In Conversation
What does it take to become an orchestral musician? And what did the people you see on stage listen to before classical music became their career?
In this new four-part series, we hand the conversation over to the musicians of BBC National Orchestra of Wales.
Hear them chat about the first music they fell in love with, the albums they bought, the people and experiences that inspired them, and the very different paths that eventually brought them to the orchestra.
Informal, personal and sometimes surprising, these conversations are a chance to get to know the people behind the instruments – and discover the memories, passions and stories that have shaped their lives in music.
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The music that started it all
Their musical journeys may all have been different, but they began with the same thing – a love of music in all its forms.
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Different journeys, one orchestra
From performing in primary school concerts and at community events in Africa to growing up surrounded by jazz at home, each journey to the orchestra has been unique.
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The journey to the orchestra is never the same
However their musical journey began, each experience helped shape the musician they are today.
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No two musical journeys are the same
From first notes to the concert hall. Hear how our musicians got there.
