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RTÉ News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Vegetable orchestra prepares for first gig in Ireland
Oasis, Dua Lipa and Charli XCX are among the big names heading to Ireland for concerts this summer. But Ballyroan Library in Dublin can arguably lay claim to hosting the most 'mouth-watering' gig of them all. The London Vegetable Orchestra come to town on Saturday 7 June, and there won't be a traditional instrument in sight. That's because the ensemble of musicians turn carrots, courgettes and peppers into working instruments to perform famous tunes. Tim Cranmore, a recorder maker by trade, started the unusual orchestra after discovering the story of a Japanese man who crafted the instrument out of carrots. "Well, if you think of a tree which is cylindrical, it grows in the ground, it's got roots, it's got leaves, and the carrot is the same; cylindrical, grows in the ground, strong roots, it's got leaves. So, there's no reason why a carrot should not make a recorder every bit as good as a tree, and in fact they do. In some aspects they're better," he explained. The LVO have performed their renditions of classical music, pop hits and Disney sing-a-longs across the UK and around the world. They have even had an audience with an amused King Charles, who gave the carrot recorder a try himself. They will give two workshops at 'Loud at the Library' for Cruinniú na nÓg, Ireland's national day of free creativity for children and young people. "We'll be performing for the young people, teaching them to make vegetable instruments, and how to play them. It'll be our first trip to Ireland, but hopefully not the last," said orchestra member Patrick Johns.
First Post
4 days ago
- Politics
- First Post
J&K CM Omar Abdullah Cycles in Pahalgam in Push for Tourism Revival Vantage With Palki Sharma
J&K CM Omar Abdullah Cycles in Pahalgam in Push for Tourism Revival |Vantage With Palki Sharma |N18G J&K CM Omar Abdullah Cycles in Pahalgam in Push for Tourism Revival |Vantage With Palki Sharma |N18G Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah cycled through the streets of Pahalgam in a symbolic move to revive tourism after the deadly terror attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, in April. The Chief Minister, accompanied by cabinet members, was seen pedalling through the streets. Calling tourism a 'conflict-neutral' activity, he said it remains a vital source of livelihood for thousands of families across the region. Also on Vantage Shots: - Ukrainian drone strike sets Russian war train ablaze - London Vegetable Orchestra plays classics on carrots and zucchini - This Day in History: In 1703, Peter the Great founded the city of St. Petersburg, which was established as a bridge between Russia and Europe. See More
South China Morning Post
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Write a funny caption for Britain's King Charles III at the London Vegetable Orchestra
Britain's King Charles III recently visited the London Vegetable Orchestra. Each performance at this unique orchestra features a variety of carved vegetables, such as carrots and cucumbers, transformed into intriguing sound-producing instruments. Their innovative approach not only entertains but also promotes creativity and sustainability in music. Ruchi Shah Which vegetable would you like to make music with? Send us a funny caption by filling out this form . The deadline is at 12pm on April 23. We'll publish the best ones next week. Last week's top caption A visitor poses for a photo on horseback at Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival. Photo: Reuters Lin Yuk-Kwan (aged 11), Ma Tau Chung Government Primary School: My best 'I'm not afraid of a little horse poop' outfit is this one!
BBC News
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
'Seeing the King play a carrot recorder was surreal'
A community music leader said it was "surreal" to witness the King playing a carrot recorder at Windsor Revis, director of Sheffield Music School, was invited to a reception for hundreds of people who contribute to music in their local areas."I really want the people of Sheffield to know about the music here, and this raises our profile - I was so grateful to be invited," she said."There was a bit of a surreal moment… I was standing with champagne in my hand, turned around, and there was the King playing a carrot. You don't see that every day." The London Vegetable Orchestra brought instruments, including the carrot recorder, to the 350 guests included leaders of community music groups and music-related projects, many of whom are side effects from cancer treatment led the King to cancel a string of engagements last week, but he was described by guests as "in great spirits". As well as the school, Ms Revis directs Tracks, a project offering workshops and performance project had been struggling to fund all the services it wanted to offer, until Ms Revis made a successful bid to the Ed Sheeran Foundation earlier this grant will be used to set up a new youth club and take on more alternative provision visited the music school last May and took an interest in the Tracks project, which Ms Revis said was "incredible"."I'm a big Ed Sheeran fan - not just because he gave us money," she joked. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
Al Bawaba
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Video: King Charles plays carrot tune with Veggie orchestra
Published April 4th, 2025 - 09:21 GMT ALBAWABA - Windsor Castle witnessed an unusual royal performance as King Charles took part in a musical event celebrating community music, hosted within the historic royal residence. Also Read King Charles III experiences health setback after Cancer treatment The highlight of the event was a performance by the London Vegetable Orchestra, the only ensemble of its kind that performs using instruments crafted entirely from locally grown vegetables. During the gathering, King Charles was invited to join the orchestra and play a tune on one of their signature instruments—a flute fashioned from a carrot. The monarch delighted attendees by performing a rendition of the 19th-century lullaby "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star", as seen in widely circulated video clips from the event. The King also shared a lighthearted moment with soprano April Koyejo-Audiger, who has previously performed with the Royal Opera. According to The Daily Telegraph, he joked about hoping the musicians would eat the carrots afterward to avoid food waste. Twinkle, twinkle, little... carrot? King Charles tries out root music 🥕 King Charles played th popular nursery rhyme using a carrot at a reception to celebrate those involved in music at community level across the UKhttps:// — BBC Breakfast (@BBCBreakfast) April 4, 2025 Later, the King met with guests in the historic Waterloo Chamber of Windsor Castle, where he watched performances by the Royal College of Music and the 'Singing for Freedom' choir. This marked King Charles's return to official public duties following a brief hospitalization caused by temporary side effects from ongoing medical treatment. The monarch had recently canceled several engagements, but his participation in this joyful event signaled his gradual resumption of public life. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
