After almost a year of rehearsals, the time had finally come: the orchestra trip to Buc could go ahead. Near Versailles, pupils from the DFG-LFA in Buc, Saarbrücken, Freiburg and Strasbourg came together to rehearse intensively together for the first time over a period of three days. The result of their hard work was showcased in a final concert at the renowned ‘Académie équestre du Château de Versailles’. A multicultural and varied programme entitled ‘Crépuscules’ was presented to the public. For the first time, the orchestra was supported by the large choir of the DFG-LFA Buc, conducted by Mr Courseaux and Ms Peyre.
This project was founded five years ago by Mr Courseaux and Mr Chen (DFG-LFA Buc) and Ms Choi and Ms Kusmirek (DFG-LFA Saarbrücken). Since then, the DFG-LFA in Freiburg and Strasbourg have also joined the project, in the hope of involving the DFG-LFA in Hamburg as well, although this has unfortunately not yet been possible this year. This year, the orchestra and choir were conducted by five teachers: Mr Courseaux, Mr Chen and Ms Peyre from Buc, as well as Ms Kusmirek and Ms Choi from Saarbrücken. Mme Giret from Saarbrücken provided us with invaluable support in organising the trip. For the DFG-LFA Saarbrücken orchestra, this trip was also a special occasion: it was the last joint orchestra trip with Ms Kusmirek and Ms Choi, as both will be leaving the school for a year in the coming academic year. We very much hope that in 2028 we will be able to make music together again with our two wonderful teachers and organise a new concert!
Valentin Verstappen Tourtet