Artists and minorities in Syria caught between hope and fear

The Syrian National Symphony Orchestra returns to the stage in Damascus after eight months of silence. Under conductor Missak Baghboudarian, musicians like Rahaf Sheikhani and George Moussa are performing despite growing uncertainty. Political shifts have marginalized classical music. Once a symbol of cultural diversity, the Damascus Opera now reflects a fractured society. The orchestra’s struggle highlights the fragile role of art in Syria’s future.

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