Dinner with Musical Interludes
The Dinner Presentation comprises three 30-minute musical interludes to follow each course - classical, jazz and interactive.
The starter course is followed by an introduction to music by the conductor and jazz musician Dominic Alldis. He explains how the world of music provides an excellent metaphor for business leadership, teamwork and creativity, and how great orchestral performances are achieved through collaboration, listening and preparation, as well as the pivotal role of the conductor.
The main course is followed by an introduction to the world of jazz by listening to a live jazz performance. The participants observe the role of improvisation, risk-taking, protocols and creativity, as the players embrace an environment that engenders a rich flow of creative ideas. They also learn how jazz musicians take responsibility for their own career by seeking new playing opportunities through entrepreneurship.
The dessert course can be followed by an interactive musical activity, as well as a Q&A to conclude the evening.
CASE STUDY... Kearney
For a client appreciation event in Copenhagen, Kearney engaged Dominic Alldis and jazz trumpet virtuoso Gerard Presencer to deliver a pre-dinner performance and speech about the skills needed to be an exceptional jazz performer. They discussed building on each other’s ideas, making mistakes, listening, knowing when to play and when not to play, and establishing momentum..."
We have had lots of great feedback this morning on the dinner and music. Thank you for sharing your insights, passion and talent with our clients..."
Juliana Muir, Director, Global Head of Strategic Partnerships & Events, Kearney
CASE STUDY... Prudential
For their 2024 Asian Leaders Summit in Bangkok, Prudential invited Dominic Alldis to deliver a dinner speech with a small orchestra of 12 players. As well as learning about musical collaboration and leadership, two Prudential employees were invited onstage to conduct the orchestra and share their experience with the audience.
"We had really great feedback from the client – thanks again and we hope to work with you again soon!”
Evelynn Lim, London Speaker Bureau, Southeast Asia
CASE STUDY... Dentsply Sirona
For their first Global Lab Experts Meeting in Frankfurt, Dentsply Sirona invited Dominic Alldis to give a Dinner Presentation about how individual musicians play together within and orchestra, and how jazz musicians harness the energy of improvisation to create new musical forms. He was joined by two leading jazz musicians from Cologne’s vibrant jazz scene.
"Thank you so much for creating a fantastic prelude for our Global Lab Experts Meeting. The performance was spectacular, and thus all attendees were extremely motivated and inspired. We could not have imagined a more beautiful start of our event. With the exceptional mix of classical and jazz parts, he together with his co-musicians set the right spirit for the meeting. He got involved with our meeting, and related needs, so basing on our input he created a tailored setting for our experts. The event was unique, outstanding, and inspirational…"
Dr. Ricarda Jansen Configure Director of Clinical Affairs Dentsply Sirona
CASE STUDY... Bayer
For their 2020 Strategy Meeting in Berlin, Bayer invited Dominic Alldis of Music & Management to give a dinner speech about musical leadership, collaboration and autonomy.
“Very different – very sensible – super engaging, the feedback from colleagues was great. Living up to the expectation and giving a different perspective. It was great to have Dominic with us...”
Astrid Scherer VP Business Operations Bayer Pharma & Consumer Health
CASE STUDY... Crowe
Crowe is one of the world's leading global professional services organizations with 140 independent member and correspondent firms with offices in 87 countries. In 2008 Dominic Alldis was invited as after-dinner speaker at their annual conference at Grosvenor House in London. His speech was entitled "Innovation: Encouraging & Controlling It" and featured live musicians from London's vibrant jazz scene.
"The most important thing I look for in a musician is whether he or she knows how to listen..."
Duke Ellington, Bandleader & Composer
Experiences
Sit within a live orchestra, listen to the music and engage in an interactive discussion about leadership, collaboration, listening and trust…
Listen to a jazz band and discuss improvisation, creativity, flexibility, risk-taking and change within a fast-moving commercial world…
Hear a string quartet perform a classical masterpiece and discuss the coordination and precision needed for high level performances...
Compare a classical and jazz approach to music and business, and discuss how to integrate strategic alignment and creative independence...
Observe the creative process as a multi-cultural group of musicians transform a famous piece of classical music into something new...
Hear an orchestral conductor and jazz musician talk about musical leadership, teamwork and innovation and how it applies to the world of business...
Enjoy a fun team-building activity that highlights the need for new skill acquistion, teamwork, negotiation, creativity and time-management...