Overcoming challenge is the mantra of young Palestinian musicians rehearsing and performing in the only Palestinian orchestra in the territories. They’ve teamed up with a Lebanese composer in preparation for their latest concert, an ode to peace and hope for a future homeland.
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As a musician and a grade school orchestra conductor, I felt moved to see students wanting to perform and doing a good job of it under such difficult circumstances.