My friend Sebastian Farrall, who has died aged 32 in a cycling accident, was a gifted conductor and composer. He was also a champion of community music whose vision transformed the musical landscape of Coventry and Warwickshire.
Seb had a rare gift for seeing potential in everyone. He believed that choirs and orchestras should be welcoming to all, regardless of ability or background. This conviction shaped his career, which ranged from founding community ensembles to creating digital tools that helped people make music from home during the pandemic.
