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Writer plays timpani for Philharmonia Orchestra with no experience using virtual headset

A journalist joins the orchestra to perform Rossini’s William Tell Overture finale without prior rehearsal or score access.

1 publisher · 1 article · first seen 7 Sept 2026 · updated 51d ago

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  1. ‘Will I screw this up?’ How I played timpani for the Philharmonia Orchestra – with no experience The Guardian Culture ·

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