APO Young launch enhances build up to Mahler 3
We were delighted to be joined by some of the founder members of our new fan club for 5-15 year
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Author: Andrew Taylor
Updated: programme note for Mahler’s Third Symphony
This post is updated with revisions and listening notes. Some weeks ago, I mentioned that I’d be posting up drafts
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APO launches new fan club for 5-15 year olds
Introducing APO Young! Designed for 5-15 year olds who love music, this club is the brainchild of our Music Director’s
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New APO players’ rehearsal and practice wiki
Today is the start of a great adventure, as we begin rehearsals for Mahler’s Third Symphony. I’m excited and a
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Mourning the loss of a venue; hopeful for the future
Last week, I attended the London Mozart Players’ concert as part of the Reading on Thames Festival. Musically, the evening
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Season 17 launch pack available
Our new members’ season launch pack is now available. We’re always interested in hear from new players, and still need
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#WhatMahlerTellsMe – how much should we know in advance?
A few years ago, while preparing for APO’s performance of Vaughan Williams’ ‘A Pastoral Symphony’, I read a quote that’s
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Mahler for geeks – devising a rehearsal schedule for a monster
One of the less obvious tasks of a conductor can be described under the heading of ‘rehearsal strategy’: ensuring that
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New MD blog
Hello! I’m APO Music Director, Andrew Taylor, and this is my new blog. A few years ago, I had a
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Violas, Cellos and Double Basses sought to boost Mahler 3 numbers
Preparations are in full swing for our performance of Mahler’s Third Symphony, on Saturday 20th October, at The Great Hall,
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