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All the students pass the baton in Johann StraussGoldie conducts Mascagni’s IntermezzoMentor Jason says cut the comedy and get serious…Sue gets inspiration from her Latvian grandmotherMozart’s last word … will it be Katie’s?Clothes maketh the Maestro: that can’t be true … can it?Will the music’s driving rhythms suit Goldie’s style?Mentor Ivor thinks using a baton will help…Glasses on and head down for spiritual power …
Mentor Sarah demands a serious attitude to serious music …King George II’s coronation anthem in all its gloryMentor Christopher jokes about defenestration…Will Verdi’s Day of Judgement be Alex’s?“I thought my rock-and-roll days were over!”David Soul conducts himself out of the competitionJane conducts Bernstein’s MamboJane loves West Side Story but her mentor is worried …Goldie draws inspiration from Gustavo Dudamel
Bradley conducts The Sorcerer’s ApprenticeBradley finds a crib sheet helps him follow the scoreDavid conducts Barber’s AdagioDavid feels for his friends who died in the Vietnam warSue conducts The Simpsons theme tuneSue learns how to stay in control amid cartoon chaosAlex conducts the music from The Onedin LineAlex applies the Alexander technique to his postureKatie conducts The Ride of the Valkyries
Katie channels Marlon Brando, and the ‘fat ladies with horns’Peter conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra for the first timePeter learns some baton techniqueSue Perkins performs in the final concert at Baton CampPeter Snow performs in the final concert at Baton CampKatie Derham performs in the final concert at Baton CampJane Asher performs in the final concert at Baton CampGoldie performs in the final concert at Baton CampDavid Soul performs at the final Baton Camp concert
Bradley Walsh performs at the final Baton Camp concertAlex James performs music by Bizet at the final Baton Camp concertThe students take part in a rhythm workshop led by Tim SteinerThe students take part in a body language workshop, led by Claire Glaskin.Natalia Luis-Bassa gives David a lesson in musical interpretationSue Perkins with her mentor, Jason LaiKatie Derham with her mentor, Matthew RoweJane Asher with her mentor, Christopher Warren-GreenGoldie with his mentor, Ivor Setterfield
David Soul with his mentor, Natalia Luis-BassaBradley Walsh with his mentor, Sarah Tenant-FlowersSue Perkins conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra for the first time.Katie Derham conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra for the first time.Jane Asher conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra for the first time.Goldie conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra for the first time.David Soul conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra for the first time.Bradley Walsh conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra for the first time.Alex James with mentor Brad Cohen
Alex James conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra for the first time.Sue Perkins’ memories of music lessons are not all goodSue explains her reasons for taking part in MaestroPeter Snow and his musical familyPeter is under no illusions…Katie Derham demonstrates her musical skillsClassical music elitist? Nonsense!Jane talks about growing up in a musical familyJane Asher talks about broadening her horizons
David Soul talks about growing up in BerlinYou’re never too old to learn something new…Bradley Walsh couldn’t resist a chance to conduct at the Proms‘There’s more to it than just waving your arms about…’Will Alex’s experiences with Blur help him out?Alex James talks about conductingGoldie on growing up and making musicGoldie muses on music for the masses
Alex James - a Maestro in the making?Alex JamesAlex JamesAlex JamesAlex JamesAlex James with his mentor Brad CohenAlex JamesAlex JamesAlex James
Alex James with Peter Snow and Goldie Bradley WalshBradley Walsh conducts a military bandBradley Walsh and mentor Sarah Tenant-FlowersBradley WalshBradley Walsh conducting the BBC Concert OrchestraBradley Walsh conducting the BBC Concert OrchestraBradley Walsh conducting the BBC Concert OrchestraPresenter Clive Anderson with the Maestro students
David SoulDavid SoulDavid Soul conducts a military bandDavid Soul with his mentor David SoulDavid SoulDavid Soul conducting the orchestraDavid SoulDavid Soul
GoldieGoldieDavid Soul with his mentorGoldie with his mentorGoldieGoldieSue Perkins with her mentorGoldieGoldie
Katie Derham with her mentorKatie Derham with her mentorGoldiePeter Snow with his mentorJane AsherJane AsherJane Asher with her mentorJane Asher with her mentorJane Asher
Katie DerhamKatie DerhamKatie DerhamKatie DerhamKatie DerhamKatie DerhamPeter SnowPeter SnowPeter Snow
Peter SnowPeter SnowPeter SnowPeter SnowMaestro students with presenter, Clive AndersonMaestro students with presenter, Clive AndersonSue PerkinsSue PerkinsSue Perkins
Sue PerkinsSue PerkinsSue PerkinsRoger Norrington & GoldieRhythm workshopAlex James conducting in Episode 2Alex James preparing his piece in episode 2Bradley Walsh conducting in Episode 2Bradley Walsh with a score
David Soul conducting in Episode 2David Soul with Clive AndersonDavid Soul at the pianoGoldie conducting in episode 2Goldie draws inspiration from Gustavo DudamelJane conducts Bernstein's MamboJane Asher with string quartetDavid Soul with Bradley WalshKatie conducts The Ride of the Valkyries
Katie channels Marlon Brando, and the 'fat ladies with horns'Sue conducts The Simpsons theme tuneSue learns how to stay in control amid cartoon chaos Will Verdi's Day of Judgement be Alex's?Bradley conducts Tippett's A Child of Our TimeBradley by the pianoGoldie at workMentor Ivor thinks using a baton will help …Jane with string quartet
Jane in concertKatie in concertKatie practisingSue at workSue with Jason Lai
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All the students pass the baton in Johann Strauss

Peter Snow

Peter Snow

Peter has a long and distinguished career in reporting and news casting, and is well-known for his coverage of elections and other political events. In 2002 he made a programme for BBC TWO with his historian son, Dan, to mark the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Alamein.

Jane Asher

Jane Asher

Jane is an actress, writer and businesswoman. As well as her work in theatre, film, radio and television, she has written over a dozen books and runs her own business in Chelsea. Jane has been working professionally in film, theatre and radio since she was 5 years old.

Bradley Walsh

Bradley Walsh

Bradley became a household name playing the lovable rogue Danny Baldwin in Coronation Street. Since leaving the street Bradley has filmed an emotional three-part ITV drama entitled Torn, and acted alongside Sir Derek Jacobi in Charles Dickens’ Old Curiosity Shop.

Sue Perkins

Sue Perkins

Double-act Mel and Sue first found fame on Channel Four’s daytime show, Light Lunch, which ran for five series before transferring to an evening slot as Late Lunch. Sue has recently appeared with Giles Coren in the BBC TWO series The Supersizers Go.

Alex James

Alex James

Alex James shot to fame as the bass player in chart-topping band 90s band Blur. A prolific writer, Alex has regular columns in The Independent, The Observer and The Spectator. His first book, Bit of a Blur, was published in 2007.

Goldie

Goldie

DJ and electronic music artist Goldie became famous for his best-selling album Timeless. He is also a graffiti and album cover artist. Goldie has had several big-budget film roles, most famously as Bullion in the James Bond film The World is Not Enough in 1999.

Katie Derham

Katie Derham

Katie co-presents the ITV Lunchtime News with Alastair Stewart and is also co-presenter of ITV’s London Tonight. She has hosted the Classical Brits a number of times, and is a presenter on Classic FM.

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David Soul

David Soul

Best known for his role in 70s detective series Starksy and Hutch, the Chicago-born actor has appeared more recently in the West End production of Jerry Springer: the Opera, and featured in a number of British TV and radio shows. He is currently writing his autobiography.

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