Conductor: Hermann Bäumer
The forth-coming concert tour of the National Youth Orchestra of Germany to India has been themed musically as ‘Weather and Forces of Nature’. On the one hand compositional works that deal with forces of nature and weather phenomena will be the focus, and on the other the inter-cultural cooperation and improvisation between Indian and German musicians through workshops and presentations.
As an intercultural initiative the orchestra incorporates significant orchestral works from all periods, contemporary music and premieres of new compositions are an integral part of the repertoire. The engagement with great musical literature, the work with professional musicians from Germany’s finest orchestras and universities, as well as encounters with other like-minded young artists contribute towards a very special engagement from the musicians which in turn offers an unforgettable experience for the listeners.
When these youthful elite musicians play, they produce a sound that thrills and inspires soloists, conductors, audiences, and critics. The German National Youth Orchestra has had a lasting influence on the country’s musical life: many former members now play in professional orchestras or are well-known soloists world-wide.
The National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) Mumbai is India's most important cultural institution. Inaugurated in 1969, it was India's first cultural center for music. As a partner of the orchestra's tour, NCPA designates five young percussionists from their educational work in order to conduct workshops with the German musicians.
The concert-performance of the National Youth Orchestra of Germany will be held at NCPA's Jamshed Bhabha Theatre on the two consecutive nights of January 18 and 19.
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