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Welcome to Odyssey's Blog
Welcome to our blog where we share exclusive interviews and insights into the journey of our orchestra and the individuals who make it all possible. Stay tuned for exciting updates and behind-the-scenes stories!
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A Portfolio Career: Ellen Wilkinson explores how soprano and director Julia Mintzer balances two creative jobs
“Can I sit on the floor?” Julia Mintzer asks. She is barefoot and cradling a mug of freshly brewed Pukka herbal tea. Her strong frame and...
Ellen Wilkinson
Jul 8, 202411 min read
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A Beginner's Guide to Enjoying Your First Classical Music Concert
Hey! So, you've decided to embark on a musical journey and attend your first classical orchestral music concert! This is an exciting step...
Alexander Lee
Jan 11, 20245 min read
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Every Tree Speaks to Me!: the relationship between nature and music
With increasing global concern over how humanity has affected our planet, the topic of nature, its relationship with humankind, and the...
Claire Biek
Dec 23, 20239 min read
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Sustainability and Music: wider connections
In examining the connection between nature and the arts for our Every Tree Speaks to Me! concert, we interviewed two individuals working...
Martha Neugarten
Dec 21, 20234 min read
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Researching the Ballets Russes: A 20th Century Artistic Treasure Trove
Although our September concert might feel like a long time ago now, I’ve been reflecting on my personal experiences during the project...
Claire Biek
Nov 24, 20236 min read
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Learn more about: Odyssey’s education work, with community engagement manager Clara Neather
In the Caversham room at the Cadogan Hall, the pre-concert buzz is palpable; tables are lined with fruit juice and musical chatter fills...
Ellen Wilkinson
Oct 25, 20235 min read
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Learn more about: A ballet skirt from a century ago - the journey of a Diaghilev costume
Le Dieu Bleu, the third exotic ballet staged in 1912 Paris by the trailblazing impresario Sergei Diaghilev for the Ballet Russes, was not...
Ellen Wilkinson
Sep 17, 20235 min read
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Get to know: Leon Human, Odyssey Festival Orchestra’s leader
It is the last of September’s searing heatwave, and we are in Peckham Rye’s cafe, looking out onto the arid stretch of grass, sipping...
Ellen Wilkinson
Sep 14, 20234 min read
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