WEST-EASTERN DIVAN ENSEMBLE

“The idea of the West-Eastern Divan Ensemble is to bring people from the countries of the Middle East together based on equality, and on a more individual level, so that each one’s role is more enhanced.”

The West-Eastern Divan Ensemble, led by the orchestra concertmaster Michael Barenboim, draws upon players of the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra. The ensemble is the most recent imprint of this project and brings the highly praised artistry of the large orchestra into an intimate chamber music format. This ensemble spreads the ideas behind the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra even further and gives the public an opportunity to experience the musicians’ unique artistry and personality up close.