Amy Harman

Principal bassoonist (Aurora Orchestra) and guest on the episode, discussing performance practice, playing from memory and contributing musical demonstrations.

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Jun 9, 2023 • 42min

Amy Harman and Gavin Higgins start a brand new playlist

Amy Harman, Principal bassoonist of the Aurora Orchestra, shares her thrilling experiences of performing orchestral works from memory, highlighting the adrenaline and deeper musical understanding it brings. Award-winning composer Gavin Higgins discusses his playful percussion concerto inspired by Beano characters and traces musical influences from classical arpeggios to Radiohead. They also delve into the fascinating connections between Dolly Parton's Mule Skinner Blues and Greek vocal ornamentation while exploring Maria Callas's expressive mastery in Casta Diva.

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