Julian Lloyd Webber is principal of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and one of the leading musicians of his generation. He speaks to Chris Gunness about the power of music education and the importance of a broad curriculum for all young people.

Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Montero's talent for real-time improvisation has earned her many followers around the world.  She explains how she uses music to respond to the current political crisis in her home country.

Chi-chi Nwanoku OBE is founder and artistic director of the Chineke! Foundation, which gives a platform to musicians from BAME backgrounds. A former sprinter, she also helped to found the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, and was its principal double bass for 30 years.

British conductor Mark Wigglesworth speaks about Brexit, the challenges of a career in the music industry, and the qualities that make a good leader.