Conductor Courses

The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra is proud to present a Conducting Master Class with its new chief conductor, Daniele Gatti. The Conducting Master Class will focus on three orchestral compositions: Mozart's Symphony No. 40 in g minor, Mahler's Symphony No. 4, and Stravinsky's Petrushka. The three sessions with orchestra, on 28, 29 and 30 June 2017, will be open to the public. Four young, highly gifted conductors will study and rehearse these works with Daniele Gatti and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.

Led by Maestro David Štech, artistic director of New York Conducting Institute, this unique workshop focuses on conducting the most difficult passages of the standard repertoire. Upon mastering these excerpts, they will no longer be a distraction in the context of a performance, rehearsal or audition. This class is limited to 10 participants. Participants will receive a total of 124 minutes of podium time over the course of the four days. All sessions are digitally recorded. Accepted participants will have the opportunity to sign up for additional professional audio-video recording sessions.

The Orchestra of the Royal Capital City of Krakow Sinfonietta Cracovia and its director Jurek Dybał are pleased to announce a conducting masterclass w/ prof. Jorma Panula ‒ world renowned conductor known as the leading pedagogue in the field. The course will take place between the 11th and 16th of December 2016 in the beautifully situated, state-of-the-art Krzysztof Penderecki European Centre for Music in Lusławice (90km from Krakow), renowned for the outstanding acoustics of its concert halls. All participants will conduct the Sinfonietta Cracovia Orchestra. The fee includes recordings.

Liber Artis Orchestra is pleased to announce the first edition of the Liber Artis International Orchestral Conducting Masterclass (LAIOCM) and to invite you to apply for a course held by Maestro Sabin Păutza that will take place between 14th - 19th November 2016 in Iași, Romania. LAIOCM is organised by Liber Artis Orchestra in collaboration with the University of Arts “George Enescu“, Iași, Romania. The gala concert will be open to the public. Conductors of all ages and nationalities are welcome to take part in this course.

IMB's 25th Masterclass: Opera Workshop and Gala Concert with Prof. Paternostro and the Berlin Sinfonietta. Exeprts from Mozart's three great operas, Givoanni, Figaro and Cosi. A very intense work with orchestra and soloists, theoretical and technical work with focus on opera conducting. No age limit. Limited number of participants. HD recording of all sessions. Unique chance to work with Prof. Paternostro, one of the world's most experienced opera conductor. IMB is proud to be leading internationally acclaimed masterclasses of the highest musical, educational and organizational standards.

Advanced Conducting Ireland offers a series of long weekend (Friday-Monday) conducting workshops directed by Robert Houlihan and John Longstaff. These workshops offer participants the opportunity to have individual conducting lessons (approximately six 10-15-minute sessions per student per workshop) on core orchestral repertoire. As well as conducting technique, issues relating to score learning, rehearsal technique and aural training will be covered. Lessons are all carried out with piano accompaniment.

Up to 12 conductors will have the opportunity to work closely with the legendary Maestro Colin Metters and assistant conductor Luis Clemente.The weekend will focus on conducting of Stravinsky/Danse Sacrale; Tchaikovsky/Serenade C op.48 & Wagner/Siegfried Idyll. Intensive sessions with 4H piano,Video Analysis, Conducting Discussion & Score Study. Podium time: c.65m.Tuition for Active (incl. Hotel and Breakfast from 21 to 24):375€; Active (no Hotel):300€; Passive: 75€ (no Hotel). You may apply until places are filled!

6-day orchestral conducting masterclass with Maestro Alim Shakh (St. Petersburg, Russia) and the Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra (full size). 150 minutes of podium time. Each Active participant will conduct a Dress rehearsal and the Final concert. Program: Shostakovich - 9th symphony and Festive overture, Prokofjev - 1st symphony, Tchajkovsky - 4th symphony, Rachmaninoff- 3rd piano concerto, Dvořak - 9th symphony. Language: English, German. Visit http://conductingmasterclasses.eu or https://www.facebook.com/conductingmasterclasses.eu for more info, photos and videos. No age limit.

