Ralph Bathurst has traversed a fascinating journey. He shares a deeply spiritual and philosophical view of his journey as a performer through his work in music, organised religion and academia.
Dr Ralph Bathurst is a musician who performs orchestral music (viola) and light jazz (piano). This background in music making informs his primary interests which focus on how organisations can become more humane places where people can discover a sense of freedom and creativity. His work life experiences in management and leadership within arts and social organisations translate directly into his teaching and research practice. Primarily his emphasis is on the arts, particularly music and the visual arts, and how they encourage collaborative leadership approaches and organisational development.
QUOTES
“I have always been a performer, it’s always come back to performance.”
“The rigours of performing shuts down my appreciation of the music. I’m most alive with music when I’m not having to play it.”
“I had met the two ambitions (conductor and minister), so what could I do next?”
“I link the practice of music making to the study of managing and leading.”
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PODCAST TEAM
Production Support from Molly Jenkins
Audio Engineering from Frazer Ruddick
Theme Music Composed by Danna Yun
Theme Music Performed by Jasper Ly
RECORDED
Recorded on 15 June 2021