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About World Doctors Orchestra

The driving force behind the World Doctors Orchestra is the conviction that neither national borders nor political or economic interests should limit access to adequate healthcare.

Now in its 18th season, the World Doctors Orchestra has grown to include over 2000 physician-musicians from over 60 countries. Four times a year, physicians from around the world meet for several days of intensive rehearsals to then exchange their white coats for evening attire and perform charity concerts. The proceeds from each concert session go to selected medical aid organizations. In addition to the direct financial contribution, organizations benefit substantially from the international solidarity and media attention associated with WDO concerts.

Since 2008, the World Doctors Orchestra has performed more than 50 concerts in major concert halls throughout the world to rave reviews and has raised more than 2.5 Million Euros for Medical Charities.

Come share our mission!

Experience the joy of beautiful music, and the excitement of international collaboration, friendship and philanthropy as the World Doctors Orchestra presents a unique all strings concert to benefit:

April 3, 2027 7:30PM Maltz Performing Arts Center

April 4, 2027 3:00PM Kulas Hall Cleveland Institute of Music

Program:

Britten Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge

Shostakovich Concerto No. 1 in C minor for Piano, Trumpet, and String Orchestra, op. 35

Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings in C major, op. 48

Featured Guest Artists:

Stefan Willich

Conductor

Founder, World Doctors Orchestra

Antonio Pompa-Baldi

Piano Soloist

Distinguished Head of Piano, Cleveland Institute of Music

Jack Sutte

Trumpet Soloist

The Cleveland Orchestra

Proceeds from the concert will be donated to:

In Medwish Medworks, WDO has found a partner and collaborator that truly shares our mission! Medwish Medworks is an internationally impactful Cleveland based non-profit that provides medical supplies and services to communities in need throughout the world.