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Japan orchestra brought together by technology in joyous harmonyThe members of the New Japan Philharmonic orchestra tune up for their latest recital, more than 60 musicians ranging from trombonists to violinists and percussionists -- but this is no ordinary performance.
Tuba player Kazuhiko Sato said he was incredulous when the idea of the teleworking orchestra was first floated.
'Most unbearable thing'The mastermind of the teleworking orchestra is trombonist Hisato Yamaguchi, 45.
"I never thought twice about playing for an audience at a concert hall and hearing fellow members playing," he said.
The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra tried the same trick with Beethoven's Ode to Joy and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra played Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring.