Members of The Impossible Orchestra
Gili Schwarzman
Flute/ Piccolo
"It is an opportunity for all of us to come together for those who cannot speak out”.
Emmanuel Pahud
Flute
“Thanks to music, we can touch the spirituality of people. It is a medium that takes us out of everyday life, that takes us out of trauma and bad experiences that we have lived”.
Paquito D’Rivera
Clarinet/Saxophone
“[The reason] why we are doing this project is very important. Many women have been abused in Mexico and around the world. […] I am very proud to be part of this cause."
Stefan Schweigert
Basson
"This is a reason for hope that in exceptional times with exceptional measures there are not only limitations, but also the possibility of developing spaces to reflect and return to the essential."
Stefan Dohr
Horn
“Of course, art and culture have a mission. Without art and without culture there is no society, there is no politics, there is nothing ... "
Sarah Willis
Horn
“Music is a special language. Music inspires. Music gives you hope. Music is a very connecting thing.”
Felix Klieser
Horn
"It is a signal that we send, that all human beings are equal, that all human beings should have the same rights, that all human beings should have the same opportunities”.
Pacho Flores
Trumpet
“It is an important moment to empathize with people. And what better way, than through music”.
Arturo Sandoval
Trumpet
“For me it is a real honor and a pleasure to participate in this project. […] Music is my life, but it is also a strong spiritual need”.
Maxim Vengerov
Violin
"What music can do is send a message of peace, because music is (like the virus) very contagious”.
Guy Braunstein
Violin
"I think most of us feel the same: the need that we should do something about it, say something about it, and use our voices clearly”.
Aleksey Igudesman
Violin
“Music-making is about energy. The energy you transmit as a performer, and when you’re playing with other people, is what energy you have together”.
Nemanja Radulović
Violin
"Personally, I can't imagine a world without emotions, because only then can we create our own story through music”.
Amihai Grosz
Viola
“It’s a little bit like a dream team. In a very humble way, I’m just so happy to be here, and very lucky to do this”.
Rolando Fernández
Cello
"We have a message to convey. What better than to do it with music, with the best people of the highest level”.
Jan Vogler
Cello
“It is always a journey together with the audience, with those who listen to us. […] Through music, a very special feeling of unity is created”.
Alisa Weilerstein
Cello
“I think that anyone who has any sort of public platform, especially in these days, should not only be encouraged, but obligated to use their voices to make life better for those who are underserved”.
Edicson Ruiz
Double bass
“One transmits something invisible to the public the message of infinity. He who listens to it also rises with infinity”.
Cristina Gómez Godoy
Oboe
“It is very important to demonstrate to everyone what is happening: the things that are not seen. It is impossible to silence music”.
Albrecht Mayer
Oboe
“We now have a lot of time to reflect about the world around us. As artists, we have a very high responsibility for the welfare of society”.
Jörgen van Rijen
Trombone
“During the coronavirus, people begin to reflect and ask what is the meaning of things. Music is a beautiful way of expressing positive messages for those who need it the most”.
Joseph Alessi
Trombone
“The interpreter always emits a message from his instrument. […] That's what music is for: to connect with others ”.
Stefan Schulz
Trombone
If one with his profession can move something - even if it is only to initiate the discussion or raise awareness about a topic - then I am happy AND THANKFUL to participate”
Alexander von Puttkamer
Tuba
"I find it fascinating that this project allows you to play with famous artists who are very far away and that one perhaps only knows about records”.
Benjamin Forster
Timpani
“I think that good music and good musicians can change the world in a way that we reach a better side together. I really hope we can influence people positively with nice music”.
Christoph Sietzen
Percussions
"[...] of course, as an artist one also tries to contribute in the best possible way to support society”.
Rolando Villazón
Percussions
"I have great admiration for those who are there [in Mexico], for those who are fighting”.
Yuniet Lombida
Percussions
"Impossible is the name, but nothing is impossible. It is a rule that we know we can break”.
Elisa Carrillo Cabrera
Dancer
“When you see something that inspires you, that touches your heart, such as music or movement, great feelings arise within you: they can change your spirit. (…) It makes you feel that everything will be fine”.
Alondra de la Parra
Conductor/ Piano
“The whole spirit of this project is connecting with so many people in my country who are suffering, and many others who can generate change”.
Production
Christopher Wheeldon
Choreography
"This project is a reflection of the community, of unity, at a time when we are essentially trapped in our home”.
Christian Berger
Video Director
Christian Berger is a journalist and programme editor with the 'Society and Documentaries' Department of Deutsche Welle. He graduated from the Technical University of Berlin with a degree as Media Consultant.
