Simon Woods on empowering the next generation of audiences and leaders

Simon Woods on empowering the next generation of audiences and leaders

In this episode, David speaks with Simon Woods, President and CEO of the League of American Orchestras.

As well as having a unique insight into the orchestral world from championing the League’s members, which range from internationally famous orchestras to smaller community organisations, Simon has an extensive knowledge of the classical music sector after working in the industry for 4 decades. He previously led the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Seattle Symphony, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, and New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, as well as being a record producer with EMI Classics.

All this makes Simon the perfect person to dive into the issues facing orchestras, both in North America, and the rest of the world.

In this conversation, we look ahead to the League of American Orchestras Conference in Baltimore next week, and the discussions they will be having about how the funding and philanthropy landscape is changing in the face of the biggest transfer of generational wealth. We look at how orchestras can embrace uncertainty in an ever-changing world, how to address systemic resistance to change, and what inspiration international orchestras can take from American orchestras. Ultimately, Simon shares why the key to navigating these financial and cultural headwinds lies in empowering the next generation of audiences and leaders to help ideate the future of the art form.

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Hosted by David Taylor

Produced by Aliena Haig

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Lucas Ingle & Shin Kim on cross-border collaboration and the power of the consortium model

Lucas Ingle & Shin Kim on cross-border collaboration and the power of the consortium model

In this episode, David talks with American Saxophonist Lucas Incle and South Korean composer Shin Kim.Both Lucas and Shin attended Classical Next 2026 in Budapest, Lucas as part of the Classical Next ...

29 Juli 32min

Caroline Whiddon on breaking the mental health stigma in the orchestral world

Caroline Whiddon on breaking the mental health stigma in the orchestral world

In this episode, David talks with Caroline Whiddon, the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Me2, a classical music organization created for individuals with mental illnesses and the people who suppor...

22 Juli 37min

Chloé Charody on transforming the classical concert hall into a multi-disciplinary stage

Chloé Charody on transforming the classical concert hall into a multi-disciplinary stage

In this episode, David talks with composer, show creator and refugee supporter Chloé CharodyWidely regarded as an artistic entrepreneur as much as a composer, she has forged a new path in classical mu...

15 Juli 36min

Søren Mikael Rasmussen on why orchestras must shift from selling tickets to building relationships

Søren Mikael Rasmussen on why orchestras must shift from selling tickets to building relationships

In this episode, David talks with Søren Mikael Rasmussen from culture consultants RasmussenNordic.RasmussenNordic help cultural institutions across Europe with new knowledge, innovation and strategy, ...

8 Juli 38min

Conductor Chad Goodman on the power of speaking to audiences

Conductor Chad Goodman on the power of speaking to audiences

In this episode, David speaks with conductor Chad GoodmanDescribed by Forbes as “an entrepreneur bringing innovation to classical music”, Chad was conducting fellow and assistant conductor to Michael ...

1 Juli 43min

Sophie Kauer, Cellist and Actress from the Hollywood Film TÁR, on moving beyond specialization and embracing interdisciplinary creativity

Sophie Kauer, Cellist and Actress from the Hollywood Film TÁR, on moving beyond specialization and embracing interdisciplinary creativity

In this episode, David speaks with cellist and actress Sophie Kauer.Known for putting herself at the forefront of evolving classical music and the way we see it, Sophie’s breakthrough came with a lead...

24 Juni 39min

Michelle Lynne on empowering musicians to build thriving careers

Michelle Lynne on empowering musicians to build thriving careers

In this episode, David speaks with pianist and entrepreneur Michelle Lynne.Not only does Michelle embody what a modern musician is today, but she empowers other musicians to have their own thriving ca...

17 Juni 33min

Hannah Seymour and Sinéad Walsh from EMPOWER on building ecosystems to promote gender equity

Hannah Seymour and Sinéad Walsh from EMPOWER on building ecosystems to promote gender equity

In this episode, David speaks with Hannah Seymour and Sinéad Walsh from EMPOWER.An oboist and a flautist, Hannah and Sinéad founded EMPOWER: Women Changing Music while studying at music colleges. EMPO...

10 Juni 40min

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