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Tom Service explores music and climate change as world leaders gather for COP26.

Tom Service explores music and climate change as world leaders gather for COP26. Including Norwegian musician and composer Terje Isungset on 20 years of Ice Music.

As the COP26 climate summit continues, Tom Service is joined by a panel of guests to discuss how musicians, orchestras and cultural organisations can respond to climate change. Live guests include violinist and conductor Pekka Kuusisto, London Symphony Orchestra Managing Director Kathryn McDowell and founder of the cultural and environmental charity Julie's Bicycle, Alison Tickell. We also hear from the environmental consultant Natalja Andersson about her work on Gothenburg Opera's sustainable production of Wagner's Ring Cycle.

Tom talks to Norwegian musician and composer Terje Isungset about his Ice Music project and gets his unique perspective on the changing planet after 20 years of making ice instruments. Inuk singer Tanya Tagaq discusses the relationship between her music and the natural environment and we explore environmental soundscapes with music writer Kate Galloway. Plus, journalist Zack Ferriday shares his thoughts on the limitations of musical activism.


Music clips from COP26 include:
Brìghde Chaimbeul 
RSNO Junior Choir
Musicians in Exile
Emma Donald and Isbel Pendlebury

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