A man with no musical experience wanted to prove he could be a professional musician. He decided to learn the triangle, considering it the easiest instrument to learn. After sending emails to various orchestras, he was invited to audition for the South Bank Symphonia, one of the most prestigious orchestras in the country. Despite initial struggles, he was given a chance to perform with the orchestra and, after intense practice, he successfully played his part in a concert of Finlandia, receiving a standing ovation.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator performed with the South Bank Symphonia orchestra.
2. The narrator had no musical experience before auditioning for the orchestra.
3. The narrator's only musical experience was dancing in socks as a child.
4. The narrator chose to play the triangle as it was considered the easiest instrument to learn.
5. The narrator sent emails to the best orchestras in the country and received a reply from the South Bank Symphonia.
6. The narrator auditioned in front of David Corkhill, the conductor of the South Bank Symphonia.
7. The narrator practiced the triangle for only an hour before the official audition.
8. The narrator auditioned by playing through multiple pieces and was given feedback by David Corkhill.
9. The narrator received an email two days later informing him that he was accepted to play with the orchestra.
10. The narrator played in a performance of Finlandia, a famous piece by Jean Sibelius.
11. The narrator attended a rehearsal with the entire orchestra at Saint John Smith Square.
12. The narrator felt nervous and under pressure during the rehearsal.
13. The narrator's confidence was shattered after receiving feedback from David Corkhill, but he picked himself up and continued to practice.
14. The narrator arrived early on the night of the performance and got prepared.
15. The narrator played with the orchestra and received a standing ovation.
16. The narrator was relieved and happy to have performed well and received approval from David Corkhill.