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Tom talks to Ivan Fischer

Tom Service with guests, stories and the perfect classical soundtrack to start the weekend! Plus conductor Ivan Fischer talks Bartok, Proms and shaking up the symphony orchestra.

Tom Service with guests, stories and the perfect classical soundtrack to start the weekend!

Tom catches up with the Hungarian conductor and composer Ivan Fischer as he prepares to return to the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Proms with the orchestra he formed over forty years ago, the Budapest Festival Orchestra. He reflects on his relationship with the people and the politics of Hungary and talks about his endless desire to innovate and extend the musical experience of audiences. He also explains why in a world of AI and fake news, the trust between orchestra and audience is more valuable and vital than ever.

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3 hours

Broadcast

  • Saturday 09:00