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Introducing the Ophicleide

Friday 22 August 2014

John Elliot introduces a relatively rarely seen instrument, the Ophicleide, and talks about its role in Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique.

"The name means a serpent, or snake, with keys. Which is exactly what it is."

John Elliot, Ophicleide

Violinist Julia Kuhn and bass player Cecelia Bryggemyer playing in the playground at Acland burghley School

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OAE musicians run a workshop in a school classroom

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Introducing the Ophicleide

Friday 22 August 2014

John Elliot introduces a relatively rarely seen instrument, the Ophicleide, and talks about its role in Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique.

"The name means a serpent, or snake, with keys. Which is exactly what it is."

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