In this special panel interview co-organised by Music Declares Emergency and HarrisonParrott, we explore sustainability in orchestras. From a bow maker to a carbon-neutral orchestra, find out more from these subject matter specialists working across a variety of disciplines in the orchestral sector: 

1. Miranda Davies – Trustee, Orchestra for the Earth
2. Teemu Kirjonen – General Manager, Lahti Symphony Orchestra
3. Georgina MacDonell Finlayson – Co-Founder, Scottish Classical Sustainability Group & Sustainability Manager, Nevis Ensemble
4. Marco Raposo – bow maker and Co-Founder, Trees of Music

Hosted and moderated by HP’s Henry Southern

During the conversation, we delve into themes around avoiding, reducing, and offsetting emissions during orchestral tours, sharing experiences of reforestation schemes, how artistic programming can inform debate and advocate for change, how to work in partnership with governments, city councils and music halls, and finally, our guests give us one action that we can do to make a meaningful difference in the classical music industry.

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Watch the discussion below

Resources:

Trees of Music – Regenerative Agroforestry Impact Network (RAIN) 
Scottish Classical Music Green Guide 
Lahti Symphony – carbon free orchestra 
Orchestra for the Earth
Take Action – Music Declares Emergency
HarrisonParrott – COP26 Climate Portals Project