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 - Cornfie...
The power of film music as a 'gateway' to classical music
Anna explores the Royal Albert Hall Organ - • Anna Lapwood explores ...
The largest organ in the world in Atlantic City USA - • The Largest Musical In...
Macy's Philadelphia Wanamaker Organ - • A Look At The Famous W...
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 ...
Thoughts on keeping classical music fresh in the 21st Century and beyond
A discussion on organist footwear - Organ Master shoes
The Cambridge Organ Experience - www.cmp.cam.ac...
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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[@charleshines844]

Anna , I so appreciated your expression of humour and vulnerability over your career and progression. It gives real encouragement.

[@ravingcyclist624]

Spectacular interview! Anna is an amazing person and you did a great job of letting us get to know her better. Excellent thought-provoking questions. Well done!

[@TheKeyboardChronicles]

Thanks so much and Anna is indeed amazing!

[@dan92677]

I found your talk fantastically expanding to listen to !!! Thank you for doing this interview. I really enjoyed it !!!!!

[@ThePudgie123]

So glad I stumbled across this interview of Anna.

[@TheKeyboardChronicles]

Glad you enjoyed it, Anna is amazing.

[@daff.wallace2267]

Great podcast, good questions and wonderful straight up answers by a terrific person. Love Anna's enthusiasm.

[@TheKeyboardChronicles]

Thanks Wally and yes Anna is amazing :)

[@user-bd4du5qu7r]

another excellent interview Dave 🎹❤

[@dan92677]

I was directing my comments to Anna, as I find her very interesting..

[@TheKeyboardChronicles]

Understood and glad you enjoyed it, Anna is amazing!