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This is what the second harpist of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra wrote on her audition form in answer to the question: WHY DO YOU WANT TO PLAY IN THE BOSTON PHILHARMONIC YOUTH ORCHESTRA. She is 16 years old and a wonderful harpist.
 
Despite the many insights I gained throughout the year, I will never forget the moment when I came to truly understand what it means to play in an orchestra,...

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Bringing Dreams to Newcastle

"I had no idea that this classical music sh*t was about my life”

— A BBC cameraman, after filming Ben’s Masterclasses in Newcastle


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