Barbican Sound Unbound

An original classical music podcast for the Barbican

We devised and produced two series of an original classical music podcast for the Barbican. In Sound Unbound Josie Long hears from prominent creative minds about the classical music they just can’t live without whilst conductor Ben Gernon gives musical and historical insight into their chosen pieces.

We’ve welcomed guests to record at Loftus including director Ken Loach, comedian Jayde Adams, actor and musician Amber Anderson, poet Raymond Antrobus, jazz singer Zara McFarlane, musician C N Lester. On location we’ve interviewed journalist James R Gaines, ballet director Cassa Pancho, writer Bonnie Greer, musician and producer Nitin Sawhney, composer Steve Reich and singer-songwriter Karine Polwart.

Producer: Alexandra Quinn | Executive Producers: Freya Hellier, Jo Rowntree  | Presenter: Josie Long | Music Expert: Ben Gernon