Author archive: Susan Rivers

In the last six months three projects supported by 2023 BBT Communities grants have resulted in vibrant performances which undoubtedly demonstrate their strong belief in the power of ‘Inclusion’. The Multi-Story Orchestra is based in Peckham in South London and their performances bring together choirs and instrumentalists to give incredibly moving musical experiences that celebrate […]

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Awaking at an unearthly hour of the morning to catch my 7am flight from Heathrow to Milan was the start of a long but very rewarding day. As the flight was late departing I went straight to the beautiful Villa Necchi in the centre of Milan where the presentation to the Quartetto di Cremona was […]

Read more about Presentation of the 2019 Franco Buitoni Award – 16 April

People who know me well know how much I value and love practicality in all areas of life and work. We at BBT love to come up with ideas to keep getting the word out about the Trust and how proud we are of all the wonderful musicians we have assisted with BBT awards and […]

Read more about The Bag’s the thing…

Here we are just four weeks away from BBT Celebrated, with 13 events taking place at the Southbank over three days (May 17-19), and we are in overdrive. It is incredible to think that we are now so close to seeing the fulfillment of an idea which I had over three years ago to celebrate […]

Read more about BBT Celebrated: Who Can Believe It!

It’s hard to believe that it was back in 2001 when Mitsuko Uchida approached me as I was leaving the running of the International Piano Series at the Southbank Centre after seven years and told me that she had a friend who wanted to form a charity to assist young musicians. Would I be interested […]

Read more about Reflections on a Decade of Borletti-Buitoni Trust

An extraordinary week in the life of Susan Rivers, Chief Executive, BBT. Part Two. Saturday 20th – Monday 22nd February 2010. Utrecht – Mora – London

Read more about An extraordinary week…
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