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Spring Tour 2015 Principal Corporate Partner At United Technologies, we believe that ideas and inspiration create opportunities without limits. UTC applauds the European Union Youth Orchestra for its important role in transcending cultural, social, economic, religious, and political boundaries in the pursuit of musical excellence. To learn more, visit utc.com. Welcome Joy Bryer Co-founder & President of the European Union Youth Orchestra “Ever since my husband and I founded the European Union Youth Orchestra in 1976 we had a dream of convincing the citizens and governments of the then European Community that culture, education, and international understanding are essential parts of our lives. After almost 40 years of an extraordinary journey both within and outside of the European Union, we have indeed accomplished our aims. I am absolutely thrilled and extremely excited that the EUYO has now taken on, with courage and determination, a strategy for growth and development in all aspects of its activities under the dedicated leadership of our new Co-Chairmen. It is with great pleasure and joy that I look forward to working with them, taking us into a new world for Europe’s future leaders in classical music.” Sir John Tusa Co-Chairman of the European Union Youth Orchestra “I am delighted to become involved with the EUYO at this momentous turning point in its artistic and strategic future. New people bring new ideas, and a revitalised approach to leadership. I have dedicated much of my life to the Arts and I look forward to aiding the development of what has already proved itself to be a strong, committed and ambitious leadership team. This is a journey I am happy to go on; Joy Bryer has given her new Chairmen a wonderful orchestra and solid foundations upon which to build a sustainable and remarkable future – with Europe’s fi nest young players at itsheart.” Ian Stoutzker CBE Co-Chairman of the European Union Youth Orchestra “The EUYO, founded in 1976 through the inspiration and commitment of Joy Bryer, has been an outstanding example of European cultural cooperation for almost 40 years. Building on this tradition, my aim is to help reinvigorate the Orchestra and broaden the scope of its activities, ensuring the highest levels of performance, and thus enabling it to continue to act as a beacon and example of what can be achieved by European endeavour.” EUYO > WELCOME MESSAGES > WELCOME EUYO 1 Marshall Marcus Jean-Claude Juncker Chief Executive of the President of the European Commission, European Union Youth Orchestra Head of the EUYO’s Honorary Patrons 2015 continues the EUYO’s recent unremitting pace of change. It is a pleasure to be asked to serve as Head of the The Orchestra’s Towards 2020 Programme – launched last year Honorary Patrons of the European Union Youth Orchestra. with a broad range of partners to skill the next generation of I am delighted to accept, and delighted that the European Europe’s musicians – is already delivering an extensive programme Union continues to support this worthwhile project. of new audience and performance initiatives, from music Labs and informal late night concerts to a new European Music For me, Europe is not just an economic arrangement, or a Campus Orchestra, alumni teachers in new regional orchestras, bureaucratic convenience. It is a place of peace and prosperity; apprenticeship schemes, and visits to the US and Brazil as part freedom and opportunity. It is a forum for people of many diff erent of the newly developed Global Exchange Programme. Matching backgrounds to meet, interact and celebrate their culture. these initiatives, a new logo and visual identity have been launched The many nations of Europe have their own cultures and languages; to coincide with our Spring tour, and later this year a brand new their own traditions and virtues; their own riches and raisons digital space for Europe’s young musicians will come online. d’être. Taken together, Europe has a diverse and deeply-rooted None of these (and many other) developments would have been cultural heritage of which we should be proud – not least in music. possible without our joining with our Towards 2020 Partners and But amid that diversity, there is much that we can share, and Associates, or without the support of the EU’s newly unveiled Creative much that we can learn from each other; our Union gives us the Europe Programme and our new Principle Corporate Sponsor, UTC. opportunity to do so, and we should take that opportunity. But as with all really eff ective organisational developments, it is This is why the European Union’s motto is to fi nd “Unity in Diversity”. the leadership and governance of the organisation that actually enables eff ective change. With great commitment, expertise That should