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Monsters, music, and the mind of a king: Oliver Cotton on classical music and The Score

Thursday, April 17, 2025

The actor and playwright on imagining Bach for the stage, on learning classical guitar, and the vital importance of listening

Oliver Cotton (illustration by Philip Bannister)
Oliver Cotton (illustration by Philip Bannister)

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