Daria Challah is a passionate music enthusiast and influencer, known on social media as Herbert, a new curatorial voice for classical music that aims to inspire younger audiences to listen to classical music.

Sir Karl Jenkins, one of the world’s most performed living composers, has just celebrated his 80th birthday. Alternative Classical Founder Hannah Fiddy chats to Karl about the role of music criticism, his tips for emerging composers, ego, and what peace means to him.

James B Partridge is a singing teacher who has built a social media following around nostalgic primary-school tunes and music education. He chats with Hannah Fiddy about going viral, tips for musicians on TikTok, and perfectionism within the classical music industry.