School 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. 

The tour features a vibrant programme of orchestral and chamber music, including works by Beethoven, Wagner, Respighi, Dukas, and Enescu, alongside world premieres by emerging composers from the Western Balkans and the WBYO-commissioned Accordion Concerto Op. 144 by Stefan Heucke.

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. 

Support the Orchestra

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