The Young Mannheim Symphonists 2023 National Academy was co-directed by Rachael Beesley and Nicole van Bruggen and was a residential course from Tuesday 11 – Sunday 16 April at St Peters Lutheran College in Brisbane. Successful applicants from ACT, NSW, QLD, SA and VIC and had the opportunity to board for five nights, and spend their days and evenings participating in workshops, tutorials and orchestral rehearsals. The National Academy culminated in a public concert in which the Young Mannheim Symphonists performed the repertoire they had prepared throughout the week.
In 2023, the orchestra was conducted by Rachael Beesley, and explored masterpieces by Mendelssohn, Beethoven and Bizet! The Young Mannheim Symphonists 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.
