{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65749ad7438c7c00134db16a/690a187b317c91fd9a1e9bac?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"48. Fran Matthews on celebrating contemporary classical composers","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65749ad7438c7c00134db16a/1762269091814-d87ce671-8cf7-4a28-b9ae-4578506ec8e6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In Episode 48 of The Classical Circuit, Ella talks to Fran Matthews, Director of Awards at the Ivors Academy. Ahead of the 2025 Ivors Classical Awards next week, Fran shares what it is about working so closely with songwriters and composers that has kept her at the Academy for twenty years, and the importance of celebrating contemporary classical music.</p><p><br></p><p>-------------------</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://ivorsacademy.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Ivors Academy</a></p><p><a href=\"https://ivorsacademy.com/the-ivors-classical-awards/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ivors Classical Awards 2025</a></p><p><br></p><p>-------------------</p><p><br></p><p>Follow The Classical Circuit on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/theclassicalcircuit/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p><br></p><p>Did you enjoy this episode? If so, ratings and follows help a lot with visibility, if you have a spare moment... *bats eyelashes*</p><p>No offence taken if not.</p><p><br></p><p>--------------------</p><p><br></p><p>Music: François Couperin - Le Tic-Toc-Choc ou Les Maillotins</p><p>Performed by <a href=\"https://www.daniel-lebhardt.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Daniel Lebhardt</a></p><p><br></p><p>--------------------</p><p><br></p><p>The Classical Circuit is made by Ella Lee (producer by trade, pianist at heart).</p>","author_name":"Ella Lee"}