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Just the Tonic
In her new eight-part podcast series Just the Tonic, BBC Radio 3 presenter Katie Derham explores the power of music to enrich people’s lives.
For the project, Derham has teamed up with the People’s Orchestra, a charity providing opportunities to amateur musicians from a range of socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds. She will talk to members of the charity about the life-changing benefits of music for those living with mental health issues, dementia, unemployment, homelessness and rehabilitation.
She will also discuss the importance of community outreach work with the Hallé’s music director Mark Elder, the importance of changing attitudes towards disability in the music industry with Paraorchestra conductor Charles Hazlewood and the positive effect of children being involved in music with violinist Nicola Benedetti.
You can find Just the Tonic on Acast and all major streaming platforms.