Elise Batnes

Elise Båtnes talks about what it’s like being the leader of the Oslo Philharmonic orchestra, her role as the voice of the players, conductor, soloists and management and the need for her to be present and focused in every moment during a performance. She gives her thoughts about how to manage auditions, what it’s like being the other side of the audition screen, assessing the audition rather than giving an audition. She gives insights into what she feels are the key differences between British and European orchestras.