2025 SYMPHONIC SESSION

For 40 years, the Orchestre des Jeunes de la Méditerranée (OJM) has created large orchestras to support the development of the most talented young artists in the Mediterranean basin. The OJM is historically committed to intercultural dialogue and the rapprochement of cultures in the Mediterranean, a contribution to peace that is more necessary than ever. It relies on a cooperation network that shares its values and facilitates the recruitment and mobility of artists in the Mediterranean.

The symphonic session of the Orchestre des Jeunes de la Méditerranée (OJM) is aimed at future professional musicians from the countries of the Mediterranean basin. This advanced training program offers a unique intercultural experience of life in a symphony orchestra, rehearsing and touring in the stimulating setting of the Festival d'Aix-en-Provence, and conveys the pleasure of large-scale repertoire.

DATES

July 5 to 23, 2025 (for violins, cellos, violas, double basses)
(Trips on July 4 and 24, 2025)

July 7 to 23, 2025 (for woodwinds, brass, horns, percussion, harp)
(Trips on July 6 and 24, 2025)

MENTORING

Musical director — Evan Rogister
Tutors — musicians of the London Symphony Orchestra
Associate conductor — Quentin Hindley
Collective composition mentor — Fabrizio Cassol
Quintet of musician-composers

CONCERTS

17 July, 9.30pm — Théâtre Antique d'Orange, ‘Grande Scène Émergente’ as part of the Chorégies d'Orange festival
21 July, 8pm — Grand Théâtre de Provence, Festival d'Aix-en-Provence
23 July, 9pm — Festival de Vauvenargues, Vallon des Sports, Vauvenargues

PROGRAMME

RICHARD WAGNER The Mastersingers of Nuremberg – Overture
CHARLES GOUNOD Mireille – “Voici la vaste plaine” (Air de la Crau) Act IV – 2nd Scene
GUSTAV MAHLER Symphony No.1 in D major, “Titan”
COLLECTIVE COMPOSITION BY THE OJM with the Quintet and Amina Edris*

*(except on 17 July)

Auditions

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