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Federal Cross of Merit for Deborah and Luise
On May 22, 2025, Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will present the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany to Musaik founders Luise Börner and Deborah
Oehler.
"Luise and Deborah open up the world of music to children, teaching them to make music together. Through their project, Musaik — Making Music Without Borders, they provide young people with
free access to instruments and musical training. More than 100 children from over 20 countries learn to play string and wind instruments with them. They learn in groups, which teaches them
responsibility, communication, and tolerance. Children and young people can regularly showcase their skills by performing in the orchestra or participating in concerts. This boosts their
self-confidence. Luise Börner and Deborah Oehler's project succeeds in creating equal opportunities and strengthening the community in Dresden in this way. According to the explanatory
statement."
From Damascus to Dresden
Yara studies violin in Damascus. Her instrument is from Vienna. When her home country of Syria is torn apart by war and destruction, she is unable to take her beloved violin with her when she has to fly. It was only after Yara arrived at Musaik in Dresden that a friend brought the violin from Damascus to Dresden.
The musical journey of musaic begins in Damascus with Syrian pieces such as 'Bint El Shalabiya', crosses Turkey with folk tunes such as 'Ah Ya Zein!', swings through Austria with a Viennese waltz and finally reaches the musical world of Germany, where peace returns with Johannes Brahms' Lullaby.
There are two opportunities to hear this musical journey:
- On 19 June 2025, in the gym of the 121st grammar school at Gamigstrasse 28 in Dresden-Prohlis
- And on 25 June 2025 at the Palais Sommer Dresden
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Insights into our work
At www.musaik.eu/blog we have been documenting the Musaik Orchestra's rehearsals and concert preparations since February 2023 and show what happens between the concerts in pictures, videos and texts. You are welcome to send your own impressions or ideas for the blog by email to communication@musaik.eu . There is also a comment function available in the blog - we look forward to a (friendly) exchange!
