The World Orchestra is made up of 60 young musicians from 50 different countries, including eight members from South Africa. The young musicians of The World Orchestra have come to South Africa as "cultural ambassadors for peace" and are leading a project entitled United in Music 2013. The orchestra receives support from the Culture Programme of the European Union.
During their tour of South Africa, The World Orchestra brings music to the youth of the country. On Sunday, February 10 an open rehearsal and workshop, attended by children from schools in the area, was held at The Plettenberg Bay Primary School.
Vicent described an orchestra as "a machine that makes emotion".
He provided brief explanations about the various instruments and gave the young audience a taste of the sound created by each one. He said that films had made classical music come to life for this generation.
Said Vicent: "Music gives us the power to touch hearts, the power to influence our society to be more peaceful. This is my dream and responsibility, and that is the reason why we travel the world with this orchestra of united nations. South Africa has proved to be a very strong partner in our project and so determined to achieve our goal of peace and solidarity.
The World Orchestra has the amazing energy of a young and pure generation of very committed musicians! I feel so lucky to conduct their global sound."
The World Orchestra will still performance at the Endler Hall in Stellenbosch (as part of The Endler Concert Series) on February 15 and finally in Cape Town at the Cape Town City Hall on February 16, joining the seventh Cape Town International Summer Music Festival.
The South African members of The World Orchestra are (from left) Carmi Viljoen, Marguerite Spies, Leana Alkema, Marina Solomon, Mia Bjorkman, Elsabe Read and Odile Lesch.(Photo: Timothy Twiddle.)
ARTICLE BY TIMOTHY TWIDDLE AND CANDICE LUDICK
