
In Conversation is brought to you by 2MBS Fine Music Sydney. In each episode, Simon Moore speaks to a figure in our artistic landscape, delving into all the detailed and interesting facets of their life, from the trivial to the profound. Our guest also introduces some musical extracts that are meaningful to them.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 267 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music InterviewsMusic | |||

South Korean violinist Bomsori Kim has quickly earned an enviable reputation on the international concert stage, performing with leading orchestras around the world and at some of the most prestigious international festivals. Making her Australian de... more
Dutch cellist Pieter Wispelwey has spent more than four decades building a career defined by curiosity, individuality and a refusal to regard any interpretation as finished. Equally at home on modern and period instruments, he has repeatedly returned... more
Pekka Kuusisto has never been especially interested in staying neatly within musical boundaries. The Finnish violinist, conductor and composer returns to Australia to guest direct the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s Legends and Luminaries program, bri... more
Simon Phillips has spent more than four decades at the heart of Australian theatre, directing everything from Shakespeare and contemporary drama to blockbuster musicals and opera. In Sydney directing the Australian premiere of Steven Moffat’s The Unf... more
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Always enjoy Simon’s engaging interview style. The chat with Nicholas Hammond was wonderful. Didn’t realise a Sound of Music alum had done so much.
Just listened to Alan Menken. Fascinating, always loved his work.
This has quickly become one of my favourite podcasts! Simon is a terrific interviewer. He is knowledgeable about the topics discussed and has an easy and relaxed rapport with his guests. The episodes I’ve listened to have been extremely enjoyable and engaging, and I’m looking forward to listening to future conversations as well as exploring more from the past. Very highly recommended!
Always a worthwhile podcast. The episode with Claude-Michel Schönberg is brilliant!
My background is eighties Brit Pop, rather than “Fine Music” so I feared this Podcast would make me feel a bit ignorant and excluded. Instead I’m thoroughly enjoying my new musical journey and binge-listened the entire 2022 season over summer. Simon’s conversations with the guests are really that; warm, friendly, respectful and never too pushy. So many hosts make their Podcasts a vehicle for their own ego. Whilst extremely knowledgeable and often unashamedly a fan, Simon allows his guests room t... more
Always enjoy Simon’s engaging interview style. The chat with Nicholas Hammond was wonderful. Didn’t realise a Sound of Music alum had done so much.
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- Interviews with leading figures in the Australian arts scene across music, theatre, opera, and performance, exploring career paths, leadership, collaborations, and the creative process. Guests share personal anecdotes, mentorship stories, and practical insights into sustaining a high-caliber arts career, often weaving in musical extracts and repertoire highlights. The show likely appeals to listeners who want in-depth, human-centered conversations with artists and arts professionals, and it stands out for its warm, conversational host style and emphasis on the intersection of performance craft with industry realities.
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1. Pieter Wispelwey
2. Pekka Kuusisto
3. Simon Phillips
4. Andrew O'Connor
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6. Claire Edwardes
7. Nathaniel Parker
8. Sir Howard Panter
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