Anna Lapwood, Organist / Conductor / Broadcaster - Keyboard Chronicles Episode 112
Interview starts at 1:31
Anna Lapwood is a British organist, conductor, and broadcaster. Currently Director of Music at Pembroke College, Cambridge, Anna has a full schedule as both organist and conductor. We go in-depth in relation to some of the amazing instruments Anna has performed on, as well as a wide-ranging discussion on Anna's career and the challenges of classical music in the modern era more broadly.
Discussion topics covered during the show:
Anna's musical upbringing
First exposure to the organ
The approach to intensive practice of up to 8 hours per day
Becoming Director of Music at Pembroke College at 21
How teaching music works at Cambridge
A week in the life of Anna Lapwood and Pembroke College
Developing as a conductor
Releasing one's own work
Insights into performance anxiety and 'getting out of one's head'
Anna's love for film music and re-interpreting film music for the organ
Anna performs 'Cornfield Chase' from the movie Interstellar - • Anna Lapwood - Cornfield Chase (From ...
The power of film music as a 'gateway' to classical music
Anna explores the Royal Albert Hall Organ - • Anna Lapwood explores the inside of t...
The largest organ in the world in Atlantic City USA - • The Largest Musical Instrument in the...
Macy's Philadelphia Wanamaker Organ - • A Look At The Famous Wanamaker Organ ...
Comparing thoughts on the organ as an instrument now, to when Anna was first introduced to the instrument
Anna and Bonobo perform together - • Bonobo & Anna Lapwood perform Otomo l...
Thoughts on keeping classical music fresh in the 21st Century and beyond
A discussion on organist footwear - Organ Master shoes
The Cambridge Organ Experience - https://www.cmp.cam.ac.uk/opportuniti...
Bachathon for Zambia - • #BachForZambia: Part 1
A tip for young players wanting to work in the music industry
Three emerging artists Anna calls out: Toril Azzalini-Machecler, Lucy Walker, Jess Gillam
Desert Island Discs: My One and Only Thrill - Melody Gardot, Soundtrack - Pirates of the Caribbean, Metamorphosen - Strauss, Bring Us, O Lord God - Sir William Harris, Intermezzo in A Major - Brahms
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