WBYO Summer/Autumn Orchestra Project Be embraced - WB6 & Germany Germany | Shkodra Posted 19 Mar 2026 Courses Chamber Music Be Embraced, Summer/Autumn 2026 July 28 to September 2026 As part of Be Embraced, Summer 2026, the West Balkans Youth Orchestra (WBYO) brings together young professional musicians from the region of the WB6, the EU and beyond for an intensive artistic program combining rehearsals, workshops, and intercultural exchange. The project begins with an orchestra residency in Shkodra, Albania, from July 28, 2026 where participants work with international mentors on a diverse orchestra and chamber music repertoire focused on unity and shared cultural heritage. Following the residency, the orchestra embarks on a concert tour across all WB6 countries and Germany, presenting around 14 orchestra and 5 chamber music performances. The project concludes on September 14, 2026, after the final concert in Oberhausen. Through chamber music sessions, masterclasses, seminars, and community-oriented performances, WBYO fosters artistic excellence, regional collaboration, and cross-cultural dialogue. From 28 Jul 2026 to 14 Sep 2026 VISIT WEBSITE
