 Members of 30 nationwide orchestras will participate in the scheme |
Professional musicians will perform in the homes of fans in a BBC Radio 3 campaign to make orchestras accessible. The Musicians on Call service enables fans to request a free hour-long performance from two local musicians.
Part of Radio 3's Listen Up! concert season, the service is aimed at people who are unable to attend concerts.
"It has never been done on this scale before, so we do not know whether to expect a deluge of requests or a trickle," a spokesperson said.
Housebound request
A total of 1,500 musicians from 30 orchestras are taking part in the Musicians on Call scheme, including members of the London Symphony Orchestra and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic.
"They might be sent to a town hall or the home of someone unable to leave their home, for example," the spokesperson said.
"All requests will be considered, and they are ready to respond to as many as possible."
Performances can be requested nationwide on 0800 033 033.
Beginning on Thursday, the six-week Listen Up! season will feature more than 500 orchestral concerts and events across the UK.
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