Most recent articles by Gero Schliess
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Arab Youth Philharmonic Orchestra in BerlinPlaying for peace
Practising against a background of explosions – for young musicians from Syria and other Arab countries, that′s the unfortunate reality. Yet recently the Arab Youth Philharmonic Orchestra gave a concert in Berlin. By Gero Schliess
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The Barenboim-Said AcademyBarenboim′s 'new medicine'
The conductor Daniel Barenboim has been bringing musicians from Israel and Arab countries together for many years. Due to open in the autumn, his academy in Berlin will allow them to develop their musical skills – as well as some new initiatives for peace. Interview by Gero Schliess