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Reimagining Fanny Mendelssohn’s Das Jahr
Fri 12 Apr 2024Why have we commissioned four women composers to write original pieces inspired by Fanny Mendelssohn's piano cycle Das Jahr?
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The Underrated Giant: Talking about Mendelssohn with Sir András Schiff
Wed 3 Apr 2024Jessica Duchen sat down with András Schiff to talk about composer Felix Mendelssohn.
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Juggling flutes… almost literally.
Thu 28 Mar 2024Lisa 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
Tue 26 Mar 2024Leah 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
Mon 11 Mar 2024In the latest episode, OAE Co-Principal Cello Luise Buchberger joins Netty for tea. Tuning in from her home in Frankfurt, Luise 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
Tue 27 Feb 2024Joanna 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
Fri 16 Feb 2024Conductor, 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
Thu 18 Jan 2024The 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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