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“Isolation can be damaging to both physical and mental health and this is a fantastic
way to counter that.”
Clients have chosen a range of music including reggae and calypso, musical theatre
and classical. Their selection of favourite artists includes Pink Floyd, Shirley Bassey,
Stevie Wonder, Mozart and Frank Sinatra.
Sean Gregory, director of innovation and engagement for the Guildhall School of
Music and Drama, said: “Conversation and friendship sit at the heart of this important
project, a collaboration that brings together an extraordinary programme of musical
styles and influences.
“[It’s] technology, innovation and live performance working in perfect harmony.”
Age UK Camden cites 1.4 million elderly people in England as chronically lonely.
