Best Maggie Brereton Podcasts (2025)

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Soundscape Odyssey Québécois with Edda Bild 27:46

12h ago27:46

27:46

Ben là, we recorded this episode during the two days in May 2024 while travelling through Montreal, Québec (CA). Edda Bild (la ville sonore) led us from one luring soundscape intervention site to another. Francesco, Tin and Andrew applied field recording and field rant techniques, in situ, to stay focused on their mission. We hope you will enjoy th…

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Spotlight On with Bridget Walsh, Global Head of Private Equity at EY 24:43

2d ago24:43

24:43

In this episode of Spotlight On, we sit down with Bridget Walsh, EY's Global Head of Private Equity (PE), who takes us through PE's remarkable journey, drawing on her vast experience leading PE professionals across 45 countries. Bridget reveals insights about the current state of private equity, highlighting that 78% of firms are holding assets bey…

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Spotlight On with Hugh MacArthur, Chairman of Bain & Company's Global Private Equity Practice. 55:21

1M ago55:21

55:21

In this episode of Spotlight On, Nicholas Barton, Founder of The Barton Partnership, is joined by Hugh MacArthur, Chairman of Bain & Company's Global Private Equity Practice. We dive into the evolution of private equity from its humble beginnings to a trillion-dollar powerhouse, with Hugh's 30-year career at Bain providing unparalleled insights. Hu…

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Spotlight On with Ari Labell, former President of North America for Hain Celestial 20:30

3M ago20:30

20:30

On this episode of Spotlight On, Elaine Bermudez sits down with Ari Labell, an independent consultant and strategic advisor to the consumer goods industry and former President of North America for Hain Celestial. Ari shares valuable insights from his illustrious career, revealing the essence of building authentic brands that resonate with consumers…

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Spotlight On with Marco Van Kalleveen, Group CEO at DKV Mobility 48:28

3M ago48:28

48:28

In this episode of Spotlight On we are joined by Marco Van Kalleveen, CEO at DKV Mobility, who shares his transformative journey from consulting to leading DKV Mobility, offering insights into the dynamics between private equity investors and operational teams. Marco discusses the importance of purposeful leadership, M&A strategies, and the role of…

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Urban Soundscapes in Microscope with Usue Ruiz Arana, Richard Bentley, Sarah Jones-Morris et al. 46:50

4M ago46:50

46:50

First of all, thanks for coming! Today's episode was recorded in Microscope, Dalston last June at Usue Ruiz Arana's book launch, and we were lucky that Dan Rea from Periscope kindly introduced us, Usue and her guests. Stay tuned for an enticing conversation on soundwalks, soundscape practices and the future of mutispecies approach to soundscapes wi…

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Left Ear Right Ear with Lola de la Mata 56:16

6M ago56:16

56:16

Left Ear Right Ear Pink Noise Some listeners may find some of the sounds in this episode disturbing. In today's episode, we meet with a conceptual sound artist, composer, curator and musician, Lola de la Mata, working with tinnitus, spontaneous auto-acoustic emissions and aural diversity. We talk about how research-informed art shouldn't be pleasan…

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Spotlight On with Luke Jensen, Executive Chairman at Hana Group 39:26

7M ago39:26

39:26

In this episode of Spotlight On, Nicholas Barton sits down with Luke Jensen, Executive Chairman at Hana Group. Luke shares his extensive career journey, from banking to leading transformative roles in the global food industry and retail, including as CEO of Ocado Solutions and Group Director of Strategy at Sainsbury's. Here, Luke reflects on his ex…

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#WiA special series with Jude Brereton 46:21

7M ago46:21

46:21

Welcome to Episode 7 of the special series of Women in Acoustics podcast. Today we have the fabulous Prof. Jude Brereton from the University of York. Jude is a professor in audio and music technologies. We are going to talk about her interests in music, linguistics and acoustic phonetics and how they all tie in together to understand the singing vo…

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Spotlight On with Suvir Varma, Advisory Partner to Bain's Global Private Equity Business 20:25

7M ago20:25

20:25

In this episode, Nicholas Barton sits down with Suvir Varma, Advisory Partner to Bain's Global Private Equity Business, to explore the evolving landscape of Private Equity in the Asia-Pacific region. Here, Suvir shares insights on how AI is shaping private equity strategies, from deal sourcing to portfolio management. He highlights the increasing f…

