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Your #MUmoment: Martin Bowen

Orchestral musician Martin Bowen shares his most poignant career moment as part of the Musician Behind the Moment campaign.

Published: 27 July 2018 | 12:00 AM Updated: 28 April 2021 | 4:29 PM

Orchestral musician Martin Bowen shares his most poignant career moment as part of the Musician Behind the Moment campaign.

“My #MUmoment is performing as part of my orchestra at a concert for children with disabilities with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.

“I was overjoyed to see these young peoples’ reactions to our music – smiles, surprise, elation, joy.

“I left the hall through the audience and spoke to quite a few of the children. They were all amazing and l left with an enormous smile, very happy.”

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