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Introducing the Schnellar Timpani

Wednesday 6 July 2016

Our Principal Timpanist Adrian Bending shows us his new set of drums, the Schnellar Timpani.

"It's a bit like driving on the left - doing the same thing, but in a different way."

Adrian Bending, Principal Timpani

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Introducing the Schnellar Timpani

Wednesday 6 July 2016

Our Principal Timpanist Adrian Bending shows us his new set of drums, the Schnellar Timpani.

"It's a bit like driving on the left - doing the same thing, but in a different way."

Did you know you can support the OAE?

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