The University of Oldenburg Orchestra has been in existence since 1983 and comprises students of music and other subjects, as well as music-loving residents of Oldenburg. Since 1998, the 50 musicians have been led and conducted by Rida Murtada. Each semester, we perform a new programme, which is presented in a concert at the end of the semester. The programme ranges from Baroque pieces to modern compositions, featuring guests such as Manon Ablett (2012 and 2015) and Florian Poser (2010), or in collaboration with the University of Oldenburg Big Band, or in projects such as *A Midsummer Night’s Dream* in June 2009 or *Peer Gynt* in July 2012, together with music and art students in Oldenburg. Another particular highlight was the joint concert in January 2020 with the Bremen choir ensemble d’accord ( conductor: Rucsandra Popescu).

Rehearsals take place on Thursdays during the semester from 7.30 pm to 10.00 pm in the university’s auditorium; in addition, there is one orchestra weekend per semester, during which intensive rehearsals are held.

New members are always very welcome. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions: uni.orchester@uni-oldenburg.de

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