MU General Secretary Naomi Pohl's #MUMoment Musicians’ Union Assistant General Secretary Naomi Pohl shares her #MUmoment on BBC Radio Ulster’s Classical Connections with John Toal. Published: 21 May 2018 | 12:00 AM Updated: 28 April 2021 | 4:29 PM <p class="intro-text">Musicians’ Union Assistant General Secretary Naomi Pohl shares her #MUmoment on BBC Radio Ulster’s Classical Connections with John Toal. </p> <p>“Funnily enough, outside the studio a moment ago was Ben Folds who is my favourite artist of all time. I nearly keeled over!</p> <p>"I think actually seeing him perform at the Barbican with an orchestra and doing some improvisation. Just seeing the skill of the orchestral musicians who were able to just to turn it on and do whatever he required them to do at that short notice in front of an audience.</p> <p>"Obviously they are very highly skilled musicians and I am constantly impressed by their talent”</p> <p>– Naomi Pohl</p> <p>Listen to the full interview from 1:26:00 via BBC iPlayer Radio.</p> <h3 class="delta">The Musician Behind the Moment</h3> <p>The Musician Behind the Moment campaign highlights the value of orchestral musicians across the UK.</p> <p>Explore four musicians' inspiring stories, and share your #MUmoment.</p> See all news
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