When theatres and concert halls closed, thousands of musicians were stripped of their livelihood, not knowing when they might perform again. Indeed, this week, Chancellor Rishi Sunak warned that many will have to seek new careers — prompting outrage from performers. My baton hasn’t been out of its case since lockdown, but I’m hopeful the music industry will get back on track. When lockdown started I was teaching trumpet privately and had numerous engagements booked. I’d studied music at the Trinity College of Music in London, and played for the London Symphony Orchestra aged just 23.

Source: Daily Mail October 08, 2020 21:45 UTC