New classical music TV series presented by Robert Emery
22 April 2021
Newsdesk
Classical Connections is a new digital TV series with a twist. Ever thought classical music is boring? Well, you thought wrong - and pianist & conductor Robert Emery will prove it.
The 'Grand Master' composers have led fascinating lives. There are stories of cross-dressing, murder, sabotage, gluttony, love, hate, divorce, and much, much more.
Nothing formal. Nothing stuffy. This is classical music at its most raw.
These great composers are connected through the trials and tribulations of being a celebrity of their time. Robert Emery takes you on a whirlwind tour, discovering these stories in an unusual way.
It's possible to connect classical music to anything... And Robert proves it by connecting two seemingly random items through the world of classical music, he is challenged to link a toothbrush to nursery rhymes through classical music. He is asked to connect a plastic frog to a drainpipe. Can he do it?
Robert will show and prove that these composers not only wrote music that has stood the test of time, but their character shines through in ways you'd never imagine.
To see which composers Robert Emery has included in his new series, visit the website.
About Robert Emery: RDCE (Robert D.C. Emery) is a conductor, pianist, and serial entrepreneur.
He is lucky enough to travel the world; ranging from performances in London's Royal Albert Hall to the Sydney Opera House, RDCE has seen them all.
Besides music, RDCE is the Founder & Director of The Arts Group; one of the most diverse entertainment companies in the UK. Within the portfolio is a national music tuition agency, symphony orchestra, choir, artist agency, record label, and production company. In 2021, he also set up a new venture - www.teds-list.com - aimed at helping people around the world to learn a musical instrument.
Aside from that, he lives in London and Cambridge, has a wife (Mrs. E), a toddler (Master T), a baby (Master A), and 4 cats.
SERIES CREDITS: Director & Producer: Nick Thorogood Executive Producer & Production Manager: Jane Mote for beechtobeach Development Producer & Researcher: Alisdair Kitchen Senior Camera Operator: Josh Kershaw Camera Operator: Steve Mann Camera Assistant: Will Bolton Editor: Connor Whitfield Audio Mix: Gareth Williams Piano Technicians: Graham Ward & Jonathan Adams Hair & Makeup: Daisy Holubowicz Props, Wigs & Costumes: Annika Magnberg Location Facilitator: Jonathan Adams
Special thanks go to David Houlgate, Michael Maine & Richard Andrews for providing the piano & location.
