
The Classical:NEXT Podcast explores the ideas and the people redefining classical and art music worldwide. Host David Taylor talks to leading voices from across the global community about the biggest challenges facing our sector, how they navigate an ever-changing landscape, and the emerging practices shaping the future of the art form.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 12 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music InterviewsPerforming ArtsMusicArts | |||

In this episode, David speaks with conductor Chad Goodman
Described by Forbes as “an entrepreneur bringing innovation to classical music”, Chad was conducting fellow and assistant conductor to Michael Tilson Thomas at New World Symphony in Miami.
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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 leading role in Todd Field’s feature film TÁR, starr... more
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 careers. As well as performing across the world wi... more
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. EMPOWER: Women Changing Music is a platform champion... more
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A forward-looking conversation series centered on redefining classical and art music through leadership, innovation, and audience engagement. Episodes span topics such as audience development, entrepreneurship for musicians, governance and funding for cultural institutions, interdisciplinary approaches, and digital strategies that connect artists with broader communities. Guests range from conductors and orchestral leaders to musicians building non-traditional career paths, educators shaping conservatoire training, and arts executives steering large institutions through political and societal shifts. The show often emphasizes practical, scalable ideas—from branding and storytelling to audience-first programming, data-informed decisions, and... more
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Recent guests on The Classical:NEXT Podcast include:
1. Chad Goodman
2. Sophie Kauer
3. Michelle Lynne
4. Hannah Seymour
5. Sinéad Walsh
6. Simon Woods
7. Iván Fischer
8. Jamie Njoku-Goodwin
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