AT BRASS FOR AFRICA, WE BELIEVE THAT ALL YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR COMMUNITIES SHOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO FULFILL THEIR POTENTIAL AND THRIVE. Our mission is to empower thousands of marginalized children and young people in Africa to significantly and positively transform their lives. Combining rigour and creativity, we will be a world leader in driving social impact and social justice [...].
The North Netherlands Orchestra (nno) is one of the top orchestras in the Netherlands. Our programming is surprising, idiosyncratic and versatile. We are the longest active professional symphony orchestra in the Netherlands (founded in 1862) and are committed to making symphonic music accessible to all. We offer a wide range of concerts, ranging from pure classical for the true classical lover, symphonic masterpieces for curious [...]
Youth musicians from the Northern Netherlands can participate in this project through Bloazen Bliksem of the MGD. The composite large youth orchestra MGD consists of youth musicians from associations - affiliated with the MGD - from the provinces of Groningen and Drenthe. This group will be assembled for the occasion into a large youth orchestra that will give a joint performance on Thursday, June 12, including [...]
Musician Matilda Lloyd is a true champion of her instrument: the trumpet. Not only does she impress audiences with her virtuosic skill and panache, but she also "produces a seamless legato, a wide range of color and shapes the music like a fine singer." (Fanfare Magazine). These lyrical capabilities are showcased to their full extent in Casta Diva, her debut [...].