Behind the Baton: Why Classical Music Was Never Boring with Robert Emery
Episode #249 of Here's What We Know
What happens when a country music geek sits down with one of classical music’s world-renowned conductors?
This week on Here's What We Know, I had the honor to sit down with Robert Emery, conductor, pianist, serial entrepreneur, and the Founder & Director of The Arts Group, one of the most diverse entertainment companies in the UK.
Boy! I’m a fan! Conductors don’t just wave a stick around; they shape the entire energy of a performance. And Robert shares how he learned to conduct, what it’s like to lead an orchestra, and why the job is really about balancing authority with collaboration.
Plus! Hear surprising stories behind some of history’s greatest composers.
If you think classical is stuffy or out-of-touch, let this conversation convince you otherwise! Listen now!
This episode is sponsored by:
Reed Animal Hospital (Be sure to tell them Gary sent you!)
Bio: Robert 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, through to the Sydney Opera House, Robert has seen them all.
Besides music, he 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.
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.
https://robertemery.com/