String players wanted
For our Autumn Project we are still looking for string players:
Violon, viola, cello, doublebass
Spotlight on young talent
CONCERT AGENDA
Always wanted to play Wagner in an orchestra?
Now’s your chance! Join the Jubilee Concert of the Limburg Youth Symphony Orchestra!
The LJSO is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a spectacular concert on November 23, 2025, at the Theater aan het Vrijthof in Maastricht, conducted by Matty Cilissen.
The highlight of the program is Wagner’s magnificent Ring Suite (Scenes from the Ring – Der Ring ohne Worte). A powerful and grand piece that young musicians rarely get the chance to perform! We’re looking for enthusiastic, advanced string, wind, percussion players and harpists who want to take on this adventure. After the intermission, solo works will follow featuring Marjon Lambriks, Lei Wang, Huub Claessens, and Kim Savelsbergh.
Apply before September 1, 2025, or as long as spots are available.
More info? Feel free to email us at info@ljso.nl
Ticket sales start – LJSO Autumn Project
Ticket sales for the Limburg Youth Symphony Orchestra's Autumn Project have started! Under the direction of conductor Txemi Etxebarria and with soloist Willmer Torres (solo bassoon, Philzuid), we present a special program featuring music by De Falla, Nino Rota, and the impressive Symphony No. 8 by Dvořák.
Program:
De Falla - El sombrero de tres picos, Suite No. 1
Rota - Bassoon Concerto
Dvořák - Symphony No. 8
📍 October 11, 4:00 PM – Munttheater Weert
Concert Theater Weert
Conductor Txemi Etxebarria
Solist Willmer Torres Martinez
11 october 2026
Munttheater Weert
Masterclass/Workshop
to be announced
ORCHESTRA PIT NEWS
New orchestra manager: Manon Verstegen
As of 1 June, Manon Verstegen is joining the Limburgs Jeugd Symfonie Orkest as orchestra manager. She is very much looking forward to taking on this new role within the LJSO.
New chairman for LJSO: Bas Schoonderwoerd
After ten years as chairman, Jan Martens is stepping down. As of April 1, 2026, he will hand over the chairmanship to Bas Schoonderwoerd, former director of Parkstad Limburg Theaters (PLT).
OUR MUSICIANS ABOUT THEIR ORCHESTRA
"Limburgs Jeugd Symfonie Orkest is a nice space for young musicians to play together because you learn a lot playing together. We have an amazing conductor and amazing players!"
Andrea Torres
Viola
"Limburgs Jeugd Symfonie Orkest gives us, young musicians, the opportunity to grow together during rehearsals and concerts."
Isabel Rico Repiso
Flute and Piano
"Limburgs Jeugd Symfonie Orkest is een orkest dan op niveau speelt maar dat ook heel gemakkelijk is om in te stappen."
Kasper Punt
Flute
"Limburgs Jeugd Symfonie Orkest helps young musicians to grow personally as human beings as well as musicians; you learn how to play and work with other people of different cultures. LJSO really invests in young people!
Alessandro Alghisi
Horn
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