Four Strings, Zero Dignity – Chatting with Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Guy Hargreaves from the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, discussing their unique blend of classical and pop music.

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, founded in nineteen eighty-five by George Hinchliffe and Kitty Lux, is the world's original all-ukulele ensemble—think classical poise meets cheeky covers of pop, jazz, and movie themes. Dressed in tuxes, they strum everything from Bowie to Beethoven on soprano, tenor, concert, and bass ukes, with sharp wit and zero pretension. Today, members like Guy Hargreaves, who the trout interviews in this episode of the trout show keep the party going—proof that ...

People in this episode

Host: The Trout

Guest: Guy Hargreaves

Topics covered

• ukulele
• music ensemble
• interview
• pop covers
• classical music
• humor

Keywords

• Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
• George Hinchliffe
• Kitty Lux
• Guy Hargreaves
• music interview
• pop covers
• classical music

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

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