What is Intrada?
Intrada is a Europe-wide, year-long artists development scheme, run by three partner ensembles: B’Rock Orchestra, Concerto Copenhagen and Dunedin Consort.
Selected by open audition, a handful of talented young musicians from Europe will be invited to take part in the scheme, which will involve:
- The opportunity to play in at least one project, hosted by one of the scheme’s partner ensembles during the course of the year
- One-to-one tuition / coaching session(s) from a music director or instrumentalist from one of the scheme’s partner ensembles
- Professional development coaching – e.g. administration, marketing, fundraising for individuals
- CV, biography and audition advice
- Professional fees for all rehearsals and performances
- Accommodation and travel costs covered for all events
AM I ELIGIBLE?
The scheme is open to instrumentalists who play on historically set up instruments.
The scheme is open to Europe-based players, including those countries not part of the European Union.
The scheme is open to players born after 31 August 1987.
The scheme is open to instrumentalists that our ensembles can offer professional work to over the 2022-23 season. This includes:
- Violin
- Viola
- Cello
- Double Bass
- Flute
- Oboe
- Bassoon
- Natural horn
- Theorbo
If your instrument is not listed, but you would still like to participate in the scheme, please email our Learning & Participation Manager on the contact details below to discuss whether we might be able to accommodate your instrument.
Sadly, this year we are unable to support the following instruments:
- Clarinet
- Harp
- Harpsichord
- Recorder
- Trombone
- Viola da Gamba
Please note: the list of instruments we cannot support will be updated on a regular basis.
APPLICATIONS
Applications are now closed for Intrada 2022-2023.
AUDITIONS
If you are selected from the online applications, you will be required to attend an in-person audition on FRIDAY 2 SEPTEMBER 2022, in central Europe.
- The panel for your audition will consist of Cecilia Bernardini, John Butt, Lars Ulrik Mortensen, and representatives from the three partner ensembles.
- Travel and accommodation (where necessary) will be provided free of charge for all finalists.
- An accompanist will be provided for your audition, and you will be allocated a one-hour rehearsal slot on the same day as your audition.
For your audition you are required to play:
- Two contrasting works, in full, totalling between 19-25 minutes.
- A free choice of piece, lasting no more than 4 minutes in length.
Please note: Your repertoire choices will be seen as a reflection of your creative personality. The repertoire for your live audition cannot be a repeat of your video application. After you have played, there will be a short discussion between you and the panel.
IMPORTANT DATES
Monday 27 June 2022 – Applications open
Sunday 31 July 2022 – Deadline for online applications
Wednesday 10 August 2022 – Results of online applications
Friday 2 September 2022 – In-person auditions
September 2022 onwards – first year of programme
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: I missed the deadline for Intrada applications, but I would like to apply next year. What should I prepare for as part of the application and audition process?
A: If you are interested in applying for Intrada next year, please contact our Learning & Participation Manager for further details.
Q: I am not free on 2 September, can I still apply?
A: If you are unable to attend the in-person audition, then unfortunately you cannot participate in the scheme.
Q: I am a student living in Europe, but I am not a European citizen. Can I still apply?
A: If you have a work visa or a student visa which offers the possibility to work in the EU/UK then you can apply for the scheme. If you are unsure whether this applies to you, please contact our Learning & Participation Manager.
Q: I have access to a historically set up instrument but I have only had second study lessons, can I still apply?
A: Yes!
Q: I have no access to a classically set up instrument for my Haydn excerpt, can I still apply?
A: Your in-person audition will need to be performed on the correct historically set up instrument for the repertoire you are performing, and if you are accepted onto the scheme you might be invited to participate in a classical project, in which case you would need access to a classical instrument. However, if you are unable to gain access to a classical instrument for your video application, we will accept your classical excerpts at 415Hz.
Q: Can each piece in my application be recorded in a separate take, or does the whole audition video need to be recorded in one sitting?
A: It is okay to combine separate recordings of each movement, as long as no editing occurs within the movements. You can upload your audition as one video link, or a YouTube playlist.
Q: If I play one movement from a work in my application video, can I perform the whole work in my in-person audition?
A: No, you are required to perform a whole work for your audition, so including a movement which is the same as your application video is not permitted.
Q: What time is the application deadline?
A: The deadline is 11.59pm on Sunday 31 July 2022
Q: How should I get my travel costs covered?
A: If you are selected for an in-person audition, we will be in touch with you to arrange your travel and accommodation requirements.
CONTACT DETAILS
If you have further questions about the scheme, please contact Dunedin Consort’s Learning & Participation Manager, Lucia Capellaro, on lucia@dunedin-consort.org.uk. We will try respond to you as soon possible, but please be aware that Lucia’s working days are from Monday-Wednesday.
We want to ensure that this scheme is as open, inclusive and accessible as possible. If you have any additional support or accessibility needs, please contact Dunedin Consort’s Learning & Participation Manager, Lucia Capellaro, on lucia@dunedin-consort.org.uk to discuss how we can accommodate your specific requirements.
