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SUMMARY:Lara Somos Vocal Ensemble: Music Beyond Barriers (Venezuela)
DESCRIPTION:With this special Canadian premiere performance by the world-renowned Lara Somos Ensemble\, we pay tribute to the 50th anniversary of El Sistema\, the revolutionary music education program that has changed the lives of children and youth across the planet. \nThis extraordinary vocal-instrumental ensemble was trained in El Sistema’s Special Education Program\, which empowers young musicians with a wide range of hearing\, visual and cognitive differences. The super-virtuosity of Lara Somos’s close harmony vocalists and multi-instrumentalists breaks barriers with every note\, proving that that music knows no limits. \nHaving performed on global stages with such luminaries as the Sir Simon Rattle\, Andrea Bocelli\, Juan Diego Flórez\, Plácido Domingo and Itzhak Perlman\, Lara Somos now brings their boundary-defying artistry to Canada for the very first time. \nDon’t miss this rare and moving opportunity to witness the transformative power of music through a performance that radiates joy\, unity and excellence.
URL:https://promiseofmusic.com/event/lara-somos-vocal-ensemble-music-beyond-barriers-venezuela/
LOCATION:Nanji Family Foundation Auditorium at the Aga Khan Museum\, 77 Wynford Drive\, Toronto\, ON\, M3C 1K1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Firdaus Orchestra: Symphonic Traditions From the East and West
DESCRIPTION:Experience the trailblazing Firdaus Orchestra\, an all-female ensemble whose name means “paradise” in Arabic and whose spirit embodies empowerment and unity. Comprised of exceptional musicians from nearly 30 countries\, Firdaus share their talents while inspiring young women to unlock their potential\, express themselves freely and pursue careers in music without limits. \nFounded for Expo 2020 Dubai by Her Excellency\, Reem Al Hashimy\, Minister of State for International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates\, the Firdaus Orchestra has grown into powerful symbol of cultural exchange and gender inclusion Performing as a 50-member ensemble that blends Western symphonic traditions with traditional Arabic instruments and musical heritage offering an exceptional repertoire that spans continents and centuries. It is the vanguard of a UAE-wide music education initiative.
URL:https://promiseofmusic.com/event/firdaus-orchestra-2/
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SUMMARY:The Recycled Orchestra – From Landfill to Legends
DESCRIPTION:It’s an evening of pure joy\, and a story that has caught the world’s imagination. The Recycled Orchestra features gifted young musicians performing timeless music on instruments made entirely of recycled trash. Formed in the impoverished Paraguayan town of Cateura in 2007\, the Recycled Orchestra is the fruit of a program designed to provide young people orchestral training\, and the rich life skills that come with it\, all fueled by the joy of music. \nDubbed “the Landfill Harmonic\,” the ensemble’s instruments are amazing re-inventions\, created using materials salvaged from their town’s one industry\, an enormous landfill. Cellos are fashioned from oil drums\, saxophones made from drainpipes\, drumheads from old X-films. The Recycled Orchestra is transformation incarnate\, both turning garbage into an orchestra and lives of hopelessness into ones of inspiration and purpose. The ensemble has toured the world\, even performing with Metallica and Stevie Wonder\, and the subject of a new musical debuting next year\, Basura\, by Gloria Estefan.
URL:https://promiseofmusic.com/event/the-recycled-orchestra-from-landfill-to-legends/
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SUMMARY:The Glenn Gould Foundation Presents: The Promise of Music Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of music and magic as we kick off a week of fantastic events for The Promise of Music at the Aga Khan Museum! \nThe Promise of Music: The First World Congress on the Social Impact of Music opens with a joyous celebration featuring amazing artists from all over the world. Come experience the Afghan National Institute of Music\, the Firdaus Orchestra from Dubai\, The Recycled Orchestra of Cateura\, the Sistema New Brunswick Children’s Orchestra\, Memphis-based dancer Lil Buck\, and many\, many more.  Meet the performers\, explore the galleries\, and visit the bubble sound and light installation at the museum. \nWith Viggo Mortensen\, emcee\, and a keynote by General Romeo Dallaire\, the evening will be jam-packed with incredible performances and inspiration.
URL:https://promiseofmusic.com/event/the-glenn-gould-foundation-presents-the-promise-of-music-celebration/
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