Scala Ensemble

Holandsko

Scala ensemble, Zutphen, The Netherlands ensemble, Zutphen, The Netherlands ensemble, Zutphen, The Netherlands The Scala ensemble is founded in 1999 bij Petra Westra and has been under her artistic leadership ever since. In order to develop more responsibility the young musicians mostly play without a conductor. This contributes to their musical end ensemble skills. The 30 members have the age of 9 to 15 years. The Scala ensemble has proved to give a huge leap to the ones who would like to make music and especially the violin their profession. The ensemble has given concerts in The Netherlands, Germany and Belgium and won many prices. Yearly, the Scala ensemble gives concerts in the nearby area. In 2001 the Scala ensemble was finalist at the Proviciaal Muziekcouncours Overijssel, and won this concours in 2002. In May 2005 they recieved a first price cum laude at the European Musicfestival for Young People. In May 2011 the ensemble participated the European Youth Musicfestival in Neerpelt, Belgium and recieved the first price. In may 2012 the scala ensemble participated at the FIMU.