My life in College du Léman

During the course of this year I, Yousef Kassem, have challenged myself educationally as well as creatively. This year has proven to be unforeseeable, if you take into account all the good thats occurred as well as the bad, both weighing themselves out evenly, this year I had pushed myself to a point I thought I was not capable off in order to be able to display the grades I have achieved over the course of these three marking periods. A year ago I would have deemed it impossible for me to succeed in such an equivocal manner, by pushing myself to succeed in my academics as well as striving for better health by my going to the gym three times a week for over two months.

Over the course off my life I have never really taken my academics seriously, any academic institution that I would attend in the past would always have quarrels with me in one way or another, but at some point I decided to myself enough was enough when I finally made my way to College du Leman.

This institution has taught me more about myself day by day throughout my two years of attendance. It has taught me the values of self preservation as well as given me insight to its infinite wisdom, this school has given me memories that I will cherish for the remainder off my life and has taught me lessons that I will be applying to every aspect of my life once I graduate, and somewhere within myself I know that I appreciate the opportunities that i have been given even though it is not easy to see. But perhaps the best experience off all was coming back to my tutors after a tedious day of schoolwork after a long day, knowing that whatever troubles ailed me, they would be there to guide me and make sure that I do not stray from the right path. To conclude this I would also like to mention that I look forward to whatever challenges await me next year, and that I look forward to graduating from College Du Leman.

Orchestre Suisse Romande

IMG_2092Being a boarder at CDL is not just about school,sports and trips. It is also about sharing different passions, trying new things, experiencing new sensations.

Yikang, attended on Friday the Classical Concert by the OSR. He had a great time and deeply enjoyed what he has seen and heard.

 

 

 

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Fondé en 1918 par Ernest Ansermet, qui en est le chef titulaire jusqu’en 1967, l’Orchestre de la Suisse Romande compte 112 musiciens permanents. Il assure ses concerts d’abonnement à Genève et Lausanne, les concerts symphoniques de la Ville de Genève, le concert annuel en faveur de l’ONU, ainsi que les représentations lyriques au Grand Théâtre de Genève. Sa réputation s’est bâtie au fil des ans grâce à ses enregistrements historiques et à son interprétation du répertoire français et russe du XXe siècle.

Son Directeur artistique et musical sera le chef britannique Jonathan Nott à partir de la saison 2016-2017. Son chef principal invité est le maestro japonais Kazuki Yamada.

Formation de réputation mondiale, l’Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, sous l’égide de son chef fondateur, puis des directeurs musicaux successifs (Paul Kletzki 1967-1970, Wolfgang Sawallisch 1970-1980, Horst Stein 1980-1985, Armin Jordan 1985-1997, Fabio Luisi 1997- 2002, Pinchas Steinberg 2002-2005, Marek Janowski 2005-2012, Neeme Järvi 2012-2015), a toujours contribué activement à l’histoire de la musique avec la découverte ou le soutien de compositeurs contemporains. Les œuvres de Claude Debussy, Igor Stravinski, Darius Milhaud, Arthur Honegger, Frank Martin, Benjamin Britten, Heinz Holliger, Peter Eötvös, James MacMillan, Pascal Dusapin, Michael Jarrell ou Richard Dubugnon ont été créées à Genève par l’OSR. C’est d’ailleurs toujours une de ses missions importantes: soutenir la création symphonique, et particulièrement suisse. L’OSR est partenaire de Pro Helvetia pour le projet « œuvres suisses » jusqu’en 2017.

 

Alexander Joel, Direction

Harriet Krijgh, Violoncelle

 

Programme

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827): Coriolan Overture, op. 62 (8’)

Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-75): Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-flat major, op. 107 (28’)

Interval (20’)

Felix Mendelssohn (1809-47): Symphony No. 4 in A major, op. 90, the Italian (27’)

Rome, the eternal city

Last week-end, the school has organised a trip to Rome. Some of our boys and girls spent four amazing days in one of the most exciting and interesting cities of the world.

Our very own Yikang took part on this trip and he seems to have enjoyed it very much

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Long Week-End

With the end of year exams on sight this Ascension Mini Holiday was good for all of us to relax a little and enjoy some of the nice weather.

Many left to go back home for a few days, others just travelled to many different places in Europe.

For those staying it was a nice opportunity to enjoy some spring weather and chill out at school.

Ertan for instance took part on the Wakeboard experience

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Ryan went biking twice and he was exhausted. There was cinema on Sunday for Ryan, Ertan and Axultan and the evenings were spent playing footvolley as below

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The good news is that next week-end it’s still another long week-end and we have 4 more days to rest. Then real business will begin 🙂

What a Weekend!

    Our weekend started on Wednesday even if the boarders had school until Friday we had the international dinner and all the Russian speaking community of the school delighted us with their culinary treasures!  Representing our house Ertan gave the best of his artistic and cooking competences and the results were incredibly well welcomed […]