Guest blog post: Kate Addis on the impact of Covid-19 on a professional musician
Kate Addis is a professional double bassist who has been engaged many times by APO to boost our section. She’s
Read moreKate Addis is a professional double bassist who has been engaged many times by APO to boost our section. She’s
Read moreAs a non-professional orchestra, we engage freelance professionals to fill gaps in the ranks for our concerts, paying them the appropriate
Read moreLike the rest of the world, APO members are finding ways to cope with the Covid-19 pandemic. Musically, several members
Read moreThere have been many memorable days for APO, over its 18-year history; the day of #APOplanets eclipsed them all. We’re
Read moreHere’s my welcome in the concert programme from #APOplanets, which explains the origins of the project and acknowledges some of
Read moreGuest post by APO trumpeter Dr. Helen Julia Minors The way us brass players feel about playing in APO can
Read moreWe’ve been working with What Box to prepare a visual and video guide for the relaxed performances of APO Planets
Read moreWe are delighted to announce that our upcoming #APOplanets relaxed performances are being supported using public funding by the National
Read moreWe’re delighted to announce the appointment of Mel Le Breuilly as APO’s assistant music director. Mel has been APO’s leader
Read moreLast Friday, I was hugely surprised and humbled to be presented a Pride of Reading award for my cultural contribution
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