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Spotlight On: Leading through complexity with Mike Essex, Senior Partner at Wipro 29:49

8M ago29:49

29:49

In this episode of Spotlight On, Alex Dyke sits down with Mike Essex, Senior Partner at Wipro, to discuss how effective leadership can thrive in the face of complex, global digital transformation challenges and the fast-evolving dynamics of today’s workforce. Mike shares his experience leading digital transformation programs across global teams, em…

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Spotlight On with Josh White, Co-Founder & CEO of Cano Water 26:58

9M ago26:58

26:58

In this episode of Spotlight On, Josh White, Co-Founder & CEO of Cano Water discusses his mission to combat plastic pollution. Inspired by a trip to Thailand, Josh and his friends created a sustainable water brand using aluminium cans. The discussion explores the rewards of building a business with a strong environmental focus and how Cano Water ha…

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Spotlight On with Oliver Lang, Entrepreneur and Advisor 25:50

11M ago25:50

25:50

In this episode, Emily Farrow sits down with Oliver Lang, former Management Consultant turned serial entrepreneur with special expertise in Insurance and Insurtech. The discussion explores the transition from consulting to entrepreneurship, highlighting practical advice for leveraging consulting skills in a startup environment. Oliver shares insigh…

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#WiA special series with Mariana Lopez 51:36

11M ago51:36

51:36

Welcome to the Episode 6 of the special series of Women in Acoustics podcast. Today we have Professor Mariana Lopez with us. Mariana is a Latin American researcher based in the UK, specialising in sound design and accessibility, as well as acoustical heritage and historical soundscapes. She has a background in music and sound design and we were ver…

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La ville sonore avec Catherine Guastavino 23:35

1y ago23:35

23:35

For today's episode, our hosts Francesco and Andrew met up with Prof Catherine Guastavino in Ottawa, during the May meeting of the Acoustical Society of America. They will be talking about the science and beauty of Sounds In The City - la ville sonore - easily one of the most famous research projects in the soundscape community that has been runnin…

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Spotlight On with Oliver Mitchell, Partner at ff Venture Capital 22:31

1y ago22:31

22:31

In this episode of Spotlight On, Michael Fritz welcomes Oliver Mitchell, Partner at ff Venture Capital, as he explores the future of deep tech and robotics. With his experience as a Founder and investor, Oliver discusses the shift in robotics towards a more sales-driven approach, along with the challenges startups face in 'pilot purgatory.' He disc…

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#WiA special series with Reena Mahtani 42:15

1y ago42:15

42:15

Welcome to the Episode 5 of the special series of Women in Acoustics podcast. Today we have a very special guest with us - Reena Mahtani. Reena is a Senior Acoustic Engineer at Sandy Brown Associates. We shall delve into Reena's personal and professional experiences, her international travels, and everything which helped her develop as an expert in…

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Spotlight On with Sviat Dulianinov, Chief Strategy Officer at Bright Machines 23:30

1y ago23:30

23:30

In this episode of Spotlight On, Kaitlin Bedford sits down with Sviat Dulianinov, Bright Machines's Chief Strategy Officer. We dive into Sviat's career journey, from consulting with Bain to SPAR and now leading strategy at Bright Machines. The conversation unpacks how Bright Machines transitioned from consumer products to pioneering AI infrastructu…

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Spotlight On with Christine Rupp, General Manager IBM Consulting Germany, Switzerland and Austria 12:54

1y ago12:54

12:54

In this episode, Alex Dyke is joined by Christine Rupp, Managing Director of IBM for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, to discuss the pivotal role of female leadership in the era of AI. Here, they explore the strategic imperative for this leadership, highlighting the significant gap between the demand for women's leadership to counter gender bias …

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Spotlight On with Graham Elton, Partner at Bain & Company 25:59

1y ago25:59

25:59

In this episode, Nicholas Barton, Founder & CEO of The Barton Partnership, is joined by Graham Elton, Partner in the London office of Bain & Company and Chairman of the EMEA Private Equity business. The discussion explores how cutting-edge AI technologies, including bespoke tools like Helix and Dialog AI, are revolutionising deal sourcing, due dili…

