Orchestra Concert

Be Embraced & Music of Today 2026 is the Western Balkans Youth Orchestra’s international summer and autumn tour, bringing together young musicians from the Western Balkans, Europe, and beyond for an artistic journey across the region and Germany.

Through residencies, chamber music masterclasses, and orchestral performances, the project combines high-level musical training with cultural exchange and international collaboration.

Experience an unforgettable evening of orchestral excellence as the Western Balkans Youth Orchestra (WBYO) makes its debut at the 2026 KotorArt International Music Festival.

Under the baton of Desar Sulejmani, more than 70 outstanding young musicians from across Europe present "Be Embraced"—a powerful musical journey from the Romantic era to the 21st century. The programme features masterpieces by Franz von Suppé, Paul Dukas, George Enescu, and Ottorino Respighi, alongside "From Shkodra with Love" by Albanian composer Gerti Druga, celebrating cultural dialogue and contemporary creativity.

Founded in 2019, the Western Balkans Youth Orchestra unites exceptional young musicians from the Western Balkans, the European Union, and beyond, demonstrating how music can build bridges across cultures and inspire a shared European future.

📍 Cinema Square, Kotor, Montenegro
📅 Wednesday, August 12, 2026
🕤 9:30 PM

Join us for an inspiring open-air concert where artistic excellence meets the spirit of unity, friendship, and hope. 🎻🌍✨

Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are, however, those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or EACEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

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Attend the concert and support the Western Balkans Youth Orchestra. All donations are greatly appreciated and directly support the WBYO project.