Following a story about the Clarion on BBC Radio 3 Music Matters, it also made BBC News headlines, with journalists Kevin Satizabal Carrascal and Beth Rose exploring the development of the Clarion.
The speakers featured in the article are Alessandro Vazzana, a talented musician with Fragile X syndrome who uses the Clarion to overcome the physical barriers posed by traditional instruments, Barry Farrimond-Chuong, one of the designers of the Clarion and CEO of Open Up Music, and James Risdon from the Associated Board for the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM).
The article touches on Alessandro’s musical journey, helping to break down barriers and redefine what orchestral music sounds like as a member of the National Open Youth Orchestra. Barry speaks of Open Up Music’s efforts to have the Clarion recognized by the classical music world, and James highlights ABRSM’s support for integrating the Clarion into formal music assessments.
