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Lutenist David Miller playing the lute
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David Miller: In memoriam

Friday 6 June 2025

David Miller (1953 – 2025) had an astonishingly varied and long career that began in the heady days…
An informal photo of David Watkin (cellist) wearing shades and having a picnic near woods
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David Watkin: In memoriam

Friday 6 June 2025

Cellist David Watkin (1965 – 2025), was a hugely respected musician and a much-loved colleague and friend who…
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  • Tea with Netty

Tea with Netty #57: Double Bassist Cecelia Bruggemeyer

Wednesday 16 October 2024

OAE's beloved double bassist and current Chair of the Players' Artistic Committee Cecelia Bruggemeyer joins Netty in the…
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Tea with Netty #68: Glyndebourne Executive Chairman Gus Christie

Friday 12 September 2025

Glyndebourne’s executive chair Gus Christie is joined by Netty at the opera house for a cuppa and chat.
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Tea with Netty #69: OAE cellist player Catherine Rimer

Wednesday 15 October 2025

OAE cellist Catherine Rimer, joins Netty for a chat in the latest episode. She shares many remarkable stories about her musical education and projects accomplished in several countries.
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Tea with Netty #67: Baritone Huw Montague Rendall

Wednesday 13 August 2025

Baritone Huw Montague Rendall, who is currently starring as Count Almaviva in Glyndebourne's production of Le nozze di Figaro, joins Netty for tea in the latest episode. They chat about the world of stage performance, sharing anecdotes that cover everything from character exploration to elaborate hairstyles and the art of navigating high-heeled shoes.
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Tea with Netty #66: Co-Principal Viola John Crockatt

Monday 14 July 2025

Our latest episode features OAE Co-principal Viola John Crockatt conversing with Netty in the grounds of Glyndebourne. They discuss travel, obsessions, and the three elements that complete the cycle of music.
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Take a Beat Series 1

Friday 4 July 2025

We've been working on a new series, 'Take a Beat', where we chat with the wonderful people who make the music of the OAE.
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Cylindrical Vs Conical: Lisa Beznosiuk on Flutes, Mahler, Wagner and Liszt

Friday 14 January 2011

Our Principal Flute Lisa Beznosiuk talks about the flute parts in Mahler, Liszt, and Wagner, and the difference between the cylindrical and conical flute.
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Matthew Truscott on 'Baroque. Contrasted.'

Wednesday 6 April 2011

Leader Matthew Truscott talks about the concert he devised and directed at Kings Place in 2011.

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