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 ...

In 1974, the Portsmouth Sinfonia sold out the Albert Hall. It was billed 'the world's worst orchestra' but among its members were Brian Eno and Michael Nyman. Was it just a joke? Show more In 1974 an ...

Thirty years ago a scratch orchestra – Brian Eno and Michael Nyman among its amateur players – sold out the Albert Hall. Tony Saint explains Cultural anniversaries come and go with bewildering ...

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Cultural anniversaries come and go with bewildering frequency, but this Friday marks exactly 30 years since a unique musical event. On the May 28, 1974, the cognoscenti were out in force at London's ...