Orchestras are experimenting with the standard concert format inherited from the nineteenth century and re-thinking how concerts are presented, how musicians perform, what they perform, where performance can occur, and the role of the audience in the co-creation of the live event. Orchestras exploring these possibilities may collaborate with artists from other disciplines in the creation of generically hybrid work that challenges conventional understanding of the orchestra.
Groups are also experimenting with the constitution of an orchestra, how it functions, and the work it does for audiences and communities. How is orchestral experimentation enabled or constrained by organisational structure and size, employment of full-time players or freelancers, funding and revenue, institutional history, amateur or professional status, culture and nationality, and audience preferences?
This one-day online symposium gathers scholars and practitioners to discuss these issues and to share their research and practice. All are welcome to attend. Registration is free.
