INTERNATIONAL LUTOSŁAWSKI YOUTH ORCHESTRA

The International Lutosławski Youth Orchestra performed for the first time in 2013 in the worldwide celebration of the Year of Lutoslawski. Since then, in September every year, young people aged 18 -26 from both Poland and other European states meet together at the Mieczysław Karłowicz Philharmonic in Szczecin and discover the unusual and innovative creativity of the orchestra’s patron. During each edition of the International Lutosławski Youth Orchestra project, the participants measure themselves against the composer's music, presenting his works in the broader context of contemporary music.

To date nearly 300 young musicians from Poland and Europe have participated in four previous editions. Their concerts altogether have gathered audiences of ca. 4,000 people, who together with the orchestra have been learning about the music of one of the most outstanding Polish composers.

This year's edition of the ILYO project will be a combination of the ludic inspirations of Witold Lutosławski and his unique composing style, and the artistic output of another genius, Gustav Mahler.

During the fifth edition of the International Lutosławski Youth Orchestra maestro Rune Bergmann will conduct the youth orchestra for the first time. Rune Bergmann is the artistic director of the Szczecin Philharmonic. The conductor’s uncommon personality and his experience in working with orchestras worldwide will surely give the young musicians a fresh ensemble opportunity.

The young instrumentalists will perfect their skills under the supervision of renowned musicians and educators. During the final concert, the members of ILYO will perform with their teachers and the musicians of the Szczecin Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra.

The final concert programme:
Witold Lutosławski | Little Suite
Witold Lutosławski | Symphonic variations
Gustav Mahler | Symphony no.1 in D-major “Titan”


SCHEDULE:
Stage I: Recruitment
• Register online until 17.07.2017 via ilyo.filharmonia.szczecin.pl/recruitment.
• Fill in the recruitment form and attach your video.
Stage II: Auditions
• The auditions take place online from the date of recruitment launch i.e. 01.06.2017. A jury comprised of lecturers and the conductor will make their decisions based on these videos, with the chosen participants to become members of the ILYO orchestra.
• Announcements of results will take place on 31.07.2017
Stage III: Preparations for project participation
• Confirmation of participation.
• Sharing of tone materials: 1.08.2017.
Stage IV: Project undertakings
• Participant arrival: 4.09.2017.
• Section classes with international teaching staff.
• Rehearsals with the conductor.
• Concert at the Mieczysław Karłowicz Philharmonic in Szczecin: 8.09.2017.

For the musicians who become members of this year's International Lutosławski Youth Orchestra, there is a week filled with hard work to enjoy. Classes will begin on Monday 4th September 2017. The programme, most of all, includes instrument workshops in sections and orchestral rehearsals. The project International Lutosławski Youth Orchestra is organized by the Philharmonic in Szczecin in the orchestra halls, where all workshops, rehearsals and lectures will take place. The members of ILYO will work in the same space as the Szczecin Philharmonic musicians, and have the chance to learn inside out about one of the most important music institutions in Poland .  

The final concert will constitute an occasion to perform in the Symphony Hall at the Philharmonic in Szczecin, known for its perfect acoustics and golden decor. Every concert in this space is an unforgettable experience both for the musicians and the audience.