We were thrilled to present the Young Mannheim Symphonists youth orchestra program in Melbourne in 2022, continuing to provide young Victorian musicians with the opportunity to be part of our unique youth orchestra program.
At the 2022 VIC Intensive, directed by Rachael Beesley, emerging artists plunged into masterpieces by Mayer, Mozart and Beethoven. After four days of workshops, tutorials and orchestral rehearsals, the 2022 VIC Intensive culminated in a public concert in which the Young Mannheim Symphonists perform the repertoire they have prepared throughout the week.
The Young Mannheim Symphonists directors and tutors are principal musicians of the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra – professional musicians who specialise in historically informed performance on period instruments. Their knowledge of musical styles, articulations, and embellishments comes from years of experience performing; reading treatises and studying scores; experimenting with instruments and interpretations; and sharing with their peers and their students. They are passionate about understanding our musical heritage in the context in which it was created, and they are even more passionate about inspiring and enlightening others.
