A great interview. This jumped out:
“There are so many challenges facing classical music currently, and it’s tempting to retreat artistically, to become ever more conservative, but that has to be resisted at all costs. For it to survive, new music must be at its heart.”
Jacob Gifford Head
"Help isn't coming". Ahead of his Aldeburgh Pelleas and premieres I spoke to Ryan Wigglesworth about growing up as a "strange boy", Oliver Knussen, inspiration, and the future of music education: theguardian.com/music/2026/j...
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The musician first visited Aldeburgh as a teenage fanboy. Now, he is at the centre of this year’s festival as its featured artist – and he’s opening with his favourite opera
