West-Eastern Divan Orchestra
Based in Seville, Spain, the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra was founded in 1999 by conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim and literary theorist and writer Edward Said, in an attempt to bring together young musicians of Israeli, Palestinian, Iranian, and Arab nationalities in a spirit of international cooperation and understanding. The orchestra was named after Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's 1819 poetry anthology on occidental and oriental themes, "West-östlicher Diwan." Originally anticipated to be a small chamber group for a workshop to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Goethe's birth, it became a full-fledged orchestra because of the high number of applicants. The first workshop was held in Weimar, Germany, but later workshops have been held in Spain. The West-Eastern Divan Orchestra also tours internationally, notably concentrating its efforts on the Middle East. Because a private foundation has given the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra a home in Seville, Spanish musicians are also welcomed as members of the ensemble. Since its formation, the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra has been awarded the Principe de Asturias Concord Award, as well as the Japan Arts Association's Premium Imperiale Award.
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Discography
11 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Beethoven: Triple Concerto & Symphony No. 7 (Live)
Anne-Sophie Mutter, Yo-Yo Ma, Daniel Barenboim, West-Eastern Divan Orchestra
Classical - Released by Deutsche Grammophon (DG) on Apr 3, 2020
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Hommage à Boulez
West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Daniel Barenboim
Classical - Released by Deutsche Grammophon (DG) on Mar 3, 2017
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Beethoven: Triple Concerto & Symphony No. 7 (Live)
Anne-Sophie Mutter, Yo-Yo Ma, Daniel Barenboim, West-Eastern Divan Orchestra
Classical - Released by Deutsche Grammophon (DG) on Apr 3, 2020
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
R. Strauss: Don Quixote – Ravel: Bolero
West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Daniel Barenboim, Michael Barenboim, Miriam Manasherov, Kian Soltani
Classical - Released by Deutsche Grammophon (DG) on Oct 25, 2019
24-Bit 48.0 kHz - Stereo -
The Ramallah Concert
Daniel Barenboim, West-Eastern Divan Orchestra
Classical - Released by Warner Classics International on Mar 13, 2006
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Argerich - Barenboim - Mozart, Schumann, Beethoven, Ravel
Martha Argerich, Daniel Barenboim, West-Eastern Divan Orchestra
Classical - Released by Universal Music Group International on Jul 31, 2015
24-Bit 48.0 kHz - Stereo -
Mozart: Sinfonia concertante, K. 297b
Daniel Barenboim, West-Eastern Divan Orchestra
Classical - Released by Warner Classics International on Mar 13, 2006
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
R. Strauss: Don Quixote – Ravel: Bolero
West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Daniel Barenboim, Michael Barenboim, Miriam Manasherov, Kian Soltani
Classical - Released by Deutsche Grammophon (DG) on Oct 25, 2019
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique; Liszt: Les Préludes (Live In London / 2009)
West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Daniel Barenboim
Classical - Released by Decca Music Group Ltd. on Jan 1, 2013
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Hommage à Boulez
West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, Daniel Barenboim
Classical - Released by Deutsche Grammophon (DG) on Mar 3, 2017
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Argerich - Barenboim - Mozart, Schumann, Beethoven, Ravel
Martha Argerich, Daniel Barenboim, West-Eastern Divan Orchestra
Classical - Released by Universal Music Group International on Jul 31, 2015
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo