Crossing Roads

Crossing Roads is an exhilarating concert film that brings the full spectacle of the 40th anniversary of the Euregio Youth Orchestra (EJO) to the screen. Under the expert direction of conductor Hans Casteleyn, the orchestra launches into a thunderous blast of Rossini’s “William Tell Overture,” celebrating the ensemble’s storied past while gazing forward to a bright future. The program weaves together beloved classics and fresh, exhilarating discoveries: from the spirited “Piet Hein Rhapsody” by Peter Van Anrooy, to Maurice Ravel’s dazzling Piano Concerto in G, which will be performed by 12‑year‑old champion Akari Bastiaens—winner of the 2025 Princess Christina Competition. Following intermission, the film takes viewers on an adventurous odyssey, pairing Gustav Holst’s lesser‑known “The Ballet from The Perfect Fool” with Igor Stravinsky’s explosive “Suite from The Firebird (1919).” The journey culminates in the adventurous “Scherzo for motorcycle and orchestra” by Jhon Williams and the iconic “Raider’s March” from Indiana Jones by John Williams—reminding us that, even after four decades, the EJO is still on the road, chasing new horizons: “It’s not the years, darling, it’s the miles!” Don’t miss this dynamic tribute to a beloved orchestra and the young talents that will shape its tomorrow.