Young Mannheim Symphonists 2025 NSW State Academy Concert

Performance by Young Mannheim Symphonists
Conductor Rachael Beesley

Joseph Haydn (1732–1809) Symphony No.103 in E flat major ‘Drum Roll’
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) Symphony No.1 in C major, Op.21

Performing Arts Centre,
Great Hall,
SCEGGS Darlinghurst, Sydney

Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction
0:15 – Nicole van Bruggen Address
7:06 – Isabella Wilson Program Notes
10:01 – Joseph Haydn (1732–1809) Symphony No.103 in E flat major ‘Drum Roll’
10:03 – Adagio – Allegro con spirito
19:44 – Andante più tosto Allegretto
27:53 – Menuet
31:16 – Finale – Allegro con spirito
39:46 – Georgie Calleia Program Notes
42:30 – Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) Symphony No.1 in C major, Op.21
42:31 – Adagio molto – Allegro con brio
55:49 – Andante cantabile con moto
1:00:19 – Menuetto: Allegro molto e vivace
1:09:40 – Adagio – Allegro molto e vivace
1:21:30 – Credits

The Young Mannheim Symphonists 2025 NSW State Academy, presented by the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra, conducted by Rachael Beesley and co-directed by Rachael Beesley & Nicole van Bruggen, took place from 8–12 July 2025 at SCEGGS Darlinghurst, Sydney.

The 2025 NSW State Academy culminated in this concert in which the Young Mannheim Symphonists performed the repertoire they had prepared throughout the week. The concert, performed in front of a live audience at the SCEGGS Great Hall, was conducted by Rachael Beesley and included works by Haydn and Beethoven.

The energy on stage was palpable and the orchestra played with vigour, passion and intensity, bringing the knowledge and insights they had gained from the historically informed workshops and rehearsals to life. Musicians from the orchestra introduced the pieces with passion and conviction and the audience was overwhelmed by the level these students achieved in just five days of rehearsals. Attended by leading educators, teachers, friends and families, the young musicians were inspired to perform at their best.

More information: https://www.arco.org.au/yms-2025

Young Mannheim Symphonists is supported by MM Electrical Merchandising.
Video recording by SCEGGS Darlinghurst
Video editing: Panaesthetic Productions
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