Interviews with leading figures from the arts
10 Questions for Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac
Tuesday, 20 September 2016
theartsdesk meets Christine McVie on a sunny Friday afternoon in September; the Warner Brothers boardroom (with generous hospitality spread) is suitably palatial. We’re the first media interview of the day, so she’s bright and attentive. McVie was always the member of Fleetwood Mac who you’d want to adopt: the most approachably human member of a band constantly at war with itself. Readily admitting that she’s the “peacekeeper” in the band, the singer/songwriter behind such Mac classics as “...
Captain Fantastic
Friday, 09 September 2016
If you’re expecting family drama, the opening of Captain Fantastic will surprise. We’re following a hunter, greased-up so he’s invisible in the woods, stalking a deer. There’s an edginess to the scene, the atmosphere primal as the animal is killed. Other disguised forms emerge from the trees, and a ritual of smeared blood ensues – nature, red in tooth and claw.It feels a long way from civilisation; it transpires that we have been witnessing a rite of passage for eldest son Bodevan as he turns...
theartsdesk Q&A: Musician John Foxx
Friday, 02 September 2016
“The best and most confident debut since ‘Anarchy in the UK,’” said weekly music paper Sounds of the debut single by Ultravox! “Dangerous Rhythm” had...
theartsdesk Q&A: Musician/DJ Mark Hawkins aka...
Monday, 29 August 2016
This is not a standard dance music story. Marquis Hawkes is one of the club music success stories of the past couple of years – since the first...
10 Questions for Actor Don Cheadle
Wednesday, 10 August 2016
Cinema has waited a long time for a film about Miles Davis. It hasn’t been for want of trying by Don Cheadle, who stars in, directs, produces and...
theartsdesk Q&A: Conductor Jules Buckley
Tuesday, 09 August 2016
Pioneer of the non-classical repertoire on musical seriousness, Beardyman and Quincy Jones |
10 Questions for Musician Jasper Høiby
Wednesday, 27 July 2016
The Danish bassist on the perils of consumerism, playing without the dots, and why 4/4 isn't a crime |
Marni Nixon: 'It ended up being totally my voice'
Monday, 25 July 2016
Heard but not seen: the Hollywood legend, who has died, tells the inside story of dubbing Natalie Wood in 'West Side Story' |
theartsdesk Q&A: Garrison Keillor
Monday, 27 June 2016
As he hosts 'A Prairie Home Companion' for the last time, its creator looks back |
10 Questions for Actor Toby Jones
Monday, 13 June 2016
The English everyman is now the king of a make-believe Italian castle in 'Tale of Tales' |
Paul Simon Introduces 'Stranger to Stranger'
Saturday, 28 May 2016
Not so crazy after all these years |
10 Questions for Photographer Tanya Habjouqa
Friday, 27 May 2016
The award-winning photographer talks about her new book, 'Occupied Pleasures' |
10 Questions for Musician Martin Fry
Monday, 23 May 2016
The ABC mastermind on how he got his mojo back and finally made 'The Lexicon of Love II' |
10 Questions for Musician Tinchy Stryder
Saturday, 14 May 2016
One of grime's original break-out pop stars talks tattoos, Keith Lemon, vinyl and Glastonbury |
Digital demands: time for artists to speak up?
Wednesday, 11 May 2016
Intellectual property expert Francis Gurry seeks solutions for creatives in the internet age |
10 Questions for Playwright Joe Penhall
Tuesday, 10 May 2016
As Blue/Orange is revived, its author explains the link to the Kinks and the FBI |
theartsdesk Q&A: Violinist and Conductor Nikolaj Znaider
Sunday, 08 May 2016
A fine thinker among musicians discusses competitions, Mozart and Nielsen |
10 Questions for Artistic Director Emma Rice
Saturday, 07 May 2016
The new fairy queen of Shakespeare's Globe takes on the Bard |
Q&A Special: Sir Mark Elder on Dvořák
Sunday, 01 May 2016
The Hallé's music director introduces a sumptuous festival of the Czech composer's work |
10 Questions for Musician Debashish Bhattacharya
Friday, 29 April 2016
The Indian raga slide guitar genius talks Hawaii, Brighton, punk rock and more |
10 Questions for Musician Beth Orton
Thursday, 21 April 2016
The singer-songwriter talks about California, EDM, music-making, money and more |
10 Questions for Artist Clare Woods
Friday, 15 April 2016
The sculptor turned painter talks about her monograph, working with her husband, and the artists who inspire her |
10 Questions for Musician Graham Nash
Thursday, 14 April 2016
Now in his sixth decade as a musician, the Salford-raised veteran is starting a new life |
10 Questions for Comedian Alexei Sayle
Tuesday, 12 April 2016
The Liverpudlian Surrealist talks film, music and imaginary sandwich bars |
10 Questions for Choreographer Charles Linehan
Wednesday, 06 April 2016
Prior to Brighton Fest premiere, Charles Linehan talks Berlin, time machines, Robert Wyatt and more |
10 Questions for Composer Errollyn Wallen
Wednesday, 16 March 2016
The dynamic musician on creative processes and her new CD PHOTOGRAPHY |
Save ENO: The Chorus Speaks
Monday, 14 March 2016
Crucial and articulate voices representing a great company under threat |
theartsdesk Q&A: Musician Youth
Saturday, 12 March 2016
The eminent producer talks Killing Joke, Paul McCartney, psychedelic trance, 'Bittersweet Symphony' and the first time he took an E |
'Paul said he would like orchestral instruments. John couldn’t be bothered'
Wednesday, 09 March 2016
How George Martin made the French horn an integral part of the Beatles sound |
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