Episode 62 - Matthias Bamert

2021-05-30

Sometimes you get to chat with someone who has so many fascinating stories to tell and tells them so brilliantly! It was wonderful to chat with Matthias Bamert, a most charming man and also open, honest, and candid. I found out how two "fairytale meetings" with two of the giants of conducting changed his life forever, we discussed recording Mozart and Korngold, and I find out how filming concerts can sometimes be just like filming a game of football?! If you would...

Sometimes you get to chat with someone who has so many fascinating stories to tell and tells them so brilliantly!

It was wonderful to chat with Matthias Bamert, a most charming man and also open, honest, and candid.

I found out how two "fairytale meetings" with two of the giants of conducting changed his life forever, we discussed recording Mozart and Korngold, and I find out how filming concerts can sometimes be just like filming a game of football?!

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This interview was recorded on 25th October 2020 via Zoom.

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