Paraorchestra

[Pianorak]

Full marks to Charles Hazlewood's initiative.

Was on at Ch4 17.25 this afternoon. - They will be appearing at tonight's Paralympics Closing Ceremony.

[Don Petter]

Know nothing about it, but shouldn't it be 'Pararchestra'?

[Old Grumpy]

Know nothing about it

Neither did I until I read this.

OG

[Sydney Grew]

The admirable Mr. Lebrecht describes something of the kind:

Scratch Orchestra: Band of enthusiasts formed by the Anglo-Maoist Cornelius Cardew to pool human resources in the service of world revolution. Performances involved players, some of whom could not read or write music, sustaining a tune of their choice on any instrument for an indefinite period.

[MrGongGong]

The admirable Mr. Lebrecht describes something of the kind:

Which he get's wrong , of course
over to you Bryn methinks