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Soundscape Gentrification with Bethan Prosser 34:44

1y ago34:44

34:44

...If you're sitting, come to me... In today's episode we meet the soundscape trespasser and researcher, Dr Bethan Prosser, who is resisting the never-ending waves of gentrification on the English seaside through sound and participatory listening. Find Bethan at University of Brighton. Follow her on X: @bethanmathiasp and LinkedIn. Check out Bethan…

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Spotlight On with Andrew Bud, Founder & CEO of iProov 35:55

1y ago35:55

35:55

In this episode, The Barton Partnership's Dylan Rodwell is joined by Andrew Bud, Founder & CEO of iProov. Here, Andrew discusses the evolving landscape of biometric security, tracing his journey from the early days of the microprocessor revolution to the founding of iProov. The conversation highlights the significant strides iProov has made in biom…

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Spotlight On with Dave McCann, Managing Partner, IBM Consulting Europe, Middle East and Africa & President, IBM Canada 24:13

1y ago24:13

24:13

In this episode of Spotlight On, Alex Dyke sits down with Dave McCann, Managing Partner, IBM Consulting Europe, Middle East and Africa & President, IBM Canada, to discuss the transformative effects of Generative AI across European enterprises. The discussion emphasises the importance of integrating talent management with generative AI initiatives t…

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Spotlight On Shared Parental Leave with Rosie Campbell and Nitesh Prakash 12:50

1y ago12:50

12:50

In this special International Women's Day episode of Spotlight On, The Barton Partnership’s Alex Dyke is joined by Rosie Campbell, Director of the Global Institute for Women's Leadership and Professor of Politics at King's College London, and Nitesh Prakash, a Partner at Bain & Company and Race Equality Board Member for Business in the Community. T…

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Women in Leadership with Sheila Shah, Managing Director & Partner at L.E.K. Consulting 12:59

1+ y ago12:59

12:59

In this episode, The Barton Partnership’s Charlotte Pairé is joined by Managing Director and Partner at L.E.K. Consulting Sheila Shah. Sheila shares her extensive career journey and her shift from finance into the med tech sector. She emphasises the importance of digital integration in the healthcare industry and the need for med tech companies to …

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#WiA special series with Alice Eldridge 48:05

1+ y ago48:05

48:05

Welcome to the Episode 4 of the special series of Women in Acoustics podcast. Today we have a wonderful guest with us - Professor Alice Eldridge from University of Sussex. Alice is a Professor of Sonic Systems (Music) and a musician. We are going to talk about her love for music and her curious mind which has led her to a foundation interest in sou…

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Complex Auditory Scenes with Maggie McMullin 22:13

1+ y ago22:13

22:13

For this episode, Andrew recorded an interview with Maggie McMullin, a researcher at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Indeed, this episode is about complex (natural) auditory scenes, but - what makes them so complex? Why we need machine learning tools to analyse them? How to start looking into them in the first place? This conversation took place a…

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Spotlight On with Ted Bililies, Global Head of Transformative Leadership Practice at AlixPartners 23:24

1+ y ago23:24

23:24

In this episode, Nicholas Barton, Founder & CEO of The Barton Partnership, sits down with Ted Bililies, Global Head of Transformative Leadership practice at AlixPartners and author of the article 'Private Equity Needs a New Talent Strategy,' published in Harvard Business Review. An expert in leadership and organisation development, Ted discusses th…

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Women in Leadership with Katie McCarthy, Chief Innovation Officer at Halloran Consulting Group 26:31

1+ y ago26:31

26:31

In this episode of our Women in Leadership podcast, The Barton Partnership’s Charlotte Pairé welcomes Katie McCarthy, Chief Innovation Officer at Halloran Consulting Group. Here, Katie discusses her extensive career in life sciences consulting, sharing her journey from clinical research to leading innovation at Halloran. She reflects on the critica…

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Sensory Urbanism with Jieling Xiao 30:19

1+ y ago30:19

30:19

Sounds, and then soundscape and planning and then urban sensory planning. We are expanding on our usual scope on sounds towards smell and sensory environments. Today's guest is Jieling Xiao, a Reader in Architecture and Sensory Environments at Birmingham School of Architecture and Design, Birmingham City University. Find Jieling at Birmingham City.…

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#WiA special series with Helen Sheldon 36:46

1+ y ago36:46

36:46

Welcome to the Episode 3 of the special series of Women in Acoustics podcast. Today we have a very special guest with us - Helen Sheldon from RBA Acoustics. Helen is a charted engineer and Director at RBA Acoustics, who actively promotes acoustics as a STEM subject speaking in schools and universities and promoting engineering to a wider public. Fi…

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Women in Leadership with EOS Deal Advisory's Maggie Brereton and Ina Kjaer 32:34

1+ y ago32:34

32:34

In this episode, Kiran Rasoda, Director of The Barton Partnership's Transformation & Change practice, is joined by EOS Deal Advisory Founders Maggie Brereton and Ina Kjaer. Here, they delve into a number of critical topics, including the power of purposeful diversity and inclusion in shaping innovative solutions for clients, the significance of eff…

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Listening to Landscapes with Usue Ruiz Arana 31:02

1+ y ago31:02

31:02

In today's episode we have some big words in the title and with Usue Ruiz Arana, a Lecturer in Landscape Architecture at Newcastle University, we are going to revisit some of concepts we have talked about very often: What is a soundwalk? How should we use soundwalks? How do we bring this concept to the cities? Is landscape a superior format to port…

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Spotlight On with Dave Allen, Founder of Brandpie 37:59

1+ y ago37:59

37:59

In this episode, The Barton Partnership's Founder and CEO, Nicholas Barton, sits down with Dave Allen, Founder of Brandpie, an independent consultancy specialising in purpose-driven transformation. Here, he shares his career journey and experience working alongside Sir Martin Sorrell and emphasises the crucial role of corporate purpose and employee…

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Spotlight On Sustainability with Melissa Barrett, Managing Director, Practices and Impact at dss+ 28:27

1+ y ago28:27

28:27

In this episode, The Barton Partnership’s Ashley Gordon is joined by Managing Director, Practices and Impact at dss+, Melissa Barrett. With extensive expertise in scientific research and sustainability consulting, Melissa shares her insights into the essential role of leadership alignment and organisational readiness in embedding sustainability at …

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Radio Utopia: La Biennale di Venezia 23 with Carlotta Darò and Nicolas Tixier 42:12

1+ y ago42:12

42:12

Welcome to The Rest Is Just Noise, a monthly podcast about what do architects & acousticians, researchers & artists, engineers & academics have to say about the science and beauty of sounds in cities and landscapes. So, is there a better place to look for those answers than in the Laboratory of the Future, the 18th edition of the world-famous exhib…

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Spotlight On with Andrew Wesbecher, Global VP of Sales at Traceable 26:19

1+ y ago26:19

26:19

In this episode, Mike Fritz, Private Equity Consultant at The Barton Partnership, is joined by Andrew Wesbecher, Global VP of Sales at Traceable. Here, they delve into the world of cybersecurity and the changing landscape of sales leadership. Andrew, a highly technical leader, provides valuable insights into navigating the ever-changing cybersecuri…

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Spotlight On with Lieutenant General (Retd) Richard Nugee CB CVO CBE 26:47

1+ y ago26:47

26:47

In this episode, Ben Glitherow, Director of The Barton Partnership's Public Sector Practice is joined by Lieutenant General (Retd) Richard Nugee CB CVO CBE. Here, they discuss adaptable leadership, change management, and the urgent need for a dedicated climate security centre. Richard emphasises integrating eco-conscious practices for competitive a…

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#WiA special series: Sustainable Careers with Angela Lamacraft 36:51

1+ y ago36:51

36:51

Welcome to the Episode 2 of the special series of Women in Acoustics podcast. Today we have a very special guest with us - Ms Angela Lamacraft from Sustainable Acoustics. Angela is working on how to make buildings acoustically pleasing for people who are working in them and the people who are living in them. She looks at the different types of mate…

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Cities and Memory (and Microphones) 34:48

2y ago34:48

34:48

For today's episode we went on a walk through a maze of alleyways in Central London to meet Stuart Fowkes, the founder of Cities and Memory, and to learn firsthand about this fantastic international platform for promoting urban sound and its impact on society. Check out Cities and Memory webpage and consider taking part in many exciting projects, w…

