A musicians’ non-musician
Several things have brought my late dad, Mike Taylor, to the forefront of my mind, this week. On the day
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Author: Andrew Taylor
Musical bravery
Approaching new musical languages APO is preparing two commissioned works for its upcoming 20th anniversary concert: Caitlin Harrison’s ‘From Dawn
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APO shortlisted in Making Music Awards
During a time of national sadness, we’re pleased to have had some good news that we’d like to share: APO
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APO at 20 – favourite moments
Plans are advancing for our 20th anniversary celebrations, this October. We’ll be announcing more details, soon. In the meantime, APO
Read moreMusic Director Report to 2022 AGM
I want to start by paying tribute to Rudi Sheldon, who died recently at the age of 97. Rudi joined
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The same, but different
Reflections on APO – The Professionals I’ve been trying to process the sensory overload of APO – The Professionals over
Read moreAPO – The Professionals – thank you to our backers!
We’re so grateful to the following people for backing our crowdfunder to support freelance professional musicians in the pandemic. Without
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A word on awards (and rewards)
It was a lovely surprise to be contacted by Making Music, to be informed that APO had been shortlisted for
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APO shortlisted for RPS Inspiration award!
Public voting is now open for the Royal Philharmonic Society Inspiration award. We are thrilled to have been shortlisted alongside
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Tallis Fantasia with Berkshire Maestros goes ahead despite the rain
It was such a shame that wet weather meant our planned performances in Reading Abbey Ruins, as part of the
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