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Evolution of the Timpani – Part 1: Introducing the Baroque Timpani

In the first episode of Evolution of the Timpani Adrian Bending, our principal timpani, traces how the instrument evolved through the baroque period.

Introducing our new principal clarinet… Katherine Spencer

We are delighted to announce that Katherine Spencer has been appointed as our new principal clarinet.

Tea with Netty #30: cellist and conductor Jonathan Cohen

Tea with Netty #29: David Blackadder, OAE’s Principal Trumpet

The C90: András Schiff Playlist

A Beethoven-inspired browse through the pianist's back catalogue.

Exploring Beethoven’s fortepiano

Pianist and OAE Ambassador Cyrill Ibrahim travels to the Netherlands to get up close with the fortepiano that Sir Andras Schiff performs Beethoven's concertos on with us.

BEETHOVEN’S FIVE PIANO CONCERTOS

Writer Jessica Duchen looks at the place of Beethoven's piano concertos in his creative life.

BEETHOVEN PIANO CONCERTOS ON TOUR