Music to their ears

ELCHE City Council made its support for the city’s Symphonic Orchestra known on Wednesday, February 15, with the announcement that it will double funding to €120,000.

City mayor, Carlos González, announced that his administration will double funding during a meeting with the President of Elche Symphonic Orchestra (OSCE), Carlos Pérez. The funding is set to be used in a variety of concerts, events and community engagement projects in the next year and support the orchestra’s new foundation.

González threw his support behind the OSCE saying, “We want to provide stability to the orchestra and show our support for the artistic work and musical values of what is undoubtedly the longest­running orchestra in the province of Alicante.”

With more than three decades of history, the orchestra is a pillar of culture and arts in the city and the council wants to guarantee its legacy in educating locals in music and putting incredible concerts on to delighted audiences.

The orchestra is made up of around 80 skilled musicians whose performances have placed the OSCE within the top 10 orchestras in Spain.