On the last episode, I spoke to cellist Gabriella Swallow. This guest describes her as her "mysterious benefactor!"
Like Gabriella, Verity Simmons is one of the most in-demand and versatile cellists within the music industry. She has a wide range of work from chamber music, West End shows, and being a session musician with some of the leading pop artists. You might also recognise her as the presenter of the popular podcast Three In a Bar which she hosts with fellow musician Seb Philpott where they’ve talked to a range of musicians, performers and creatives.
I met Verity back in April in London at the Caravan Café on a wet morning but that was made up with some excellent coffee and ambiance. We talked about her musical training, making the transition between college and the profession, playing and adapting styles for different repertoire such as West End shows and pop music, and presenting and podcasting.