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Music Works is a podcast for the classical music industry looking at how it works today, and exploring how it can work better in the future both for those of us who work in the music sector and the audiences who support us. "Insights, tips and reflections from some of the sharpest minds in the classical music business." Classic FM - Best Classical Podcasts
Episodes
Feb 4, 2022
Feb 4, 2022
32 min
A decision to enter the specialist field of freelance media composing helped music educator Helen Lyon transform her personal and professional life.
You can find information about Helen at https://www.helentlyon.co.uk/
If you enjoy this conversation, please subscribe, check out our other great episodes, and even better leave us a review. You can also follow us on social media and sign up to our mailing list at https://polyphonyarts.com/mailing-list for updates and news about Music Works and Polyphony Arts.
Music Works is generously supported by Allianz Musical Insurance, the UK’s No. 1 musical instrument insurer.
Feb 1, 2022
Feb 1, 2022
6 min
Katie tackles one of the biggest stumbling blocks to reaching our goals and looks at how to get started and keep going.
If you enjoy this conversation, please subscribe, check out our other great episodes, and, even better, leave us a review. You can also follow us on social media and sign up to our mailing list at https://polyphonyarts.com/mailing-list for updates and news about Music Works and Polyphony Arts.
Music Works is generously supported by Allianz Musical Insurance, the UK’s No. 1 musical instrument insurer.
Jan 28, 2022
Jan 28, 2022
31 min
Magdalene Minnaar, the new Artistic Director of Cape Town Opera, has declared her mission to reinvent classical music in South Africa. Here she shares her vision for one of Africa’s major opera houses.
If you enjoy this conversation, please subscribe, check out our other great episodes, and even better leave us a review. You can also follow us on social media and sign up to our mailing list at https://polyphonyarts.com/mailing-list for updates and news about Music Works and Polyphony Arts.
Music Works is generously supported by Allianz Musical Insurance, the UK’s No. 1 musical instrument insurer.
Jan 25, 2022
Jan 25, 2022
6 min
Katie Beardsworth explores how we can frame our goals to ourselves to help us stay motivated and secure the optimum chance of achieving what we want.
If you enjoy this conversation, please subscribe, check out our other great episodes, and even better leave us a review. You can also follow us on social media and sign up to our mailing list at https://polyphonyarts.com/mailing-list for updates and news about Music Works and Polyphony Arts.
Music Works is generously supported by Allianz Musical Insurance, the UK’s No. 1 musical instrument insurer.
Jan 21, 2022
Jan 21, 2022
31 min
Gabriella di Laccio tells Music Works how she began the Donne project to celebrate, advance, and amplify women in music so they can leave a legacy of inspiration for future generations.
You can find information about Gabriella and Donne at http://www.gabrielladilaccio.com and https://donne-uk.org
If you enjoy this conversation, please subscribe, check out our other great episodes, and even better leave us a review. You can also follow us on social media and sign up to our mailing list at https://polyphonyarts.com/mailing-list for updates and news about Music Works and Polyphony Arts.
Music Works is generously supported by Allianz Musical Insurance, the UK’s No. 1 musical instrument insurer.
Jan 18, 2022
Jan 18, 2022
7 min
Katie starts 2022 looking at why we make resolutions and why we shouldn’t overstress ourselves in striving to attain our goals.
If you enjoy this conversation, please subscribe, check out our other great episodes, and even better leave us a review. You can also follow us on social media and sign up to our mailing list at https://polyphonyarts.com/mailing-list for updates and news about Music Works and Polyphony Arts.
Music Works is generously supported by Allianz Musical Insurance, the UK’s No. 1 musical instrument insurer.
Jan 14, 2022
Jan 14, 2022
38 min
Samir Savant, the new Chief Executive at St George’s, Bristol, on why a portfolio career in music is increasingly the model today, his work promoting diversity in classical music, and why he is optimistic about the future of the industry.
If you enjoy this conversation, please subscribe, check out our other great episodes, and even better leave us a review. You can also follow us on social media and sign up to our mailing list at https://polyphonyarts.com/mailing-list for updates and news about Music Works and Polyphony Arts.
Music Works is generously supported by Allianz Musical Insurance, the UK’s No. 1 musical instrument insurer.
Jan 7, 2022
Jan 7, 2022
29 min
We start Season 5 ( and 2022) in conversation with three ground breaking women from the music industry on why everyone benefits from diversity in leadership:
Naomi Pohl, Deputy General Secretary of the Musicians Union, now campaigning to become its first female General Secretary;
Olga FitzRoy, Executive Director of the Music Producers Guild and founder of Parental Pay Equality; and
Nadia Khan: Founder of Women in CTRL, campaigner for diversity, equity, gender parity and representation.
You can find information about Naomi, Olga and Nadia at
If you enjoy this conversation, please subscribe, check out our other great episodes, and even better leave us a review. You can also follow us on social media and sign up to our mailing list at https://polyphonyarts.com/mailing-list for updates and news about Music Works and Polyphony Arts.
Music Works is generously supported by Allianz Musical Insurance, the UK’s No. 1 musical instrument insurer.
Dec 17, 2021
Dec 17, 2021
35 min
Recorded live at the 2021 Ivor Novello Awards for Composers on Wednesday 8 December, our last episode for 2021 brings you a wonderful selection of interviews with some of this year’s inspirational winners.
If you enjoy this conversation, please subscribe, check out our other great episodes, and even better leave us a review. You can also follow us on social media and sign up to our mailing list at https://polyphonyarts.com/mailing-list for updates and news about Music Works and Polyphony Arts.
Music Works is generously supported by Allianz Musical Insurance, the UK’s No. 1 musical instrument insurer.
Dec 7, 2021
Dec 7, 2021
12 min
Katie reflects on the experience of taking her 5 year-old son to his first "grown-up" concert and shares her tips on how to make a musical outing with your child as positive and stress-free as possible.
If you enjoy this conversation, please subscribe, check out our other great episodes, and even better leave us a review. You can also follow us on social media and sign up to our mailing list at www.polyphonyarts.com/mailing-list for updates and news about Music Works and Polyphony Arts.
Music Works is generously supported by Allianz Musical Insurance, the UK’s No. 1 musical instrument insurer.