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Protectors of the Earth
Desert
Performing an orchestra concert in the Dunes of Sahara
an international film production bringing an orchestra into the Moroccan Desert
The Project by the numbers
Project Insights
Rehearsal
7 days
Casablanca
This intensive phase combines orchestral rehearsals, musical alignment, and production preparation in one central location.
Shoot
3 days
Erg Chebbi, Sahara
Filming takes place in the Sahara dunes with grand piano, orchestra, choir, and behind-the-scenes documentary footage.
Musicians
100+
International
The project is built around a large youth ensemble taking shared responsibility for both creative and organizational work.
Choir
4+
4 ensembles
Planned participants include Bulgarian, Ukrainian, German, and Moroccan choir voices in one collaborative setup.
Concerts
2
CAS & MHM
In addition to filming, the project includes live performances in Morocco and Germany as public outcomes.
Media
5+
Film, audio & more
Deliverables include a music film, documentary content, social media storytelling, a photography album, and high-quality audio recordings.
Project Leadership
An innovative ensemble, independently organized and led by over 100 young musicians from the UNESCO City of Music Mannheim. National award winner Demokratisch Handeln & Youth Education Award Baden-Württemberg.