Name: The debut of the British Paraorchestra
Uploaded: 2012-01-15T15:24:49Z
Duration: 13 min 24 s
Description: There are millions of prodigiously gifted musicians of disability around the world, and Charles Hazlewood is determined to give them a platform. Watch the debut performance of the British Paraorchestra.

There are millions of prodigiously gifted musicians of disability around the world, and Charles Hazlewood is determined to give them a platform. Watch the debut performance of the British Paraorchestra.

The debut of the British Paraorchestra

Music speaks across cultures, yet orchestras seldom include musicians with disabilities. While gender balance in orchestras has improved dramatically over the last 50 years, disabled musicians remain largely invisible. Despite millions of talented individuals worldwide, there has been no major platform for them until the creation of the British Paraorchestra. This new initiative aims to reflect the true diversity of the communities music serves.

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