Agile Vocalist

The Mysterious Carillon with Simone Browne

Rachel Medanic Season 3 Episode 7

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The sound of bells in towers is a common experience to many around the world. But the reality is there is an entire profession devoted to carillons-- actual lever and pedal instruments that make the sounds you hear. Carillons exist all over the U.S., Europe and the world and are commonly heard from the top of towers and built structures.

This interview features Simone Browne, professional carillonist and UC Berkeley student who shares how she found the profession and its effect on the audible world immediately around the instruments. 

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