What is a Cimbasso and who invented it? | Classic FM

“You might think it looks more like a space heater than it does an instrument,” said John Whitener, Principal Tuba of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.

John introduces us to the cimbasso – a brass instrument with origins in 19th century Italy, that plays an essential role in blockbuster action movies and video game soundtracks today.

Filmed backstage at the Royal Albert Hall at Classic FM Live.

Subscribe: https://clssicfm.co/SubscribeToClassicFM

– Visit the Classic FM website https://classicfm.com
– Listen to Classic FM https://clssicfm.co/listenlive

Classic FM Playlists
-Classic FM | Discover Instruments: https://bit.ly/2Xy8fGN
-Classic FM | Sessions: https://bit.ly/2OtjvjV
-Classic FM | Explains: https://bit.ly/332UOzS
-Classic FM Hall Of Fame | Top 10: https://bit.ly/35no5af

Classic FM on socials
– Facebook http://facebook.com/classicfm
– Twitter https://twitter.com/ClassicFM
– Instagram https://www.instagram.com/classicfm/
– TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@classicfm