After fundraising, the group performed their first concert in 2015, with 30 Syrian musicians and 20 from Germany. Photos: Blueprints of war: Syrian artists paint the struggle The posters by Fares Cachoux are simple and haunting. Hide Caption 2 of 10 Photos: Blueprints of war: Syrian artists paint the struggle Syrian artist Sedki Al Imam fled his hometown of Aleppo in 2012, eventually finding a home with his wife in Uppsala, Sweden. Hide Caption 4 of 10 Photos: Blueprints of war: Syrian artists paint the struggle The war has destroyed Aleppo, like other parts of Syria, artist Jawad says. Hide Caption 10 of 10A cultural ministryFor Raed, the orchestra isn't a pet project -- he has grand ambitions for the group.

Source: CNN November 21, 2016 01:02 UTC