Introducing the Baroque Theorbo
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At the OAE we play on the original instruments that the composers would have known and composed for. They are often quite different from the instruments used in modern orchestras today. In this playlist, OAE musicians introduce us to their instruments.

Introducing Mendelssohn's Erard Fortepiano

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Baroque composer Lully’s tragic stick-y end

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What did Bach mean by 'violone'?

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Bruckner’s Horns

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Bruckner’s trumpets

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Symphony in C Minor by Kraus

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Symphony No. 42 in F Major by Mozart

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This series of short, informal videos animate the stories behind music theory and provoke new questions about what we think we know. What does a 'quaver' really mean? Why do we use bars? Why does it have to be so slow? The series is led by the OAE’s dedicated musicians but we invite you to ask questions, challenge conventional wisdom and help to build a new understanding of music on our YouTube channel.
Do you often confuse chorales with cantatas? Don't worry! Here are the conventions of classical music, explained.

The Birth of the Keyboard Concerto

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What is Enlightenment?

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Max explains... where we play

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The Birth of the Symphony

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Great classical music, in a pub. Selected clips from the live streams. http://thenightshift.co.uk

VIERDANCK | THE NIGHT SHIFT

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The Night Shift trailer 2019

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G minor Chacony by Henry Purcell | The Night Shift

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Sam Hall, 18th Century folk song | The Night Shift

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Polacca By Punto | The Night Shift, The George Tavern

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OAE musicians and guest artists go in depth about their instruments and the music they perform.