Berkeley Ensemble
Andrew answers all your questions and more about the bassoon and its bigger brother, the contrabassoon. He even reveals his favourite bassoon pop track.
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Composer Lynne Plowman discusses Carbon Sky, a piece she wrote especially for the Berkeley Ensemble, with Fran
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Your guide to stress-free performances, from researching your repertoire to embracing your nerves via juggling.
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Dan’s on hand with two clarinet quintets to help you answer listening paper comparison questions.
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Just how many people do you need to perform Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony? John has the answer to this and more as he presents the history of chamber music performance.
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Although it’s an ensemble rather than an individual, the string quartet at the heart of the Berkeley Ensemble has a strong identity of its own. Join Sophie to explore its inner workings.
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The ensemble’s top tips for writing your own music, distilled from more than ten years of working with young composers.
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Why are there two violinists in the Berkeley Ensemble? Sophie and Fran explain how they work together and why Fran’s role is like mayonnaise.
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It might look like a violin, but Dan’s on hand for a lowdown on all the essential differences and what they mean for listeners and composers.
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How long would an unwound horn be? What’s hand stopping? Why were valves invented? Horn player Paul explains...
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