CALL TO ACTION FOUNDING OF
THE LIMTLESS ORCHESTRA
FOUNDING OF THE LIMITLESS ORCHESTRA, PREPARING IN VIENNA AND TIROL AND PERFORMING IN DUBAI WITH HANS ZIMMER AS SPECIAL GUEST.
AUDITION AND WORKSHOP WITH ALEKSEY IGUDESMAN TO DETERMINE THE ORCHESTRA CAST.
The Limitless Orchestra is a unique ensemble of passionate highly skilled musicians who aim to break musical boundaries, perform by heart without music stands and blend different styles and choreography into their shows.
If you are interested in different styles of music, and engaging with the audience, and if you're ready to explore a new way of making music without music stands, then The Limitless Orchestra is perfect for you.
Led by violinist, composer, and artistic director Aleksey Igudesman, this ensemble comprises about 30 young musicians.
The Limitless Orchestra will start with rehearsals and performances in Vienna in 2024 and in January 2025 will launch performances in the Dubai Opera in a program called “Global Waltzing - from Johann Strauss to Hans Zimmer” with Hans Zimmer himself jumping on stage and performing in a few numbers.
1. Are highly skilled in their main instrument.
2. Do not fear movement and dance and are open to learn how to integrate them.
3.Are open to and preferably have some experience in different styles of music and groove.
4. Are open to interaction with the audience.
5.Are creative thinking and flexible in every artistic way possible.
6. Are open to learn repertoire by heart.
7. Are open to singing and exploring multiple instruments
First official rehearsals & performances dates during 2024 in Vienna are:
August 26 - September 1
September 23 - 29
October 21 - 27
November 25 - December 1
December 30 - January 1
2025 “Global Waltzing - from Johann Strauss to Hans Zimmer”
January 2-5 in Dubai Opera
2025 “New Worlds”
October 22-27 in Switzerland
Instruments:
Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass
Flute/Piccolo, Oboe, Clarinet/Saxophone, Bassoon
Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba
Percussion/Timpani
Keyboard
If you are able to play multiple instruments, and or sing/dance, it will be an additional advantage!
The date for the audition & workshop in Vienna is:
23.05.2024
Please send your application documents to a.rosenblum@limitlessorchestra.com by Tuesday, May 14th the latest.
For the application you will need to send:
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Motivation statement - Write a paragraph about yourself and why you want to join
3. Send 1-3 video/s Of you performing your instrument (uploaded on YouTube listed or unlisted, but not private)
4. If you have played anything out of the ordinary of the classical repertoire or
you speaking, singing dancing, juggling, acrobatics or doing anything out of the ordinary
Please send all of your application documents as one PDF file
In case your application is considered fitting for the project you will be invited to participate in the casting workshop led by Aleksey Igudesman
Auditions 8:00- 13:30 - Music and Arts Private University of Vienna (MUK)
Workshop 14:00- 18:00 - House of Strauss (Casino Zögernitz)
Döblinger Hauptstraße 76, 1190 Wien
In case you are not able to participate at the live audition, please do still apply with
a video - you may still have a chance to be part of “The Limitless Orchestra”.
Future performances are planned among others in Austria, Germany, Switzerland Italy and United Arab Emirates with various different programs and Aleksey Igudesman.