The Listening Service - Playing Second Fiddle (and Horn and Trumpet...)

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Playing Second Fiddle (and Horn and Trumpet...)Playing Second Fiddle (and Horn and Trumpet...)

Released On: 06 Jun 2021

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The joys and frustrations of being the unsung heroes of the orchestral world.

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