London orchestra fills diary
OrchestrasThe Philarmonia has announced trips to China and Maaritius in the next two months.
No c onductor is named and the groundbreaking Mauritius residency is underwritten by a sponsor.
Press release below.
The Philharmonia Orchestra has today announced two new major international tours, as they return to China for the first time since 2019 and forge new partnerships in Mauritius.
In December 2023, the Philharmonia will be the first UK orchestra to embark on a large-scale, multi-date tour to China, since the Covid-19 pandemic. Shortly afterwards, in January 2024, the Orchestra will become the first major international orchestra to tour to Mauritius, with the ambition to develop a new multi-year residency, building over the following years.
The Philharmonia Orchestra’s six-date tour of China will see the Orchestra visit venues including Shenzhen Concert Hall, Guangzhou Opera House and Beijing’s National Centre for the Performing Arts, as well as performing in Shanghai – marking their first time there since 2019
The Mauritius partnership will begin in January 2024 with chamber orchestra concerts, featuring celebrated British cellist Steven Isserlis, alongside Mauritian musicians. There will be two concerts at Caudan Arts Centre, including one concert for family and schools’ audiences, plus one at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute. There will be educational workshops and masterclasses for local musicians and the opportunity to experience the cutting-edge Philharmonia VR technology. Over the following years, the ambition is to further develop the work with local partners to establish an annual musical festival, with a full symphony orchestra residency, which is embedded in the community – bringing live performances of the highest quality, innovative learning and participation projects and inspirational collaborations with Mauritian artists.
Thorben Dittes, Chief Executive, Philharmonia Orchestra said: “International touring and new enterprising partnerships are at the heart of the Philharmonia’s identity as an organisation. Following a successful return to European touring over the last season, it is wonderful to now see overseas markets like China reopen post-pandemic. We are especially thrilled to forge new relationships on the beautiful island of Mauritius, where we are embarking on the creation of a multi-year collaborative festival partnership, involving local partners and artists, and including education and digital work alongside main stage performances.”
The Philharmonia’s tour to Mauritius is made possible by a generous donation from the Laurence Modiano Charitable Trust.
Gosh, music and music business are truly two separate things.
Sounds like lots of political and financial shady dealings going on between all parties.
In any case, what an utterly unnecessary venture. And very bad use of air miles.
You may have a proper contract and regular salary coming in. Spare a thought for all self-employed musicians (a status that defines everybody in the LPO, LSO, Philharmonia and RPO) who have to grab every single opportunity for work that comes their way. If we didn’t have a government run by philistines and dedicated to cultural vandalism (of which the dismantling of ENO is just one example), things would look a lot better for our impecunious music sector.
Getting the viola players through the security checkpoints without incidents…..
What about a Manchester concert. They have
Not played here for years.
The Philharmonia and Rouvali are playing Bridgewater Hall on March 8th 2024.
Thanks i shall get tickets.
Good hall near the tram easy to get home.
The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra have toured Mauritius several times before and have even done operas there over consecutive years. The term “major international orchestra” is not limited to only 15-20 institutions, you know.
But not in the EU?
I’s like to see at least one of the excellent Chinese orchestras tour the West.