The Basque National Orchestra and Robert Trevino record together for the first time
The recordings will be launched in the record market by the international label Ondine Records and will involve two very different registers: the most symphonic and universally popular Ravel and a compendium of little-known American composers.
Jaume Santonja, new Associate Conductor of the Basque National Orchestra
The young maestro will be joining the Basque National Orchestra to carry out assistance tasks during the 2020/2021 Season.
The Miramon Matinées are back next Saturday 10 October
After the loss of six matinées of the previous season due to the pandemic, the series of concerts is back with renewed strength, with some of the proposals lost in spring; many of the orchestra's ensembles are preparing to offer their recitals, the Kup taldea and Suhar korua will be joining us, and the complete orchestra will offer a general rehearsal under the orders of its chief conductor, Robert Treviño.
The season will kick off next Saturday 10 October at 11:00 in Miramon with Belharra, comprised by musicians from the orchestra, who will perform two string quartets by Schubert and Beethoven.
This season 20/21, the Basque National Orchestra has your safety in mind
Throughout this pandemic, we have made it our priority to put on as many concerts from the season programme as possible in line with measures that ensure your safety. Below, we outline some features that make this season different from previous ones.
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.