Conductors
Four-part series with exclusive access to the rehearsals of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. In this episode, meet three of the conductors involved with the orchestra.
Four-part series with exclusive access to the rehearsals of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, meeting some of its renowned collaborating musicians and composers. This episode features three of the conductors involved with the orchestra: Chief Conductor Donald Runnicles, RSAMD Conducting Fellow Jessica Cottis and Principal Guest Conductor Ilan Volkov. Each discuss how they approach playing with orchestras and give an insight into what life is really like for professional conductors.
Featuring music composed by James MacMillan, Sir Edward Elgar and Richard Strauss.
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Conductor biographies
Jessica Cottis, Conducting Fellow RSAMD, conducts the BBC SSO, Glasgow City Halls.
Clips
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Donald Runnicles on his approach to conducting
Duration: 08:29
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Ilan Volkov on the role of the conductor
Duration: 09:54
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Jessica Cottis on being a young female conductor
Duration: 09:41
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Conductors: Ilan Volkov
Duration: 09:55
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Gerald Strother |
| Producer | Gerald Strother |
| Executive Producer | Andrew Lockyer |
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
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