In this episode, Simon Morris sits down with the renowned double bassist and Chineke! Orchestra founder, Chi-chi Nwanoku. They explore the overlooked legacies of Black composers, the impact of cultural appropriation in music, and the shifting landscape of diversity in classical performance. Chi-chi shares her personal experiences as one of the few black musicians in major orchestras, discusses the barriers facing young musicians of color, and reflects on how visibility and representation are ...
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In this episode, Simon Morris sits down with the renowned double bassist and Chineke! Orchestra founder, Chi-chi Nwanoku. They explore the overlooked legacies of Black composers, the impact of cultural appropriation in music, and the shifting landscape of diversity in classical performance. Chi-chi shares her personal experiences as one of the few black musicians in major orchestras, discusses the barriers facing young musicians of color, and reflects on how visibility and representation are ...
Behind the Strings: Geoffrey Davis on The Violin Channel’s Journey
The Beare's Podcast: Violin Stories
27 minutes
9 months ago
Behind the Strings: Geoffrey Davis on The Violin Channel’s Journey
Join Simon Morris as he sits down with Geoffrey Davis, the founder of The Violin Channel, to explore the meteoric rise of this global classical music platform. Geoffrey shares how his unique blend of business and music degrees, a leap of faith in 2009, and the opportunities presented by YouTube and Facebook shaped The Violin Channel into a worldwide hub for classical music. From curating groundbreaking online concert series during the COVID-19 pandemic to engaging millions of followers across...
The Beare's Podcast: Violin Stories
In this episode, Simon Morris sits down with the renowned double bassist and Chineke! Orchestra founder, Chi-chi Nwanoku. They explore the overlooked legacies of Black composers, the impact of cultural appropriation in music, and the shifting landscape of diversity in classical performance. Chi-chi shares her personal experiences as one of the few black musicians in major orchestras, discusses the barriers facing young musicians of color, and reflects on how visibility and representation are ...
