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The life of an orchestral percussionist might appear to be full of rests, frantic counting and noisy outbursts, but that's only part of the story. This afternoon Richard Baker talks to Michael Frye , principal percussionist of the London
Symphony Orchestra, who was for four years Mike Oldfield 's drummer, and Evelyn Glennie , who at 22 is the most successful percussionist of her generation. ProducerJUDITH ROLES . Stereo

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Talks:
Richard Baker
Unknown:
Michael Frye
Unknown:
Mike Oldfield
Unknown:
Evelyn Glennie
Producer:
Judith Roles
Source: Radio Times

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