Beyond Stage Fright Interviews

David Krakauer is funny and characterful. He talks about how playing different styles of music impact his nerves differently.

As one of the most experienced, respected and valued singing teachers around at the moment, Australian Janice Chapman talks about how she helps prepare singers for a successful operatic career.

Having been an experienced principal clarinetist in a number of major London orchestras, Michael Whight speaks openly about how he manages the stress and challenges of the job, how he feels people manage nerves in orchestras...

James Rhodes talks about the different ways he keeps performance nerves at bay and the impact memorising has on them.

Elise Båtnes talks about what it’s like being the leader of the Oslo Philharmonic orchestra, her role as the voice of the players, conductor, soloists and management...

Speaking here as principal cellist of the Royal Northern Sinfonia (currently principal cello of the Oslo Philharmonic orchestra) Louisa Tuck talks about the stresses and challenges of a principal's job...

Formerly National Organiser for Education and Training at the Musician’s Union, Diane Widdison talks about how the MU along with British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM) and Help Musicians, aim to support musicians...

As the Head of Strings at the Birmingham Conservatoire, Louise Lansdown is very concerned with the unspoken hierarchy that can come about amongst students when they first arrive at college, dependent on their background, standard and levels of confidence. She shows how, as a conservatoire, they aim to help the students redress the balance.

Tasmin Little, the well-known British violinist loves performing. She talks about her approach to practising, how she manages extremely difficult pieces and the particular demands of all the different types of concerts she does...

The world-renowned solo percussionist, Evelyn Glennie has been profoundly deaf from the age of 12.

The Canadian violinist James Ehnes talks about how he learns repertoire, the pacing and balance of professional life

World-renowned cellist, Steven Isserlis, gives an insightful and particularly candid interview sharing how stressful he finds performing