Palestinian-Israeli orchestra marks 10th anniversary - 21 Aug 09
- 12 years ago
Ten years ago world-famous conductor Daniel Barenboim set out to create an orchestra that would promote understanding in the Middle East.
Today, his West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, made up of Arabs and Israelis, is celebrated as a ground-breaking collaboration between youths from both sides.
They're currently touring Europe to mark their tenth anniversary.
Al Jazeera's Felicity Barr spoke to him in London.
Today, his West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, made up of Arabs and Israelis, is celebrated as a ground-breaking collaboration between youths from both sides.
They're currently touring Europe to mark their tenth anniversary.
Al Jazeera's Felicity Barr spoke to him in London.