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
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Author: Andrew Taylor
APO launches crowdfunder to support self-employed freelance musicians
As a non-professional orchestra, we engage freelance professionals to fill gaps in the ranks for our concerts, paying them the appropriate
Read moreCovid-19 update – effect on events
Like the rest of the world, APO members are finding ways to cope with the Covid-19 pandemic. Musically, several members
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#APOplanets – our best day
There have been many memorable days for APO, over its 18-year history; the day of #APOplanets eclipsed them all. We’re
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#APOplanets – programme introduction
Here’s my welcome in the concert programme from #APOplanets, which explains the origins of the project and acknowledges some of
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Blast from the Brass: a section-eye’s view of The Planets
Guest post by APO trumpeter Dr. Helen Julia Minors The way us brass players feel about playing in APO can
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Visual and video guides for #APOplanets
We’ve been working with What Box to prepare a visual and video guide for the relaxed performances of APO Planets
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Additional relaxed performance of The Planets following award of public funding
We are delighted to announce that our upcoming #APOplanets relaxed performances are being supported using public funding by the National
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Assistant music director and string principals
We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Mel Le Breuilly as APO’s assistant music director. Mel has been APO’s leader
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Proud of Reading
Last Friday, I was hugely surprised and humbled to be presented a Pride of Reading award for my cultural contribution
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