MAHLER 8 Playday with English Symphony Orchestra
Schedule
Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am
UTC+00:00Location
North Leamington School | Leamington, EN
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Join Leamington Sinfonia and players from the English Symphony Orchestra for a hugely exciting day, as Leamington Sinfonia launch the biggest project the orchestra has ever done: Mahler's Symphony no. 8, 'Symphony of a Thousand'. Gigantic, monumental, and earth-shattering: this is an era-defining work.On the 17th January, world-class players from the English Symphony Orchestra will lead participants through the orchestral sections of Mahler's masterpiece, a work rarely performed given its monumental demands. Conducted by Joe Davies, Assistant Conductor of English Symphony Orchestra and Musical Director of Leamington Sinfonia, this is set to be a hugely exciting day!
Saturday 17th January
Location: North Leamington School, Sandy Ln, Blackdown, Leamington Spa, CV32 6RD
9.45-10.15: Signing in, getting seated
10.15-11.30: Full Orchestra Rehearsal led by Joe Davies
11.45-12.45: Sectionals led by ESO players
12.45-1.30: Lunch
1.30-2.30: Sectionals led by ESO players
2.45-3.45: Full Orchestra Rehearsal led by Joe Davies
4.00-4.30: Playthrough of sections (friends and family welcome; free entry with a retiring collection for the orchestra)
Other points
There'll be our word-famous Sectional Selfie competition happening, so do be ready...!
Tea, coffee & cake will be provided at the breaks, with donations going to the orchestra
Find out more about the ESO: https://eso.co.uk/
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Where is it happening?
North Leamington School, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, Leamington, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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