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PRE-CONCERT EVENTS
Conference Series
Viennese Encounters
Presented by Camille de Rijck, this series of talks on the major themes running through the season will provide valuable insight into the background of the composers who made Vienna a capital of music.
Thursday 13 & Friday 14 October
How well do you know Mozart?
Wednesday 14 December
The Viennese Ball
Wednesday 8 & Thursday 9 February
The Golden Age of Viennese Music
Wednesday 29 & Thursday 30 March
Gustav Mahler
Discovering Shostakovich
Thursday 2 & Friday 3 February
Conference #1 by Camille de Rijck
Thursday 2 March
Conference #2
Thursday 9 March
Conference #3
Contemporary Composers
Thursday 24 November
Peter Eötvös by Camille de Rijck
Wednesday 11 January
Alex Nante #1 with the composer and students from the ESMD
Thursday 16 & Friday 17 February
Graciane Finzi with the composer
Friday 23 June
Alex Nante #2 with the composer and students from the ESMD
Preludes
Explore an aspect of the concert ̶ solo instrument, central theme, musical genre ̶ at Preludes performed by young musicians and students from the region’s major musical and artistic conservatoires and colleges.
Wednesday 7 September
Orchestre Français des Jeunes has carte blanche
Friday 4 November
French Music #1 With students from the ESMD
Saturday 19 November*
Jazz with students from the jazz section at the Tourcoing Conservatoire
Wednesday 30 November and Thursday 1 December
Vienna with students from the Lille Conservatoire and the ESMD
Thursday 8 December
Lille University Orchestra has carte blanche
Wednesday 25 January
Cocteau’s Texts Texts with students from the drama section at the Lille Conservatoire
Thursday 6 April
Webern and Haydn with students from the Lille Conservatoire
Thursday 1 & Friday 2 June
French Music #2 with students from the Lille Conservatoire and the ESMD
On Thursday 29 and Friday 30 September, come meet the ONL teams before the concerts for the start of a season packed with surprises!
A prominent figure on Musiq3, RTBF’s, classical music and culture channel, a journalist on La Première, editorial director, author, and more, Camille de Rijck never tires of communicating his passion for classical music. The ONL is delighted to welcome him this season for a series of talks focused mainly on Viennese music. His extensive knowledge, talent for public speaking and wit will make each conference a fascinating event.
POST-CONCERT EVENTS
In the Wings
Meeting the musicians after the concert.
(to be confirmed)
Thursday 6 October
Orchestral Colours
Thursday 8 December
Mahler for Eternity
Wednesday 11 January
Virtuosity from Bartók to Britten
Wednesday 8 & Thursday 9 February
The Golden Age of Viennese Music
Tuesday 28 February
Eroica
Wednesday 29 & Thursday 30 March
The Genius of Youth
Friday 23 June
Closing concert
A DIFFERENT SIDE OF THE ORCHESTRA
Soundpainting, music through movement
Discover soundpainting, a live composing sign language based on improvisation with guest speaker, Guillaume Meunier.
Saturday 5 November 4pm
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Duration 1h30 – A workshop for everyone over 10 years old.
Free: Pre-booking required
Festivities Viennese Style
Before the Christmas holidays, join us for a joyful moment of dance and conviviality. Experience the vibrance of Vienna at the beginning of the last century as if you were there!
Sunday 18 December 3pm
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Duration 1h30 – Free provided available seats
Open rehearsals
The Orchestre National de Lille opens its doors free of charge to inquisitive individuals wanting to attend one of its rehearsals.
Tuesday 27 September 1.30pm
Opening Concert
Tuesday 11 October 1.30pm
Mass in C by Mozart
Wednesday 23 November 9.30am
From Mozart to Eötvös
Monday 12 December 1.30pm
End-of-year concert
Tuesday 10 January 9.30am
Virtuosity from Bartók to Britten
Monday 6 February 1.30pm
The Golden Age of Viennese music
Tuesday 28 March 9.30am
The Genius of Youth
Tuesday 9 May 1.30pm
Musical Fantasies
Thursday 22 June 9.30am
Closing concert
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Free: pre-booking required.
Booking opens on 12 July, limited to 15 people per booking
and four rehearsals per season.
Behind the scenes with the orchestra
Listen to the story behind the orchestra, how it works and the jobs it involves. Seize this chance to discover the workings of the symphonic machine and to ask your questions.
Groups:
Flat rate: 60 € (30 people maximum)
Date and time to be agreed mutually.
Individuals:
Booking required for the following sessions:
Tuesday 27 September 6pm
Thursday 17 November 5.30pm
Tuesday 10 January 5.30pm
Tuesday 7 March 6pm
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Duration 1h15 – 5 € per person
Booking opens on 28 June
Limited to between 10 minimum and 30 people maximum per visit.
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Information and reservations: Charlotte De Visscher
cdevisscher@on-lille.com
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Pre-concert events are held at 6.45pm in the Orchestra Bar
* 4.45pm on 19 November
Free admission for ticketholders of the evening concert.