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...
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]
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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]