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SIMphony
Watch as classical favourites are reimagined using mobile phone keypads alongside a live orchestra.
AO has partnered with Manchester Camerata to create the UK's first orchestra featuring a dedicated mobile phone section.
Watch as classical favourites are reimagined using mobile phone keypads alongside a live orchestra in a one-of-a kind performance filmed at Manchester's Stoller Hall.
AO commissioned the renowned Manchester Camerata to create a truly unique musical performance, blending classical orchestration with everyday technology.
Featuring a dedicated four-piece mobile phone section alongside strings, brass and percussion, the orchestra performs reimagined versions of beloved classics including Ode to Joy, The Four Seasons, Swan Lake and Auld Lang Syne.
What's included?
A Dedicated Mobile Phone Section
Four musicians performed entirely on mobile phone keypads, bringing a unique digital sound to the orchestra.
Full String Ensemble
Fourteen string players provided the rich, expressive foundation behind the modern phone melodies.
Led by an Expert Conductor
The conductor kept every musician in sync, ensuring the mobile phone section and orchestra performed together as one.
Dynamic Percussion
A timpani player added rhythm and dramatic flair throughout the performance.
Powerful Brass Accompaniment
Two brass musicians added depth and impact, helping bring the classical arrangements to life.
Performed at Stoller Hall
The orchestra was recorded live at Manchester's renowned Stoller Hall, creating an unforgettable setting for this one-of-a-kind performance.
How to play at home
Want to know how your mobile phone can become part of an orchestra? Explore the musical score behind the performance and discover how familiar classical melodies were reimagined using mobile phone keypads alongside a live orchestra.
To help you make sense of the score, we've included a glossary of the musical terms and symbols used throughout the performance.
Symbol / Term |
Meaning |
| Slow | Play at a relaxed pace. |
| Allegro | Play at a steady pace, similar to walking speed. |
| Allegro con bino | Play quickly and energetically. |
| Adante maestoso | Play fast, with energy and excitement. |
| Rit. (Ritardando) | Gradually slow down. |
| Accel. (Accelerando) | Gradually speed up. |
| Long black bar |
Do not play during this section. Count the number shown above the bar, then start playing again when the next notes appear.
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Stream the SIMphony Melody
Inspired by the performance? The SIMphony medley is now available to stream on Spotify, with the full performance available to watch on this page.
Has your phone stopped hitting the right note? Tune into AO Mobile, our new mobile network.
