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Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond.

Leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond, themed across a week - insight, opinion and intellectual surprise.

The Essay: Inspiring Women in Music

The Essay: Inspiring Women in Music: Episode 4: Inspiring Women in Music: Alice Farnham

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Episode 4: Inspiring Women in Music: Alice Farnham

Inspiring Women in Music

Inspiring Women in Music: Alice Farnham

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Alice Farnham, one of Britain's leading female conductors, discusses her life in music.

Alice Farnham, one of Britain's leading female conductors, discusses her life in music, including what and who inspires her.

A week of Essays in which five women tell us about their lives in music including what, and who, inspires them. Alice Farnham is one of Britain's leading female conductors. As well as enjoying a growing international reputation, particularly in the field of opera conducting, she is Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Women Conductors @ Morley - a programme to encourage women into the conducting profession.

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

Five women discuss their lives in music including what, and who, inspires them

To coincide with International Women's Day 2016, five women discuss their lives in music including what, and who, inspires them

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