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Ernst von Dohnányi’s Serenade
Explore elements of the first movement from Dohnányi’s Serenade for String Trio.
Practice
Join members of the Berkeley Ensemble as they share their top tips for enjoyable, useful and efficient instrumental practice.
Melody
Trace melody through time with music by Bach, Haydn, Dohnányi and Schoenberg.
Clarinet
Learn about the instruments of the clarinet family and get to know Berkeley Ensemble clarinettist John Slack.
What’s in the library
- Music education video resources with a chamber music focus.
- Over 100 minutes of engaging demonstrations, tips and analyses, based on eclectic and diverse repertoire.
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- Designed for Key Stage 4 classroom teachers. Also suitable for A-level revision and interested individuals.
Latest videos
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Bassoon
Andrew answers all your questions and more about the bassoon and its bigger brother, the contrabassoon. He even reveals his favourite bassoon pop track.
Lynne Plowman’s Carbon Sky
Composer Lynne Plowman discusses Carbon Sky, a piece she wrote especially for the Berkeley Ensemble, with Fran
Performing
Your guide to stress-free performances, from researching your repertoire to embracing your nerves via juggling.
Mozart vs Coleridge-Taylor
Dan’s on hand with two clarinet quintets to help you answer listening paper comparison questions.
Performances
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.
Meet the Ensemble
Bassoon
Andrew answers all your questions and more about the bassoon and its bigger brother, the contrabassoon. He even reveals his favourite bassoon pop track.
Cello
Gemma introduces the cello, including her favourite performers and extended techniques.
Clarinet
Learn about the instruments of the clarinet family and get to know Berkeley Ensemble clarinettist John Slack.
Horn
How long would an unwound horn be? What’s hand stopping? Why were valves invented? Horn player Paul explains…
String quartet
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.
Viola
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.
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.
Elements of Music
Ernst von Dohnányi’s Serenade
Explore elements of the first movement from Dohnányi’s Serenade for String Trio.
Louise Farrenc’s Trio for Clarinet, Cello and Piano
Join Gemma for an in-depth look at the workings of harmony and form in this minuet and trio.
Lynne Plowman’s Carbon Sky
Composer Lynne Plowman discusses Carbon Sky, a piece she wrote especially for the Berkeley Ensemble, with Fran
Mozart vs Coleridge-Taylor
Dan’s on hand with two clarinet quintets to help you answer listening paper comparison questions.
Through Time
Melody
Trace melody through time with music by Bach, Haydn, Dohnányi and Schoenberg.
Performances
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.
Top Tips
Composition
The ensemble’s top tips for writing your own music, distilled from more than ten years of working with young composers.
Performing
Your guide to stress-free performances, from researching your repertoire to embracing your nerves via juggling.
Practice
Join members of the Berkeley Ensemble as they share their top tips for enjoyable, useful and efficient instrumental practice.