Tea with Netty: OAE Chief Operating Officer Edward Shaw

In the latest episode, Netty returns to OAE headquarters at Acland Burghley School to chat with Chief Operating Officer Edward Shaw. From studying Botany and working in the vineyards of Burgundy to teaching English in Bordeaux, Edward shares the fascinating and unconventional path that led him to the Orchestra, bringing a unique perspective to his role as COO.

Edward's role spans a wide range of responsibilities from HR, governance, health and safety to supporting every department across the organisation and helping the OAE navigate whatever comes next. He reflects on the joys of being based in a school, working alongside students, watching their development and helping to inspire the next generation's discovery of the classical music world. Outside the office, Edward's passions range from wine and baking to making soup for musicians, identifying birds by their call and playing the viola.

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Tea with Netty is the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment’s podcast hosted by viola player Annette Isserlis (Netty). Over a cuppa (or something a little stronger…), Netty chats with a variety of conductors, players and other guests as she ‘spills the tea’ on the side of classical music you don’t normally hear.

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