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Do the brass really have the most fun?
Season 8 · Episode 7

Do the brass really have the most fun?

The brass section in an orchestra sometimes has a bit of a reputation. Sure, they’re loud and their instruments are shiny - but are they the section who have the most fun? YolanDa is joined by Lee and Claudia to set the record straight.

Pitch Me Classical · London Philharmonic Orchestra

February 20, 202531m 58s

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Show Notes

What makes a typical brass player? What really happens on a ‘viola night’? Can the saxophone truly be considered a brass instrument? And just how do you clean a tuba? YolanDa, Lee and Claudia dive into the world of brass, weighing the pros and cons of being part of the brass section and comparing it to the rest of the orchestra. They share favourite brass moments, discuss the sometimes notorious reputation of brass players, and attempt to pinpoint the characteristics that make brass players unique. Plus, in the quiz, Lee and Claudia take a shot at guessing the collective noun for a group of brass players… Any guesses?


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