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On September 10, 2008, two British percussion ensembles collaborated for a BBC Proms performance of Pleiades by Iannis Xenakis. 4-Mality, a SABIAN endorser ensemble, comprised of Adrian Spillett, Jan Bradley, Sophie Hastings and Mark Norman was joined by O Duo, comprised of Oliver Cox and Owen Gunnell. Nearly 6000 people were in attendance at London’s Royal Albert Hall and the concert was broadcast live over BBC Radio 3 and the internet. Reviews of the performance included:

"... a truly epic performance of a truly epic work..." The Guardian

"...thrilling display of pulse-quickening virtuosity..." Evening Standard

"...played with a bracing rigour and warm enthusiasm..." Times

SABIAN'S Director of Education, Nick Petrella, was the Percussion Advisor/Ensemble Coach for the event. He stated, "I was honored that the performers invited me to participate as the ensemble coach for this performance. These percussionists are among the best in the UK and it was fantastic working with them." For more information about the ensembles visit: www.4-mality.com and www.oduo.co.uk. Photos of the event: