Jeunesses Musicales brings peace through music<\/p>\n
Sonitha, Contributor, Jakarta<\/p>\n
Jeunesses Musicales World Orchestra (JMWO) consisting of 69 of
\nthe most talented young musicians from 30 countries will perform
\non Aug. 3, 2002 at the Gran Melia Hotel, South Jakarta.<\/p>\n
The orchestra sources its French name from the two founders
\noriginally from Belgium and France. They opened Jeunesses
\nMusicales after World War II with the purpose of using music as a
\nmedium to educate the younger generations and at the same time
\nspread the message of peace to the world.<\/p>\n
\"Musicians without borders\" is the slogan used by the
\norchestra. High artistic expectations is a basic part of it, but
\nthe orchestra also believes in, and is thus dedicated to,
\ninternational understanding, peaceful cooperation between all
\nnations and the dissolution of ideological borders.<\/p>\n
Talented young musicians between the ages of 16 and 25 are
\nselected every year to take part in two sessions during which
\nrehearsals and an extensive concert tour take place under the
\nleadership of experienced coaches and internationally renowned
\nconductors.<\/p>\n
This summer session, conductor Daniel Inbal from Germany will
\nlead the orchestra to perform a special music piece called Nyiur
\nHijau (Green Leaf), arranged by the late Yazeed Djamin, an
\nIndonesian conductor who introduced ethnic rhythms to the
\nsymphonic orchestra. In the second part of the performance, the
\nyouth orchestra will climax with Symphony No. 5 by Anton Brucker.<\/p>\n
The orchestra has two performances annually. The performances
\nin Indonesia and Taiwan are part of the summer sessions 2002,
\nwhile the winter sessions will be conducted in Berlin, Germany in
\nJanuary 2003. This exciting event takes place in Jakarta this
\nyear, mainly because Indonesia has just been granted full
\nmembership of the JMWO during its annual meeting in Vienna last
\nmonth. This is indeed a significant moment for Indonesia as the
\nhost, because it means Indonesia is accepted and trusted to
\nbecome part of the international youth orchestra network.<\/p>\n
According to Yayuk Rahardjo, President of Jeunesses Musicales
\nIndonesia, Indonesian youth has great potential in classical
\nmusic. However, there are inadequate references due to limited
\nclassical performances in Indonesia. Statistically, an average of
\ntwo to three annual performances of international standard are
\nconducted here, while in contrast European countries have 100
\nconcerts in a day.<\/p>\n
\"Hopefully this particular concert becomes the inspiration for
\nthe Indonesian youngsters to develop their talents in classical
\nmusic. On the other hand, through this concert we would also wish
\nto help those youth who have mistakenly used drugs and become
\nmentally disturbed,\" said Yayuk.<\/p>\n
In order to create a truly international ensemble, not more
\nthan 10 musicians of the same nationality are selected.
\nApplications are generally made by tape; which is sent to the
\nnational sections of their country's Jeunesses Musicales. The JM
\nsections then sends the recordings to the office in Berlin. A
\ncommittee consisting of members of the Berlin Philharmonic
\nOrchestra and representatives of the JMWO makes the final
\nselection in Berlin.<\/p>\n
This year, 490 young musicians worldwide have applied to
\nbecome members of JMWO and in Indonesia; approximately 100
\napplicants have submitted their entries. From those 100, only 25
\npassed and formed the first Indonesian National Youth Orchestra.
\nTwo of them have been selected to join JMWO, namely Paulus
\nRegandi, a 16-year-old violinist from Jakarta and Putri Juri
\nAnggraini, an 18-year-old cellist from ISI (Indonesian Arts
\nSchool) Yogyakarta.<\/p>\n
To be part of this orchestra every member is not only expected
\nto have quality in musical skills, but also maturity and at least
\na slight understanding of English as the main language of
\ncommunication.<\/p>\n
\"Language is hardly a problem,\" said Susanne Heyer, director
\nof the Jeunesses Musicales World Orchestra. \"Although they come
\nfrom different countries with different languages and accents,
\nthey are united in music.\"<\/p>\n
JMWO have members from countries that in the real world are
\nfighting each other, but in this case, they are sitting side by
\nside and playing musical instruments together. This is the beauty
\nof friendship built by such orchestras.<\/p>\n
\"The boundless enthusiasm and dedication of the members of the
\norchestra are accompanied by both motivation and commitment,\"
\nsaid Susanne. \"Every year we get to know young people from all
\nover the world, which shows that peaceful and respectful co-
\noperation doesn't need to remain a dream. I wish myself that all
\npeople in this world would experience this, and learn from it.\"<\/p>\n
By looking at the performance of these young, fresh and
\nmotivated musicians, people can appreciate both the beauty of
\nmusic as an art as well as the peaceful feeling it brings. Let
\nthis be the time to stimulate the full capacity of our young
\ngeneration to become more professional in their future music
\ncareers.<\/p>\n
For ticket information, please contact:
\nJeunesses Musicales Indonesia;
\nTel : 7245210;
\nEmail: jmi@dnet.net.id<\/p>",
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