Composer Lynne Plowman discusses Carbon Sky, a piece she wrote especially for the Berkeley Ensemble, with Fran
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Dan’s on hand with two clarinet quintets to help you answer listening paper comparison questions.
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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Violins
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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Melody
Trace melody through time with music by Bach, Haydn, Dohnányi and Schoenberg.