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Southbank Sinfonia: Global players in virtual auditions
Southbank Sinfonia: Global players in virtual auditions
Challenge
Southbank Sinfonia wanted to audition and select musicians from around the globe in a more sustainable way
Solution
Working with BT and Cisco, Southbank Sinfonia scheduled a series of global auditions using TelePresence
Value
Players were chosen from Scotland, Spain and New Zealand. The environment did not suffer.
Client
The inspiration of its founder and Director of Music, Simon Over, Southbank Sinfonia exists to support a group of outstanding musicians at a critical point in their careers.
Simon explains where the idea came from: “While conducting a group of young conservatoire students, I was struck not only by their dedication and outstanding talent, but also by the uncertainty they faced in beginning their professional careers. Our aim is to provide an ensemble that will offer its members a springboard into the music profession.”
Every year a new orchestra of 32 music graduates, each supported by bursary, is selected for a full-time programme of public performance and professional development.
By broadening their skills, exposing them to a wide range of performing experiences, and giving them a perspective beyond the solely technical aspects of musical execution, those artists emerge better equipped to succeed in their vocations. The Southbank Sinfonia ethos also encourages them throughout their careers to kindle in others their own passion for music.
