The Altenburg Gera Philharmonic Orchestra combines centuries of musical tradition in the two towns that give it its name. In 2001, the Altenburg State Orchestra and the Gera Philharmonic Orchestra merged to form an orchestra that is an integral part of the Altenburg Gera Theatre. Since September 2020, Ruben Gazarian has been General Music Director of the orchestra, which currently has 71 permanent positions and performs various concert series (philharmonic concerts, student concerts, chamber music) and special concerts at both locations, as well as taking part in musical theatre (opera, operetta, musicals), ballet and drama performances.
mandatory pieces
Mozart Concerto KV 216, 217, 218 or 219; 1st movement with cadenza
optional pieces
1st movement with cadenza of a romantic violin concerto by Sibelius, Tchaikovsky or Brahms
orchestral excerpts
From Schott Volume 1: - Bach Aria "Gebt mir meinen Jesum wieder" (p. 8 only)
From Schott Volume 2: - Beethoven 9th Symphony 2nd movement (p.18/19 2nd violin) - Brahms Piano Concerto (p. 25 2nd violin) - Bruckner 9th Symphony 3rd movement (p. 27 2nd violin only) - Mozart Cosí fan tutte 2nd act finale no. 31 (p. 48 2nd violin) - Strauss Don Juan op.20 (p. 61-63 1st violin)
