Transcending the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, this musical ensemble plays a message of hope for the Middle East
about 10 months ago (11/18/2023)
Transcending the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, this musical ensemble plays a message of hope for the Middle East | South China Morning Post Advertisement Advertisement Performing arts in Hong Kong + FOLLOW Get more with my NEWS A personalised news feed of stories that matter to you Learn more The West-Eastern Divan Ensemble at the Pierre Boulez Saal concert hall in Berlin, Germany. The ensemble is making its Hong Kong debut at Tai Kwun in November. Photo: Peter Adamik Lifestyle Arts & Culture Transcending the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, this musical ensemble plays a message of hope for the Middle East Founded in 2019, the West-Eastern Divan Ensemble brings together young musicians from Israel and Arab nations Ahead of performances in Hong Kong, its founder, Michael Barenboim, says, ‘We go on stage with the message that an alternative for the region is possible’ Performing arts in Hong Kong + FOLLOW Kylie Knott + FOLLOW Published: 5:15pm, 18 Nov, 2023 Why you can trust SCMP Michael Barenboim, founder of the West-Eastern Divan Ensemble, has been giving more interviews than usual ever since the start of the current Israel-Gaza war on October 7.