Ep 27 - Alternative Classical's Concert Roulette and Chris Warner

*All Talking Classical podcasts on SoundCloud have been redirected to Anchor.* In this podcast, I'm showcasing Alternative Classical's new concert video jukebox Concert Roulette and Chris Warner's new album Wonders of the Cosmos. Concert Roulette Concert Roulette is a new video jukebox created by Alternative Classical specifically for this current crisis. All live concerts have been cancelled so streaming has become the way audiences are accessing music at this time. Viewers are presented with a randomly selected YouTube video from renaissance choral music to an experimental solo piece but you can either watch that particular performance or click onto the next one just like your streaming playlist. As people around the world are staying at home and looking for content to keep them entertained, Concert Roulette is a brilliant way to introduce new audiences to classical music without prior knowledge. To start your Concert Roulette, please go to alternativeclassical.co.uk/concert-roulette. Chris Warner The album was recorded in Ely Cathedral and at Abbey Road Studios, combining the amazing tonalities of the cathedral organ with gorgeous strings. It also features British soprano Grace Davidson, set amongst the 6-second reverberation of the cathedral. I talked to Chris on Zoom about combining his passion for astronomy with storytelling, framing his album around Ely Cathedral's organ, and advice for composers in today's digital age. To learn more about the album and Chris, please go to chriswarnermusic.com. Many thanks to Robert Shone at WildKat PR and Chris for their time! Interview recorded 29th April 2020; podcast published 13th May 2020. Chris Warner is a composer, sound designer, arranger, orchestrator and an avid astronomer. Having worked as a composer for the some of the finest UK theatres, including The RSC, the Lyric Theatre Belfast and The Royal Exchange Theatre, Chris dedicates his craft to telling stories through music and sound. Recent credits include original songs and music for Much Ado About Nothing at the prestigious Shakespeare At The Tobacco Factory and the original score and sound design for Olivier Award-Winning playwright Marie Jones’ new play 'Archie in Manhatten'.