Thoroughly Good Classical Music Podcast

Recorded at Barbican, Jon Jacob is joined by pianist and composer Andrew James Johnson, and author, coach and art lover Debs Henry-Pollard for a conversation spanning piano lessons, Wagner and the CBSO. Andy's new album Winter's Heart is out now and available via Spotify. Show Notes Breakfast: bacon and spinach Introductions Andy’s CBSO work experience Orchestral manager job interview Marin Alsop’s womens conductors masterclass Audience members with conductors scores How does the music make you feel? Andy’s piano teacher The Tristan chord Budapest Opera Festival Comprehensive vs. Grammar School Andy’s new album: The Winter’s Heart Which composer would you want to have met? What one disc would you fight to keep? Cultural Recommendation: V&A Ocean Liner’s Exhibition Cultural Recommendation: Bluthner Piano Day, 29 March 2018 Andy’s first piano