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The Classical Circuit

The Classical Circuit

Written by: Ella Lee
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A deep-dive into the intricate world of classical music and all that comes with working in it. Host Ella Lee chats to a bunch of brilliant guests from across the profession, discussing their best career high, their worst career low, and other things that show you a different side to the one you might see on their website.


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Episodes
  • 51. Bill Barclay on the story of Carlo Gesualdo and mid-career mentorship
    Jan 14 2026

    In Episode 51 of The Classical Circuit, Ella speaks to director, composer and writer Bill Barclay, Artistic Director of Concert Theatre Works. Bill talks about the inspiration and process behind his new production, Death of Gesualdo, in collaboration with The Gesualdo Six, which uses tableau-vivant and puppetry to superimpose the composer-prince's troubled pysche onto his darkest music. He also discusses the lack of 'script' for mentorship beyond the student years.


    The world premiere of Death of Gesualdo takes place at St Martin in the Fields on Friday 16th January, with future performances in London, York and New York. Tickets here: LONDON / YORK / NEW YORK


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    Death of Gesualdo

    Bill Barclay

    Concert Theatre Works


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    Music: François Couperin - Le Tic-Toc-Choc ou Les Maillotins

    Performed by Daniel Lebhardt


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    37 mins
  • 50. Gaetan le Divelec on getting to know your audience, two decades in artist management, and the role of power
    Nov 19 2025

    In Episode 50 of The Classical Circuit, Ella welcomes Gaetan Le Divelec, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's Vice President of Artistic Planning, about a collaborative artistic process, and the importance of getting to know his audience closely. Having previously spent two decades in artist management, Gaetan also talks about his experience of the transition from freelance musician to full-time office life. He discusses the role of an artist manager, whether there are in-built imbalances of power, and a failed contract negotiation in his early career...


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    Atlanta Symphony Orchestra


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    Music: François Couperin - Le Tic-Toc-Choc ou Les Maillotins

    Performed by Daniel Lebhardt


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    The Classical Circuit is made by Ella Lee (producer by trade, pianist at heart).

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    39 mins
  • 49. Bob Riley on 20 years of running an orchestra: innovation vs originality, getting clear on values, and creating a good culture
    Nov 12 2025

    In Episode 49 of The Classical Circuit, Ella is joined by Bob Riley, CEO of the Manchester Camerata. As he approaches his 20th anniversary in charge of the orchestra, he reflects on its transformation over the years, innovation versus originality, getting clear on what your values are as an organisation, and cultivating a good culture for the people within it.


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    More on the Manchester Camerata


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    Music: François Couperin - Le Tic-Toc-Choc ou Les Maillotins

    Performed by Daniel Lebhardt


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    The Classical Circuit is made by Ella Lee (producer by trade, pianist at heart).

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    40 mins
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