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Madagascar Orchestra brings 20 young musicians together for classical concert

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Around 20 young musicians from Madagascar Orchestra performed works by Rossini and Johann Strauss Sr at the 173rd lunchtime classical concert. The performance took place on Tuesday at the Institut français de Madagascar as part of the ensemble’s training work, according to Lexpress.

Around 20 young musicians from Madagascar Orchestra took part on Tuesday in the 173rd lunchtime classical concert at the Institut français de Madagascar in Antananarivo. They presented the results of their work, performing pieces by Rossini and Johann Strauss Sr, L’Express reports.

The concert is part of the lunchtime classical series held at the Institut français de Madagascar. L’Express provides no further details about the programme or the young musicians.

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