Young Mannheim Symphonists 2025 National Academy concert

Performance by Young Mannheim Symphonists
Conductor Rachael Beesley

Franz Schubert (1797–1828) Symphony No.4 in C minor, D.417 ‘Tragic’
Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) Symphony No.3 in A minor, Op.56 ‘Scottish’ (1843 version)

Elder Conservatorium,
University of Adelaide.

Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction
0:15 – Nicole van Bruggen Address
7:06 – Jethro Llewellyn Program Notes
10:01 – Franz Schubert (1797–1828) Symphony No.4 in C minor, D.417 ‘Tragic’
10:03 – Adagio molto – Allegro vivace
19:44 – Andante
27:53 – Menuetto: Allegro Vivace
31:16 –Allegro
39:46 – Emily Thornton Program Notes
42:30 – Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) Symphony No.3 in A minor, Op.56 ‘Scottish’
42:31 – Andante con moto – Allegro un poco agitato
55:49 – Vivace non troppo
1:00:19 – Adagio
1:09:40 – Allegro vivacissimo – Allegro maestoso assai
1:21:30 – Credits

The Young Mannheim Symphonists 2025 National Academy, presented by the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra, conducted by Rachael Beesley and co-directed by Rachael Beesley & Nicole van Bruggen, took place from 29 September – 4 October 2025 at Loreto College Marryatville and Elder Conservatorium, University of Adelaide.

The 2025 National 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 Elder Conservatorium, was conducted by Rachael Beesley and included works by Schubert and Mendelssohn.

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

Young Mannheim Symphonists is supported by MM Electrical Merchandising.
Video recording by Elder Conservatorium, University of Adelaide.
Video editing: Panaesthetic Productions
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