13/03/2026
Really enjoyed being part of a panel debating cultural appropriation in music last night at Philharmonia Orchestra. Great to dig into the origins of Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade and have a proper conversation about where appreciation ends and appropriation begins.
A fabulous concert afterwards too, with Gabriela Ortiz's new cello concerto, and Marin Alsop being predictably phenomenal.
Experiencing the debate and the concert back to back made for a great night out!
Thanks to the team at Philharmonia for producing such a well-run event, and to Richard Bratby, Adrian Varela and Katy Hamilton for being such good company on the panel!