Quote by Alexander McCall Smith

My wife Elizabeth and I started The Really Terrible Orchestra for people like us who are pretty hopeless musicians who would like to play in an orchestra. It has been a great success. We give performances we've become the most famous bad orchestra in the world.

My wife Elizabeth and I started The Really Terrible Orchestr

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The quote is an explanation given by a person named John Sidney to highlight the origins and purpose of The Really Terrible Orchestra. John, along with his wife Elizabeth, created the orchestra as a platform for individuals who, like themselves, lack musical talent but still aspire to play in an orchestra. Surprisingly, the endeavor gained tremendous popularity, making them the most renowned bad orchestra globally. Thus, John emphasizes the success they've achieved by providing opportunities and performances for those who love music despite their lack of expertise.

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