The sounds of Egypt's blind orchestra

20 October 2012 Last updated at 20:21 ET Help

Cairo's Egyptian Blind Girls Chamber Orchestra has been called "a thing of light and hope".

For years the musicians have been inspiring and amazing audiences around the world with their ability to play without seeing the conductor or reading the music.

The BBC's Jon Leyne went to watch the orchestra rehearse.

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