Erasmus Orchestra in Florence
The Erasmus Orchestra returned to perform in the opening concert of Fiera Didacta Italia, the most important trade fair for the school world. The event took place on Wednesday 20 March at 7 pm at the Teatro Niccolini in Florence.
The performance was conducted by Maestro Elio Orciuolo and the programme included a selection of pieces by some of the greatest European composers such as Mozart, Donizetti, Bizet and Puccini.
The Erasmus Orchestra in concert in Seville to celebrate the civic participation of young people
On April 4th, at 6 pm, at Fibes in Seville, the music of the Erasmus Orchestra kicked off the “Erasmus+ event: dissemination of the EU values”, in the presence of 2000 young people from all over Europe to celebrate the values of being European citizens.
In the same place the Erasmus Generation Meeting (EGM) 2024, in the presence of Vice President of the European Commission Margaritis Schinas, and of Spanish Educational Authorities and with the video message by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.
The concert was introduced by the coordinator of the Erasmus+ National Agency INDIRE, Sara Pagliai, and by the Director of the Spanish Erasmus+ National Agency SEPIE, Alfonso Gentil.
The Orchestra consists of 50 musicians/students from approximately 60 Conservatoires throughout Europe, who have undergone or are undergoing an Erasmus international mobility experience.
The concert was conducted by Maestro Elio Orciuolo, featuring a symphonic program and opera arias by some of the greatest European composers, including Mozart, Rossini, Bizet, de Falla, and Puccini, enhanced by a dance performance by the “Antonio Ruiz Soler” Conservatoire of Dance in Seville.
The organization of the concert has received support from the “Francisco Guerrero” Conservatoire of Music in Seville and the Andalusian Youth Orchestra – OJA and the Regional Government of Andalusia.
The performance of the Erasmus Orchestra was part of the program of the Conference “Civic Participation and EU values. Make Europe shine!”, organised by SEPIE, the Spanish Erasmus+ National Agency from April 3rd to 5th, for the “PEACE – Participation Erasmus Alumni for Civic Engagement” initiative, a cooperation activity coordinated by the Erasmus+ National Agency INDIRE aimed at developing moments of discussion and dissemination with a network of Program stakeholders on the theme of civic engagement and participation in democratic life.
The concert and the first day of EGM were live-streamed on the event’s website.
What is the Erasmus Orchestra
The Erasmus Orchestra was established in 2017, on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Erasmus, at the initiative of the Erasmus+ Italian Agency INDIRE.
The initiative holds symbolic significance and aims to spread the values of the “Erasmus Generation” – open, dynamic, and supportive – and of Europe, using music as a metaphor for integration, encounter, and the development of skills beyond any linguistic, geographic, or cultural barrier.
The Orchestra also aims to promote the many training and mobility opportunities offered by Erasmus+ for students in the field of Higher Artistic and Musical Education (AFAM) and contribute to enhancing the talents and excellence of European Conservatoires and Musical Institutes, promoting collaborations and partnerships that provide internationalisation opportunities and professional experiences for young musicians.
Since 2023, the European Association of Conservatoires (AEC) has also been collaborating on the initiative.
