United KingdomOrchestra of the Age of Enlightenment is the #20,603 most-subscribed YouTube channel worldwide and #1,302 in United Kingdom, with 136K subscribers and 26.5M total views across 622 videos.
Biography
The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (OAE) is a British period instrument orchestra. The OAE is resident orchestra at Southbank Centre and Glyndebourne Festival Opera, Artistic Associate at Kings Place, and has its headquarters at Acland Burghley School. The leadership is rotated between four musicians: Matthew Truscott, Kati Debretzeni, Huw Daniel and Margaret Faultless.
Channel description
Ok, it’s a not very snappy name, so we tend to call ourselves the OAE. The OAE is probably one of the top ‘period instrument’ Orchestras in the world. What does this mean? Well, over the years instruments and techniques have changed. We try to be authentic, by using instruments and playing styles similar to those the composer would have been familiar with.
You might be wondering what difference this makes to the actual sound. Well, it tends to be a more edgy sound than polished modern orchestras. It’s a gutsy and definitely a less ‘polite’ sound. Plus the OAE is well known for its sheer enthusiasm for music, which comes across at every performance.
Our Youtube channel gives our musicians and guest artists a chance to share with you what inspires and motivates them - from the idiosyncrasies of their instruments to the unique approach to the music they perform. We also occasionally post a fun trailer. Happy watching!
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Frequently asked
- How many subscribers does Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment have?
- 136K subscribers — #20,603 worldwide, #1,302 in United Kingdom.
- When did Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment start on YouTube?
- The channel was created in Jan 2008.
- What awards has Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment won?
- Recognitions include Royal Philharmonic Society Award (Ensemble).