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Ruchi Shah
21 Apr, 2025

The unique musical group creates instruments from fresh vegetables to perform live music

Britain’s King Charles III (R) plays a carrot with the London Vegetable Orchestra during a reception to recognise those involved in community music across the UK. Photo: AFP
Britain’s King Charles III (R) plays a carrot with the London Vegetable Orchestra during a reception to recognise those involved in community music across the UK. Photo: AFP
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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?

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