• The New Generation Festival is a festival created by the new generation for the new generation. • This year's programme includes Don Giovanni, Tchaikovsky's 5th Symphony and Violin Concerto and a full performance of Shakespeare's Henry V with William Walton's score. • Set in the Palazzo Corsini al Prato Gardens the festival is a platform for The Stars of Tomorrow that aims to give young music talents from every corner of the world the chance to shine in a stunning Italian setting; presenting the highest standard of opera, music and drama in an annual festival. • Accommodation is provided at the Salesiani Monestary for the duration. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is included. The dates are the 13th of August to the 1st of September. Please email Ben Kearsley the orchestral manager at bk@newgenerationfestival.org with a copy of your CV and two varied audio or video recordings of your choice to express you desire to participate in the festival.
Don Giovanni/Tchaikovsky and Walton Schedule
• 13th of August to the 1st of September. • 13th - 17th - Don Giovanni rehearsals (arrival in Florence on the 12th) • 20th - 21st - Orchestral rehearsals • €800 per players plus an allowance of €250 • 22nd - 23rd - Morning orchestral session and per person for travel (€125 if based in Italy). evening stage and orchestra in garden. • An extra €100 per section leader in the string • 24th - Morning session and evening concert section. dress in garden. • 25th - Don Giovanni Dress • 27th - Walton Dress • 29th - Don Giovanni opening Tchaikovsky and Walton only • 30th - Orchestral concert • 31th - Walton Henry V performance • 19th of August to the 1st of September. • 1st of September - Don Giovanni closing (arrival in Florence on the 18th) • €550 per players plus an allowance of €250 per person for travel (€125 if based in Italy). Players requirements For Don Giovanni (three weeks) 2 Flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones 14 violins, 4 violas, 4 celli, 2 double basses *All details, programme and dates within the period are subject to change. timpani For the orchestra concerts (two weeks) Please see www.newgenerationfestival.org for 8 violins, 4 violas, 4 celli, 1 flute, 2 horns, 1 more details. Applications close May 1st. tuba, 1 harp, 2 percussion