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Hannah's Hidden Gems of the Orchestra

In June, we were lucky to have bassoonist Daria Phillips join us for our #secretconcert series. This the first time we have ever showcased a bassoon at DEBUT, and it’s made us realise how little is known about some hidden gems found in the orchestra.

Our Head of Marketing Hannah Shilvock is a bass clarinet specialist, and we have her low-down on the other hidden gems you need to know about!

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The bassoon is a hidden gem - Q&A with Daria Phillips

The bassoon is a hidden gem!
Almost unintentionally, I have created a programme surrounding the voice. My chosen voice as a musician is the bassoon, and in these concerts I look to express the themes of nature, people & connection. I hope that the audience joins me in reflecting on these closely connected motifs.

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Venue spotlight: Shoreditch Treehouse

Hidden in the heart of Shoreditch, just a 5 minute walk from Old Street station - a breathtakingly beautiful loft full of plants, unique and quirky furniture, and most importantly of all - a concert Steinway Grand piano! Truly one of the best pianos we have had the pleasure to play in London.

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Q&A with soprano Hazel Neighbour

Hannah caught up with soprano Hazel Neighbour - finding out more about her before she joins us for a #secretconcert at Brunel Museum on the 13th April!

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New Music - Composers to Get Excited About in 2023

It’s time to celebrate some exciting emerging composers making waves in the UK.

At DEBUT, we love looking to the future of classical music and celebrating the brilliance of the musicians around us. Over the last year I have been stunned by some of the new music I have seen coming out of the UK’s composition scene. As a bass clarinettist I’ve learnt to think creatively about the music I play and the collaborations I make, and along the way I’ve had the immense pleasure of working with some ground-breaking emerging composers. If you’re excited about new music (or are just beginning to discover this world), take a look at four of our favourites for 2023!

by Hannah Shilvock

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Opera In A Day — Q&A with Benjamin Hamilton (DEBUT at Bishopsgate Institute 2023)

Lizzie (DEBUT’s founder) and Benjamin cut their teeth together at the University of Warwick (where they met), working on productions of Figaro, Bohème, Hansel and Gretel and Flute. We felt that this was something that was needed for emerging professional musicians, and a great way to get the wider community involved too.

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