The ukulele is the unsung hero of string instruments. It’s plinky, modest and betrays its tiny size by emitting dulcet tones that no other instrument can quite capture. Add several of the best ukulele players together, and the result is the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. Be it Lady Gaga or the Talking Heads, the Ukulele Orchestra plays it all with considerable skill and verve. Anarchistic yet disciplined, humorous yet earnest, the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain uses the string family’s smallest member to find the perfect balance between unconventional and illustrious.
Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Sun, 2:30pm, $25–$100
Bing Concert Hall, Stanford
