William tell choir

A choir sang the entire William Tell Overture while galloping

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William Tell Overture bottle train

The William Tell Overture played by a train set and bottles is a magnificent percussion achievement

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Rossini overtures pappano

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coloratura masterclass Ezgi Kutlu square

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string quartet rocking horses

Here's a string quartet playing the William Tell overture while on rocking horses

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