Dutch orchestra stage surprise protest concert

    The BBC has a great video of a flash mob staged by the Dutch orchestra at Hague Station to protest government plans to cut back on the orchestra. In the clip, the musicians gather amidst the morning commuters and play a lively tune, as passersby get a taste of what might be lost. Check it out here.



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