COMPARING NOTES: Bonnie Langford in conversation
West End and TV star Bonnie Langford chats with Edward Seckerson about her extraordinary career both on stage and TV; including ‘Gypsy’ with Angela Lansbury, originating ‘Cats’ in London and playing both Peggy Sawyer and Dorothy Brock…
COMPARING NOTES: Danielle de Niese in Conversation
Opera star Danielle de Niese discusses Handel and Offenbach at Glyndebourne, Man of La Mancha at London Coliseum, the relationship between opera, operetta and musical theatre, vocal technique and career longevity with Edward Seckerson.… [Read More]
COMPARING NOTES: Kim Criswell in Conversation
Broadway and West End star Kim Criswell discusses golden age style, vocal health, starring in ‘Nine’, ‘Baby’ and ‘The Threepenny Opera’ on Broadway, ‘Cats’ in LA, ‘Carrie’ in London and her work with conductors John McGlinn and…
COMPARING NOTES: Julian Ovenden in Conversation
Actor and singer Julian Ovenden chats to Edward Seckerson about the postponed revival of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s ‘South Pacific’ in Chichester, performing Sondheim in London and Paris, working for Harvey Weinstein on Scott Frankel and Michael Korie’s…
COMPARING NOTES: Dame Sarah Connolly in Conversation
Distinguished mezzo-soprano Dame Sarah Connolly discusses her new recording of Mahler’s Das Lied von der Erde conducted by Vladimir Jurowski, singing Handel at Glyndebourne and ENO, Fricka in Wagner’s Ring Cycle, admired directors and dream roles with…
COMPARING NOTES: Edward Gardner in Conversation
Edward Gardner, Chief Conductor of the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra discusses Britten’s Peter Grimes, his appointment as Prinicpal Conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra and his rich recording relationship with Chandos Records wth Edward Seckerson.… [Read More]
COMPARING NOTES: John Owen-Jones in Conversation
West End and Broadway star John Owen-Jones chats with Edward Seckerson about his two best-known roles, Jean Valjean in Les Misérables and the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera, his vocal process, and his love of…
COMPARING NOTES: Michael Xavier in Conversation
West End and Broadway leading man Michael Xavier discusses starring opposite Glenn Close in Sunset Boulevard in London and New York, his working processes for theatre and film, and his MX Masterclasses for aspiring young performers.… [Read…
NOTES FROM LOCKDOWN: Jason Carr in Conversation
Award-winning composer, arranger and orchestrator Jason Carr talks to Edward Seckerson about shared musical passions, including Bernstein and Rodgers, the secrets of orchestration and his favourite songs and shows. … [Read More]
NOTES FROM LOCKDOWN: Nicola Benedetti in Conversation
A virtual sit-down with one of the sharpest and most searching musical minds in the business. Superstar violinist Nicola Benedetti talks lockdown, education, inclusivity, fearlessness, Elgar, Shostakovich and much more with Edward Seckerson.… [Read More]
