Basque National Orchestra

Performances of the complete Schubert symphonies – unprecedented in the Basque Country – from 25 September to 1 October, in the usual four capitals, will mark the beginning of a season which is hugely challenging logistically, and musically very ambitious. 

The Basque National Orchestra has changed the dates of three auditions: two for a seat in the orchestra (one flute tutti playing piccolo and two viola tutti) and one for double-bass extra musicians. Contrary to initial plans, these will now take place in August.

The harp soloist audition will still take place in early October, and the orchestra has announced a further audition in August for bass trombone extra musicians.

This season, the orchestra will place emphasis on the Romantic era. This will be clearly seen through the inclusion of all of Schubert's symphonies (as a Schubert marathon), as well as through the role of Schumann. Also important this season will be Wagner, who represents a break away from Romanticism. They will take us to other great composers like Mahler and Rachmaninoff.

This will be Robert Trevino's fourth season as main conductor. He will continue with his long-term musical vision and working on improving the orchestra artistically. He will conduct five concert programmes and take the orchestra on tour once again – this time through Italy (Udine, Bergamo, Brescia) and to Zagreb in April of 2021.