Ellen Arkbro – For Organ and Brass
Swedish composer Ellen Arkbro wrote the three pieces on For Organ and Brass (Subtext) in a historical tuning called meantone temperament, which…
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Swedish composer Ellen Arkbro wrote the three pieces on For Organ and Brass (Subtext) in a historical tuning called meantone temperament, which…
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