A deep-dive into the intricate world of classical music and all that comes with working in it. Host Ella Lee chats to a bunch of brilliant guests from across the profession, discussing their best career high, their worst career low, and other things that show you a different side to the one you might see on their website.
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62. Benjamin Woodroffe: supporting young artists embarking on a professional career
In Episode 62 of The Classical Circuit, Ella chats to Benjamin Woodroffe, Ambassador Programme Director at Classeek, who comes brimming with practical advice for young artists navigating the classical music industry. They discuss career development, communication, social media, self-management, resilience, and much more...
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Classeek Ambassador Programme (https://classeek.com/ambassador-program#what-we-offer)
Classeek Ambassdor Programme Artists 2026-27 (https://classeek.com/news/meet-the-2026-27-ambassador-programme-artists,74)
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Music: François Couperin - Le Tic-Toc-Choc ou Les Maillotins
Performed by Daniel Lebhardt (https://www.daniel-lebhardt.com/)
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The Classical Circuit is made by Ella Lee (producer by trade, pianist at heart).
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4 Aug 2026
61. Barnaby Smith on on the VOCES8 family dynamic, his most bizarre synaesthesia experience, and learning from other directors
In Episode 61, Ella chats to Barnaby Smith, countertenor and Artistic Director of VOCES8, one of the world's leading vocal ensembles. He reflects on their journey of more than 20 years: dream venues and projects, group dynamics, how he programmes for concerts vs digital content, and rebuilding his voice after losing it. He also discusses their new album 'Shall We Gather' in collaboration with Ringmasters, and what success might look like for the next two decades...
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Voces8 and Ringmasters: Shall We Gather (https://www.prestomusic.com/classical/products/9869976--shall-we-gather?srsltid=AfmBOooX3Msv3I9nHKQerkkqyAVjyg_Ai5P_moSC73iNlhhLeRRmxzMD)
Voces8 (https://voces8.com/)
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Music: François Couperin - Le Tic-Toc-Choc ou Les Maillotins
Performed by Daniel Lebhardt (https://www.daniel-lebhardt.com/)
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The Classical Circuit is made by Ella Lee (producer by trade, pianist at heart).
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
26 May 2026
60. James Baillieu on a changing landscape for young artists and art song as a wellness experience
In Episode 60, Ella chats to pianist James Baillieu ahead of the 77th Aldeburgh Festival, which marks 50 years since the death of its founder, Benjamin Britten. In James' first year as Associate Director of the Britten Pears Young Artist Programme (alongside Ryan Wigglesworth), he reflects on continuing Britten and Pears’ legacy of supporting young artists, through continuing existing traditions but also introducing new elements in order to tailor the programme to the music world of today. He talks about hearing Lise Davidsen sing for the first time, having a small number of long-term musical partnerships, and his most embarrassing concert moment...
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James Baillieu (https://james-baillieu.com/)
Aldeburgh Festival 2026 (https://www.brittenpearsarts.org/landing-pages/aldeburgh-festival)
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Did you enjoy this episode? If so, ratings and follows help a lot with visibility, if you have a spare moment... *bats eyelashes*
No offence taken if not.
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Music: François Couperin - Le Tic-Toc-Choc ou Les Maillotins
Performed by Daniel Lebhardt (https://www.daniel-lebhardt.com/)
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The Classical Circuit is made by Ella Lee (producer by trade, pianist at heart).
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
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