not just be a slogan: it is something we must work to deliver. and enthusiasm, the EUYO’s new Co-Chairs, Sir John Tusa and Ian And the European Union Youth Orchestra is an excellent example of how Stoutzker are leading the organisation’s governance, marrying the to achieve it in practice. Bringing together young people from across remarkable tradition of the EUYO to a new sense of innovation. the continent, in mutual harmony and understanding, to celebrate and perform the rich resources of our cultural heritage. Allowing As everyone knows, the continent of Europe faces major challenges. those young people to bridge diff erences, overcome diffi culties and But here at the EUYO we are confi dent that we are playing our part experience joyful moments together; all projected on a European stage. in the training of tomorrow’s artists and citizens, and helping to create leaders from all 28 EU member states who will be able to Like a good orchestra, the work of the European Union can be marked face those challenges with confi dence, excellence and expertise. by tension and resolution; being in harmony does not always mean being in unison. But ultimately, we can do more if we do it together, working together in tune and in tempo. Acting “in concert” to achieve a common goal. Focusing on delivering results in the areas that really matter. That is the vision that inspires me – I hope it is one that inspires you, too. In music, as in politics, achieving such a vision does not happen by itself: it takes hard work and determination. I know you will all be showing that hard work and determination over the coming weeks and months, and I wish you every success. EUYO > WELCOME MESSAGES > WELCOME EUYO 2 Martin Schulz President of the European Parliament, Honorary President of the EUYO As Honorary President of the European Union Youth Orchestra, comprising some of Europe’s most exceptionally talented young musicians, I am glad that you have put together yet another great Spring Tour revisiting some classics of the repertoire and introducing some brilliant young soloists to audiences in several countries. Federica Mogherini Being the President of a multinational, multilingual Parliament, I can only emphasise how valuable dialogue across cultures and High Representative of the European Union across traditions is to foster common understanding and to break down borders between peoples. What better and more for Foreign Aff airs and Security Policy and touching medium to choose than music to achieve this? Vice-President of the European Commission In these times of crisis, culture is coming under increasing Music is our universal language. It resonates across borders and pressure and orchestras the world over are forced to reinvent cultures to bring us beauty and inspiration. In these times of turmoil what they do and how they do it. How to ensure that we invest we rely on a common language, a common prism through which to suffi ciently in promising talent? How to ensure that today’s view the world, more than ever. audiences – and not only the afi cionados, but people of all ages from all walks of life – are engaged? In that respect, I look The young women and men that come together across Europe in forward with interest to the results of your recent initiative this orchestra send a message to the world: we need to transcend T2020 which has no less a task than to examine how culture can divisions and focus on what unites us. Their stellar achievements and increase its contribution to the well-being of European society. the inspirational music they perform give us hope for a future built on peace and understanding. On behalf of the European Parliament, I wish you a very successful tour! Culture is a central ingredient of our diplomacy. The European Union Youth Orchestra shows how we can work together to create something beautiful and lasting. I thank these young musicians for being such excellent ambassadors for the European Union. EUYO > WELCOME MESSAGES > WELCOME EUYO 3 TheOrchestra EMILY DAVIS CONCERT BRITISH ROYAL ACADEMY MASTER OF MUSIC, LONDON MATHIEU VAN BELLEN DUTCH JUDITH ROYAL COLLEGE OF DE HAAS MUSIC, LONDON DUTCH MARINA UNIVERSITY OF ARRUFAT AMSTERDAM & FONTYS HOGESCHOOL GRAU VOOR DE KUNSTEN, SPANISH TILBURG UNIVERSITÄT FÜR MUSIK UND DARSTELLENDE KUNST, GRAZ VIOLIN SAMUEL DEMIAN GARCÍA DORA BARALDI GARCÍA ITALIAN CHATZIGEORGIOU SPANISH CONSERVATORIO GREEK DI MUSICA HOCHSCHULE FÜR GUILDHALL SCHOOL OF MUSIC “G. VERDI”, MUSIK UND THEATER AND DRAMA, LONDON MILANO “FELIX MENDELSSOHN BARTHOLDY”, LEIPZIG CONCERT MASTER, MEGARON YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INGE DAVID BERGENHUIZEN GARCÍA DUTCH CONSERVATORIUM RODRÍGUEZ VAN AMSTERDAM SPANISH TESSEL ANTON BRUCKNER PRIVATUNIVERSITÄT, HERSBACH LINZ DUTCH FONTYS HOGESCHOOL VOOR DE KUNSTEN, HELENA TILBURG BUCKIE