The Magic Wand is an educational scripted concert designed to offer a ludic perspective on orchestral sounds and instruments for audiences of all ages. Through immersive storytelling and surprising interactions from the orchestra, the "Maestrina" uses her baton as a magic wand to open portals into different musical worlds.
In three different versions, each concert unites traditional symphonic repertoire with "hidden" introductions to each instrumental family, featuring extended techniques and sound landscapes to bring the stories to life.
I. The Maestrina’s Magic Wand
This edition introduces the orchestra as a living organism—a vast forest of sounds and families. Revealing the music of Mussorgsky, Mendelssohn, Dvořák, Rimsky-Korsakov, and others, this journey is guided by an "alternative" story of Scheherazade, where the music itself becomes the narrator.
II. The Magic Wand and the German Operas
This edition explores the deep, powerful sounds of the German tradition—from the monumental, haunting presence of Wagner’s Flying Dutchman to the enchanted and colorful forests of Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel.
III. The Magic Wand and the Night of Terror
In this thrill-seeking edition, the project explores the art of suspense and the supernatural—though it is never quite as scary as it seems! Through the atmospheric music of Brahms, Dvořák, Purcell, and others, the orchestra proves that even the "darkest" sounds can be full of magic and wonder.
Aproximated duration: 40-50 minutes