Yazidi People

Yazidi People

In 2019 Michael headed a team to support the Yazidi people in re-establishing their music in the refugee camps after the ISIS genocide in 2014. This was instigated by the AMAR Foundation and supported by the British Council. For more information, read Stolen Yazidi...
2012 Lives: East End orchestra builds on Olympic focus

2012 Lives: East End orchestra builds on Olympic focus

BBC TV London links Michael Bochmann and 20 lives to the Olympics: “Michael Bochmann, a professional violinist who leads the Water City Festival Orchestra, talks about why creating a community orchestra is so important for the East End.” [bbc.co.uk]
2012 Lives: Michael’s first show

2012 Lives: Michael’s first show

BBC TV London links Michael Bochmann and 20 lives to the Olympics: “Michael Bochmann succeeds in setting up a community orchestra in east London and organises the first public performance by the group.” [news.bbc.co.uk]