Introducing Beethoven's Flute
Saturday 1 February 2020
Our principal flute, Lisa Beznosiuk, teaches us about the development of the flute, and explains why Beethoven played such a key role in these changes.
What is the cost of greatness?: LEGO FAUST
Friday 21 February 2020
Thomas Mann's novel, Doctor Faustus, tells the story of a man who makes a pact with the devil in order to achieve musical greatness.
Organ in the office
Tuesday 1 October 2019
We've got an electric organ in the office, temporarily, before it goes to Paris for Mendelssohn's Elijah on Tuesday 8 October 2019.
Bach vs AI: spot the difference
Friday 22 November 2019
Will computers ever be able to write music like Bach?
The fine line between Salvation and Damnation
Thursday 3 October 2019
Our 2019-20 season at Southbank Centre is called Salvation and Damnation.
Introducing the Baroque contrabassoon
Thursday 10 October 2019
David Chatterton introduces the Baroque contrabassoon created for the first performances of Handel's Music for the Royal Fireworks.
Introducing the Viola da Gamba
Friday 18 October 2019
Our Principal cello, Jonathan Manson, introduces us to the Viola da Gamba, or the Bass Viol as it is known in English.
Introducing the Oboe D'amore
Tuesday 21 July 2020
Alexandra Bellamy introduces us to the oboe d'amore.
Illustrated Theory of Music: What are Barlines?
Tuesday 21 July 2020
In this episode, our double bass Cecelia Bruggemeyer tells us all about barlines, using some drinks from behind her bar...
Introducing the Illustrated Theory of Music
Tuesday 21 July 2020
Welcome to the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment's, 'Illustrated Theory of Music'.
