We were thrilled to present the Young Mannheim Symphonists youth orchestra program again in Brisbane in 2025, continuing to provide young Queensland musicians with the opportunity to be part of our unique youth orchestra program, co-directed by Rachael Beesley and Nicole van Bruggen.
At the 2025 QLD State Academy, the orchestra was conducted by Rachael Beesley. Successful applicants explored Classical and Romantic masterpieces during four days of workshops, tutorials and orchestral rehearsals. The 2025 QLD State Academy culminated in a public concert in which the Young Mannheim Symphonists performed the repertoire they prepared throughout the week. The Academy and concert took place at St Peters Lutheran College in Indooroopilly.
Young Mannheim Symphonists directors and faculty 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.
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Concert recording coming soon on our YouTube!
Young Mannheim Symphonists
2025 QLD State Academy
co-directed by Rachael Beesley and Nicole van Bruggen
Tuesday 1 – Saturday 5 July
PROGRAM
Conducted by Rachael Beesley
JOSEPH HAYDN
Symphony No.103 in E flat major ‘Drumroll’
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
Symphony No.1 in C major, Op.21
Held at St Peters Lutheran College, Indooroopilly.
Click to read the program booklet.
