DIGITAL RESOURCES

In Episode 1 Malachy Robinson introduces us to the double bass, turns into a one-man band and reminds us of a cigar advert from days gone by. Follow us on YouTube to see all the future episodes as soon as they are published.

In Episode 2 of our 'Meet the Orchestra' series Anneke Scott introduces us to the natural horn, shows us the differences between the modern and baroque horn and tells us about being a musical gatecrasher. Follow us on YouTube to see all the future episodes as soon as they are published.

In Episode 3 of our 'Meet the Orchestra' series Jordan Bowron introduces us to the baroque viola, shows us the differences between the modern and baroque versions of the instrument and tells us what it's like to play an instrument which has been on the receiving end of jokes for centuries.

In episode 4 of our 'Meet the Orchestra' series Malcolm Proud introduces us to the harpsichord, explains the mechanism of the instrument and how he began to learn it, and shares music by Elizabeth Jacquet de la Guerre.

In Episode 5 of our 'Meet the Orchestra' series Alex McCartney introduces us to the giraffe of the orchestra; the theorbo. We learn about its similarities and differences with the modern day guitar and hear a couple of improvisations. Step into this glorious sound world!

In Episode 6 of our 'Meet the Orchestra' series, Sarah McMahon introduces us to her baroque cello (made in the 1730s), tells us why she chose the cello, and plays us an extract from one of Bach's cello suites.

In Episode 7 of our 'Meet the Orchestra' series Claire Duff (leader) shows us the differences between modern and baroque violins and their bows, tells us why she chose the violin and shares a part of one of Telemann's Fantasias for solo violin.

In Episode 8 of our 'Meet the Orchestra' series Darren Moore shows us the differences between a modern trumpet and the older form of the instrument, tells us how cake was a contributing factor to him learning the trumpet and shares part of a Handel aria with us.