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The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Laeiszhalle, Großer Saal (Hamburg)
Whether they appear at the Queen’s private birthday party in Windsor Castle, at the BBC Proms in the Royal Albert Hall, in Carnegie Hall or at the Sydney Opera House – it is the declared mission of the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain to fight the serious side of life with all their might. They pull it off with charm, British wit, surprising arrangements and pure delight in playing and entertaining people. The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, founded in 1985, celebrates its 40th anniversary with a fast-paced sprint through all musical genres: from ABBA to ZZ Top, from Tchaikovsky to Nirvana, from bluegrass to Lady Gaga. A witty, quirky, great, rousing obituary for rock’n’roll and melodic entertainment, all played on the »bonsai guitar«.