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Spotlight On the Chief Transformation Officer with Geza Garai 24:39

2y ago24:39

24:39

In this episode, Harry Chamberlain (VP of The Barton Partnership’s US Private Equity Practice) is joined by Geza Garai, an experienced Chief Transformation Officer who has worked across multiple Private Equity owned portfolio companies. Here, they discuss the pivotal role of the CTO, spanning execution, navigating transformative challenges and fost…

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Urban Sound Symposium 2023 26:06

2y ago26:06

26:06

Your hosts Francesco, Andrew and Tin went to the 3rd edition of the Urban Sound Symposium, locally organised by researchers at La Salle Campus Barcelona this April. As expected, it was a truly lovely event featuring the protagonists of the most recent developments in the field, some of which we have already had the honour of hosting in our previous…

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Spotlight On Sustainability with Simon Wong, Tutor & Advisory Board Member at Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership 28:25

2y ago28:25

28:25

In the third episode of our Spotlight On Sustainability series, The Barton Partnership’s Ashley Gordon is joined by Simon Wong, Tutor & Advisory Board Member at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, and is a thought leader on the topic of governance. From integrating net-zero KPIs in executive remuneration to the strategic utilisat…

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#WiA special series: Bubbles Everywhere with Eleanor Stride 41:03

2y ago41:03

41:03

Today we celebrate the #INWED23 with the first episode in our new special series Women in Acoustics #WiA, led by Dr Hasina Begum, EDI Champion for the UK Acoustics Network (UKAN+). But what have bubbles to do with it? Apparently everything. We talk with Eleanor Stride about what bubble acoustics are and how being an exceptional woman has set her ca…

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Engaging with Everyday Sounds and Marcel Cobussen 53:54

2y ago53:54

53:54

Stop - listen to the sounds around you! Our today's guest is Marcel Cobussen, Professor of Auditory Culture and Music Philosophy at Leiden University. Marcel has recently published his book 'Engaging with Everyday Sounds'. It's a journey to rediscover sounds around us and transform how we listen. We'll talk about what is an everyday sound, the poli…

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Women in Leadership with Paula Cousins, Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer at The Weir Group PLC 25:04

2y ago25:04

25:04

In this episode, The Barton Partnership's Simran Panesar is joined by Paula Cousins, Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer at The Weir Group PLC. As Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer at The Weir Group, Paula is responsible for ensuring the company meets its sustainability targets across the mining industry. Paula started her career in engin…

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Spotlight On with Simon Puckering, Integration Director at HSBC Life Singapore 23:39

2y ago23:39

23:39

'Banking as it was, is gone. It's a digital world now and Banks need to play in it.' In this episode, The Barton Partnership’s Matt Capon is joined by Simon Puckering, Integration Director at HSBC Life Singapore. Here they discuss the unstoppable trend towards digitisation and the crucial need to prioritise security and innovation to maintain a lea…

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Women in Leadership with Martine Broeders, Vice President, ESG Office at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. 21:05

2y ago21:05

21:05

In this episode, recorded on International Women's Day, The Barton Partnership's Victoria Montagu sits down with Martine Broeders, Vice President, ESG Office at Estée Lauder Companies. With an impressive career background in business strategy and transformation, Martine currently focuses on spearheading ESG endeavours with a particular emphasis on …

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Women in Leadership with Susan Hooper, Senior Board Member 24:07

2+ y ago24:07

24:07

In this episode, Senior Board Member Susan Hooper joins Imogen Seear, Head of Consumer EMEA at The Barton Partnership. Here, Susan shares insights on her multifaceted career as a board member of several high-performing companies. In recent years Susan has directed her focus towards the climate crisis, acting as ESG Lead on the board at Tangle Teeze…

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Sayonara Soundscapes 40:10

2+ y ago40:10

40:10

How do we implement soundscape design in practice? What tools are available for a soundscape designer? And when should it even be considered? And what's the difference between a landscape design approach and an engineering approach? All this, and more, we're going to discuss with today's guest, Gunnar Cerwén. Through his work looking at the soundsc…

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