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A Lesson on Failing With the Worst Orchestra in the World

Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Radio Public The Portsmouth Sinfonia billed themselves as “indisputably, the worst orchestra in the world.” They have brought joy into the lives of millions. In the fifth episode of Ghost Echoes, we learn about the importance and healing effects of failure. For more episodes of Ghost Echoes, subscribe now! Follow on Facebook | Twitter | Podchaser Music and Sound Notes: — The recording of Vivaldi’s Concerto for two trumpets heard here is NOT Matthew Parsons and his colleague Glenn Skelton. It is in fact Michel Rondeau (presumably double tracked) and organist Alaine Letendre, sourced from Musopen. — Here’s Chi-Chi Nwanoku’s BBC performance of Failing by Tom Johnson. — The snippets heard shortly after are from “It Never Entered My Mind” perform...