2026 Symphonic Workshop

Rossini/Respighi: La Boutique Fantasque

Tchaikovsky – Symphony no 5: Finale

 Hutt Valley High School, Lower Hutt
 Friday to Sunday, 11 - 13 September

Orchestral director: Mark Carter

Summary of the weekend

This year we explored some ballet music less familiar from "La Boutique Fantasque" and also revisited the stirring finale from Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony. Respighi arranged Rossini's piano pieces for "La Boutique Fantasque". In both works there were parts to extend all sections of the orchestra but with the sectional rehearsals with the NZSO tutors and Mark's guidance, a wonderful end result was achieved at the final informal concert.

This year we had strong string sections with even five double basses.

double basses

 

 Here are some views of the orchestra rehearsing ....

in rehearsal

                                                    and showing the brass.......

all and brass


from the front and with the percussion players visible on the stage....             


front view


a closer view of the lower strings and, at the back, the bassoons......

lower strings


and including some of the audience as we played our final concert .....

with audience


Another wonderful weekend of music making and many thanks to Hutt Valley High School which was the venue for our Symphonic Workshop 2026.
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