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West–Eastern Divan Orchestra…

The West–Eastern Divan Orchestra is based in Seville (Spain). Musicians from countries in the Middle East, Egypt, Iran, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria & Spain. Founded in 1999 by the legendary conductor Daniel Barenboim & academic Edward Said. Named after an anthology of poems by Goethe.

West-Eastern Divan Orchestra

Martha Argerich, pianist & a long-time performing partner of Barenboim is an honorary member of the orchestra. The aim of West–Eastern Divan Orchestra is to promote understanding between Israelis & Palestinians to pave the way for a peaceful solution to  Arab–Israeli conflict. Leverages the power of music as a universal, unifying force. A wonderful initiative.

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Movies on mountains…

Best movies ever made on mountains, awe-inspiring….

Touching The Void – true story of 2 climbers & their perilous journey up the tough west face of Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes, 1985.

Everest – tragic story of New Zealand’s Robert ‘Rob’ Edwin Hall. Together with Scott Fischer teamed up on a joint expedition to ascend Mount Everest (Himalayas) in 1996.

Nanga Parbat – tragic Nanga Parbat (Himalayas) expedition by 2 Messner brothers in 1970.

North Face – true story about a competition to climb the most dangerous rock in the Alps, conquer the unclimbed north face of Swiss Massif – the Eiger. 2 German climbers began their daring ascent in 1936.

The Wildest Dream – astonishing visuals tell the story of George Mallory, 1st man to attempt a summit of Mount Everest (Himalayas) & Conrad Anker, the mountaineer who found Mallory’s frozen remains, 75 years later.

Meru – 3 elite climbers struggled to find their way as they climbed Mount Meru, one of the most coveted prizes in the high stakes game of Himalayan big wall climbing.

The Summit – story of the deadliest day on the world’s most dangerous mountain. 11 climbers mysteriously vanished on K2 (Himalayas)

K2 – climbers attempt K2 (Himalayas) in 2009, 100th anniversary of landmark 1909 expedition. Experience the adventure, peril & serenity of a most merciless peak.

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