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Stacy Olive Jarvis

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  • Culture & Classical Music Writer, Freelance
Birmingham, London, Manchester
As seen in: BBC Sounds, MSN, MSN UK, BBC News, Washington Post Opinions, El Periódico, Infobae, Taylor & Francis Online, The Conversation, The Philadelphia Inquirer and
Covers:  Cultural policy, arts and culture, classical music, opera, cultural history, European affairs, cultural diplomacy, heritage, archives, arts funding, public institutions, music history, museums and per
Doesn't Cover: Sport, finance, cryptocurrency, consumer technology, gaming, automotive, beauty and product reviews.

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Stacy Olive Jarvis is a UK-based journalist, cultural historian and broadcast contributor writing about culture, politics, history and public life. Her work explores the relationships between cultural institutions, political power, international affairs and the ways societies understand and preserve their histories.

Her journalism has appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Conversation, Lowy Institute's The Interpreter, The Journal (Ireland), The Strad, Limeligh…

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House of the Dragon: four real historic women who inspired the show

House of the Dragon: four real historic women who inspired the show

Dragons may be fictional, but the struggle for the throne, influence and legitimacy in House of the Dragons h…

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'La casa del dragón': cuatro mujeres reales que inspiraron la serie

'La casa del dragón': cuatro mujeres reales que inspiraron la serie

Puede que los dragones sean ficticios, pero la lucha por el trono, la influencia y la legitimidad en 'La casa…

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The Piano: how the viral appeal of pianists in public spaces is not so different from 19th-centur...

The Piano: how the viral appeal of pianists in public spaces is not so different from 19th-centur...

In the 19th century, musical reputations travelled through invitations, conversation, print and gossip.

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Leonid Desyatnikov: 'I No Longer Feel that This Music Belongs to Me' | London Cult.

Leonid Desyatnikov: 'I No Longer Feel that This Music Belongs to Me' | London Cult.

Ahead of a rare London concert featuring several of his works, Leonid Desyatnikov discusses what happens when…

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Artistic greatness can't guarantee stability for orchestras

Artistic greatness can't guarantee stability for orchestras

The world of classical music has long exposed how the stability necessary for a musical ensemble to thrive de…

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Anthony Hopkins and the lost art of the amateur - Institute of Welsh Affairs

Anthony Hopkins and the lost art of the amateur - Institute of Welsh Affairs

Stacy Jarvis discusses the role of the amateur artist in relation to Anthony Hopkin's chart-topping album.

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Who Gets to Hear the Philadelphia Orchestra?

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By Stacy Jarvis, Stacy Olive Jarvis Verified
| The Philadelphia Citizen Verified
The Philadelphia Orchestra has spent more than a century establishing itself as one of America’s leading orchestras. But I wonder how many Philadelphians have actually heard them perform. On October 8, the orchestra presented another Orchestra After 5 concert, featuring violinist Gil Shaham and conductor Dalia Stasevska. The concert series offers shorter performances, earlier starting times and a more relaxed atmosphere. I like the idea.
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UK–EU relations are being reset. British musicians touring Europe must be part of the deal

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By Stacy Olive Jarvis Verified
| EUobserver Verified
The UK government has returned to an issue musicians have been discussing since Brexit: how to make working in Europe easier again. Its new music strategy, Turn It Up: Our Plan for Music, refers to the first high-level meeting on culture between the UK and the European Commission, held back in March, and promises continued work to reduce the barriers faced by British artists touring the EU. The timing is significant.
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Opera North’s Eugene Onegin: Opened at Leeds Grand Theatre on 9 October

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By Stacy Jarvis, Stacy Olive Jarvis Verified
| LeedsLiving
There are certain things you expect from a production of Eugene Onegin, Tchaikovsky’s opera, such as beautiful  music, tangled love affairs and, perhaps, a few 19th century ballgowns. What you’re unlikely to expect, however, are the striking features of red banners bearing Lenin’s portrait, the emblem of the CSKA, Moscow’s football club and a set reminiscent of a Soviet sports hall.
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How is social media changing news?

Social media has made news faster, more immediate and more democratic — but speed can flatten context. I’m interested in doing the opposite: taking the story everyone is talking about today and asking what history can tell us about why it matters.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To notice what others overlook, ask the question nobody has asked yet, and make the answer matter to someone who knew nothing about the subject five minutes ago.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Email, with the story in the first few lines. Tell me what’s new, why it matters now, and what access, expertise or material you can offer. I’m especially interested in classical music, opera, cultural history, archives and heritage — and I’m always interested in a forgotten story with a strong contemporary hook.