Syrian National Orchestra: ‘When there is violence, you have to make music'

With war ravaging their homeland, the Syrian National Orchestra have been scattered across the globe. But five years since the violence erupted, the group are reuniting for a cathartic tour – and opening GlastonburyFive years ago, the 90-strong Syrian National Orchestra for Arabic Music drew stars from Plácido Domingo to Gorillaz to perform with them at their home in Damascus Opera House. Today, with the bitter civil war still raging, its musicians are scattered across the globe. Some ...

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