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A Symphony for Syria

Four musicians from the Syrian National Orchestra for Arabic Music prepare for a series of concerts, reuniting members in exile and in Syria.

The Syrian National Orchestra for Arabic Music was founded in Damascus in 2003. But, after the outbreak of war in 2011, many of its members were forced to flee the country. Our World follows four musicians as they prepare for a groundbreaking series of concerts, reuniting orchestra members in exile, and those in Syria, in the hope of changing perceptions of their war-torn nation.

30 minutes

Last on

Wed 4 Jan 201703:30GMT

Broadcasts

  • Sat 9 Jul 201603:30GMT
  • Sat 9 Jul 201620:30GMT
  • Sun 10 Jul 201602:30GMT
  • Sun 10 Jul 201620:30GMT
  • Sat 31 Dec 201604:30GMT
  • New Year's Day 201703:30GMT
  • New Year's Day 201721:30GMT
  • Wed 4 Jan 201703:30GMT