Why the Third Orchestra?
The first orchestra: Formal, set roles, set forms, hierachical. The symphony orchestra, the jazz big band.
The second orchestra: A meets B, East meets West, Jazz meets Classical. Where players might come as representatives. Perhaps might be interested in fusion.
The third orchestra: Beyond the binary, a place where each individual brings their own story.
They might be a Korean traditional player who also is very experienced in free improvisation. An Indian musician born in London. A jazz musician using live electronics. A composer who studied in Java.
Not so much fusion, rather we reflect the experience, sensibilites and lineage of each person, allowing them to stay being that musician - in an alchemy with the others.
It is led, not from the top, but from the centre.
..and most of all why..
We believe in celebrating the joy of difference. As the BBC said, in its very first motto 100 years ago: ‘nation shall speak peace unto nation’. This is so needed now.