Tuesday, June 24, 2008 10:12 AM

On March 26 2008, an orchestra consisting of musicians from Jordan, Palestine, Holland, Sweden, Italy, Egypt and Germany aged ten till fifty performed in the King Hussein Cultural Centre in Amman. The music was composed by Merlijn Twaalfhoven, but in this symphony also existing Arab songs and melodies found their way. The process of composition included intensive collaborations between the composer and Arab musicians and singers. Children from refugee camps who had never played in a concert before were prepared with workshops and played a substantial part. The audience was moved and reacted very enthousiastically. After the show we received many positive reactions from both musicians, children and audience. The experience of this project is incorporated in new plans and projects. We intend to continue the creation of music projects that bring contrasting cultures together. 

Tuesday, June 24, 2008 10:12 AM
Monday, March 03, 2008 9:21 AM

The composer of the project, Merlijn Twaalfhoven will use texts and melodies that are composed by children from the refugee camps and schools across the Middle East.

You can participate too! Finish the song and poem, and let us hear your favorite music and texts. more

Thursday, February 28, 2008 9:26 AM
If we can fit you in, you can play with us in the orchestra. more