical and non-classical music, embracing our role as storytellers. Our commitment distinctive drives us to push creative boundaries, offering performances that are both innovative and unique.No pretentiousness here—no ball gowns or dinner jackets. Just people who love music and love playing it.
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Resonance
In this episode of the Orchestra of the Swan Podcast, Artistic Director David Le Page introduces the 2026 season, on the theme of Resonance—music and storytelling designed to create lasting emotional impact. The programme highlights the orchestra’s signature words and music productions, including A Beautiful Thread inspired by Thomas Hardy and Red Sky at Sunrise based on Laurie Lee. Guitarist Mark Ashford discusses how live music and narration intertwine to bring these stories vividly to life across a wide range of venues, reaching audiences beyond traditional concert halls.The season also features bold concert programming, including a chamber version of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony alongside works by Edward Elgar, Gustav Holst and Peter Maxwell Davies, as well as the launch of the Sheep Street Sessions in Stratford-upon-Avon. The episode includes reflections from cellist Chris Allan and Debbie Jagla. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Orchestra of the Swan Podcast: Stories and Dreams offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look as we shine the spotlight on our incredible players, supporters, and the team who bring the Orchestra of the Swan to life. Led by Artistic Director David Le Page, we’ll take you inside the inner workings of an orchestra, from conversations with our principal players, to exclusive rehearsal sneak peeks. You’ll also get a preview of our upcoming season, featuring acclaimed actor and our 2024/2025 Associate Artist, Anton Lesser (Game of Thrones, Wolf Hall, Endeavour). Orchestra of the Swan strives to captivate audiences through a blend of experimentation with both classical and non-classical music, embracing our role as storytellers. Our commitment distinctive drives us to push creative boundaries, offering performances that are both innovative and unique.No pretentiousness here—no ball gowns or dinner jackets. Just people who love music and love playing it.
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