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Juggling flutes… almost literally.

Juggling flutes… almost literally.

Lisa Beznosiuk, our principal flute, gives us a quick insight into the instruments she is currently using.

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Composing from the Old World to the New

Composing from the Old World to the New

Leah Broad explores the challenges faced by composers such as Jean Sibelius, Sergei Rachmaninov and Edvard Grieg as they transitioned from traditional to modern music in a changing world.

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TEA WITH NETTY #50: Co-Principal Cello Luise Buchberger

TEA WITH NETTY #50: Co-Principal Cello Luise Buchberger

In the latest episode, OAE Co-Principal Cello Louise Buchberger joins Netty for tea. Tuning in from her home in Frankfurt, Louise talks about more travels between her projects with the OAE and the Chamber Orchestra of Europe. Find out what makes gut strings ‘crunchy peanut butter’ like and whether cellists really do have the best seats in the house!

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Resurrecting Bach’s Easter Oratorio

Resurrecting Bach’s Easter Oratorio

Joanna Wyld explores Bach's Easter Oratorio shedding light on the tensions and triumphs of his musical journey.

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TEA WITH NETTY #49: Conductor John Wilson

TEA WITH NETTY #49: Conductor John Wilson

Conductor, composer and arranger John Wilson joins Netty for tea in the latest episode. They delve into themes that are close to the heart of the OAE. John also recalls some interesting memories including his revelational trips to HMV, and his (nervous) first encounter with the OAE…

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TEA WITH NETTY #48: Principal Viola Max Mandel

TEA WITH NETTY #48: Principal Viola Max Mandel

The first Tea with Netty episode of 2024 features a Viola combo with Principal Violist Max Mandel joining fellow Violist Netty for tea and chats. They dive deep into a range of topics, including quirky ensemble names, a story on a quick costume change, Max's top five conductors, and more!

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The C90: Sounds of 2024

The C90: Sounds of 2024

A playlist highlighting the music and musicians that we'll be bringing to the stage in 2024... and maybe a teaser or two.

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TEA WITH NETTY #47: Guy and Hugh Cutting

TEA WITH NETTY #47: Guy and Hugh Cutting

The Cutting siblings, Guy (tenor) and Hugh (countertenor) touch base with Netty in her lair (hotel room) during the Christmas Oratorio tour. There are talks of chaotic travelling, funny audience encounters, an unusual request for a Sony Ericsson charger and many more amusing stories.

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