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We talk to our artists about their current projects, what drives them in their pursuit of excellence, and their hopes for the future

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  • Close encounters

    As Elena Schwarz prepares to make her BBC Proms debut this summer, she reflects on the personal significance of the famous festival, and shares her…
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  • Capacity to connect

    As director Sophie Hunter joins our roster, she tells us about her theatrical background and her belief that art can create meaningful connections…
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  • An equal temperament

    As we welcome the Takács Quartet to the Maestro Arts roster, first violinist Edward Dusinberre reflects on the qualities that have sustained the…
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  • Into the Inferno

    As Mat Collishaw’s Inferno is staged at Southbank Centre this month, he explains why he brings climate change into his art, and describes how his…
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  • A place of joy

    The Doric String Quartet performs at Wigmore Hall and Concertgebouw this month and then tours the US. Their viola player Emma Wernig describes the…
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  • Introducing Julien Chavaz

    As we welcome director Julian Chavaz to our roster, we ask him about his creative background and thoughts about directing opera What was your first…
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  • Speaking music

    Jonian Ilias Kadesha looks back on his formative years and the influence of Gidon Kremer’s way of speaking with the violin, and explains how he keeps…
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  • A fine balance

    Kazushi Ono conducts Der fliegende Holländer at Hamburg State Opera this month, and later in the year, Rusalka at Opéra national de Paris and Elektra…
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  • Big ideas from 2025

    Over the year, we've interviewed our artists about their current projects, ideas and hopes. As we come to the end of 2025, we've collected some of…
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  • Welcoming Fabio Biondi

    As conductor and violinist Fabio Biondi joins the Maestro Arts roster for general management, he gives us some insights into his approach to music…
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  • A sense of togetherness

    Chloé Dufresne gives her first concert as Music Director of Colorado Springs Philharmonic this weekend. She explains why she’s excited about her new…
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