The Basque National Orchestra kicks off its most difficult season with a celebration of Schubert
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 changes the dates of several auditions
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.
The Basque National Orchestra presents its 20/21 Season
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.
The Basque National Orchestra presents its new brand image
The Basque National Orchestra launches its new identity, the result of a long period of reflection and dialogue, and continues to aspire to increasing recognition.
The Basque National Orchestra strikes up on stage for an eight-concert mini season
Unable to perform in the same space as its audience at this time, the Basque National Orchestra will broadcast to the public via TV and social networks.
It is the first orchestra in Spain – and one of the few in Europe – to return to the stage, and it will do so under the baton of its chief conductor, Robert Trevino.
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The Basque National Orchestra joins the call to stay at home for the duration of the health emergency that plagues our country and makes its own small contribution during this period of confinement in the form of a variety of multimedia content.