After the success of the 2023 Winter Workshop, we have decided to do another one in January 2024. Like last year, it will be a full day workshop to rehearse and perform some large-scale music with a big orchestra including percussion. We've chosen a single piece this time:  Rachmaninov's last big work, the Symphonic Dances. Come and join us to discover this epic masterpiece, full of bold, driving rhythms as well as some of his most poignant melodies.

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Sergei Rachmaninov:  Symphonic Dances

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Conductor: John Beswick

Leader: David Burton

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Venue:  Reigate Park Church, Park Lane East, Reigate RH2 8BD

Date: Saturday 6 January 2024, 10am - 6pm, with informal performance at 5pm

Cost: free for orchestra members, £25 for non-members to help cover costs (£15 for students)

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Spaces available for string players

wind / brass / percussion by invitation

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Approximate timetable:

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Morning session: Strings, woodwind and horns only

10.00 - 11.10 full rehearsal

11.10 - 11.30 break and refreshments

11.30 - 12.20 sectionals

12.30 - 1.00 full rehearsal

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1.00 - 2.00 lunch. Recommended to bring your own lunch, as the shops are a 10-15 minute walk away

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Afternoon session: Everyone (strings, woodwind, brass, percussion)

2.00 - 3.15 full rehearsal

3.15 - 3.30 break

3.30 - 4.30 full rehearsal

4.30 - 5.00 break and refreshments

5.00 - 5.40 informal performance. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Suggested donation: £10

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If you want a sneak peek at the music, parts are available on IMSLP 

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To apply to participate, please contact us via the "Contact Us" page, or email us at  orchestraenq@redhillsinfonia.org.uk

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