Course
London, United Kingdom
Posted: 13 Jan 2026
Strauss An Alpine Symphony: Rehearsal Course
14 - 15 Mar, 2026
The Rehearsal Orchestra offers a two-day, intensive workshop on Richard Strauss’ tone poem An Alpine Symphony (Eine Alpensinfonie). Premiered in 1915, the work describes the exhilarating expedition of a trek through the Alpine mountains, featuring waterfalls, glaciers and an ear-splitting storm.
Scored for a large orchestra, with additional woodwind and brass, including a heckelphone, Wagner tubas and off-stage brass, the orchestration includes parts for wind and thunder machines, and cowbells.
Working under Artistic Director Levon Parikian, with the benefit of a team of experienced professional strings principals.
Schedule:
Saturday 14 March 2026
14.30-17.30
Sunday 15 March 2026
10.30-13.30
14.30-17.15
Open Rehearsal 17.45-18.45
Applications are invited from advanced players over the age of 18.
Participation costs: £65 (student £35).
Scored for a large orchestra, with additional woodwind and brass, including a heckelphone, Wagner tubas and off-stage brass, the orchestration includes parts for wind and thunder machines, and cowbells.
Working under Artistic Director Levon Parikian, with the benefit of a team of experienced professional strings principals.
Schedule:
Saturday 14 March 2026
14.30-17.30
Sunday 15 March 2026
10.30-13.30
14.30-17.15
Open Rehearsal 17.45-18.45
Applications are invited from advanced players over the age of 18.
Participation costs: £65 (student £35).
Closing date: n/a
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