Davos 2017 - Closing Performance

The Afghan Women’s Orchestra “Zohra“ from Kabul joins forces with members of Geneva’s youth Orchestre du Collège for a powerful affirmation of friendship and trust across cultures. Join this momentous occasion to witness a performance by Afghanistan’s first female conductors and the first women to play music in their country in 30 years. Introduced by - Nico Daswani, Programme Lead, Arts and Culture, World Economic Forum - W. Lee Howell, Head of Global Programming, Member of the Managing Board, World Economic Forum With - Zarifa Adiba, Conductor, Zohra Orchestra, Afghanistan National Institute of Music (ANIM), Afghanistan - Negin Khpolwak, Conductor, Zohra Orchestra, Afghanistan National Institute of Music (ANIM), Afghanistan - Ahmad Sarmast, Founder, Afghanistan National Institute of Music (ANIM), Afghanistan