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The Orchestra and its Instruments: A Summary of the Preceding Talks

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Philip Thornton and The BBC Television Orchestra
Leader, Boris Pecker
Conductor, Hyam Greenbaum
This ends the series of fortnightly talks given by Philip Thornton. He has covered every section of the modern symphony orchestra and has traced the origin of the instruments as far back as evidence allowed. His first talk was given on January 5.

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Presenter:
Philip Thornton
Musicians:
BBC Television Orchestra
Orchestra leader:
Boris Pecker
Orchestra conductor:
Hyam Greenbaum
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