An advanced Music course , instrumental and vocal for students over 17 years old Opera workshop, master classes , string ensemble, Chamber by some of the world best teachers Large number of upright and grand pianos

The Ingenium Academy offers four exceptional musical programmes: orchestral, vocal, piano and saxophone. Young conductors can also apply for our Conducting Week. We offer our students a unique musical and cultural experience with exclusive tuition from world renowned musicians, performances in top British venues and the opportunity to meet like-minded friends from all over the world within our environment of creative excellence. Based in beautiful and historic Winchester College, Ingenium is a truly unique programme, an invaluable experience and an unforgettable summer.

In October Achim Holub invites you to the 3rd instalment of his Conductors' Green Room project, an intensive workshop program, which will take place again in one of Europe's greatest cities, Valencia. This time you will work with singers on excerpts from George Bizet's Carmen, with focus on conducting technique and personal artistic development. After many years of teaching conducting, Achim Holub sees the necessity of creating a space for conductors of all age groups where in a private informal atmosphere you will not only improve your skills but also find an open door for asking questions.

International Conducting Master Class with Douglas Bostock 23 – 27 January 2017 Interlaken, Switzerland A maximum of 12 experienced conductors of any nationality. The artistic director decides on admission to the master class on the grounds of the applications. Master Class Programme 24 / 25 January: Chamber Ensembles 26 / 27 January Royal Symphonic Band of the Belgian Air Force

STARA ZAGORA STATE OPERA PRESENTS: SYMPHONIC MASTERCLASS FOR CONDUCTORS WITH MºCASTRIOTA SKANDERBEG Sunday 30th October – Thursday 3rd November 2016 With Maestro Lorenzo Castriota Skanderbeg and Pazardzjik Symphony Orchestra, Bulgaria. The masterclass includes a minimum of 60 minutes conducting time (with orchestra) and 40 minutes (with piano), plus dress rehearsal and concert on the last day of the masterclass (3rd November). Sessions with orchestra will be held during mornings, sessions with the piano will be held in the afternoon alongside score analysis and conducting technique.

The start of our new masterclass season will bring, owing to last year's fantastic results, once more a Complete Beethoven course. Every single participant will work on his/her own choice of movements & conduct at two concerts at one of London’s greatest venues. During the last two seasons we have become, with 23 concerts and over 250 active participants, the world's leading organizer of conducting courses. The success is due, to a great part, to the high level of orchestra playing and to Achim Holub's, one of today's most sought after conducting teachers, coaching skills.

The masterclass includes 150 minutes podium time in 5 days of orchestral rehearsals. Repertoire: Beethoven 2, Sibelius 2, Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade. Maestros are Akerwall and Rasmussen who will work with you in additional sessions of individual coaching, video analysis, conducting technique, podium time at piano sessions and orchestral rehearsals. Your participation in this masterclass will be more active with much less passive time. The venue takes place in the main concert hall in the center of Pazardzhik. Visit our website for more info and application. No age limit. All levels welcome

A Specialized Intensive Course for serious musicians preparing exams or competitions International Faculty Residential or day only Children from 5 to 11 if accompanied by parent Students 12 and upwards unaccompanied Languages tuition in situ , one to one or very small group ; English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Mandarin

In the most beautiful city of Romania, a full professional orchestra and an experienced professor. You will feel relaxed and effective in the same time. Technique and philosophy based on Sergiu Celibidache’s school. How to study a score in order to be ready to rehearse with an orchestra. The Bar form analysis will be explained. The root of this analysis is to be searched in Alfred Lorenz works on Wagner's Operas : "Das Geheimnis der Form bei Richard Wagner". It is a very effective way of score study, wich allows to assimilate the music deeply and within a short time.

The St. PCP welcomes back to its distinguished list of guest masterclass teachers the internationally renowned conductors and teachers Alexander Polyanichko and Alexander Polishchuk. Widely known for their masterful interpretation of the European literature and continuing the legacy of the great conducting pedagogue Ilya Musin, this class represents a rare opportunity for 8 young conductors from all over the world to study with two of Russia’s most important and influential teachers. Five days of classes and a final concert, December 7 - 12, 2016.

The 5-day Winter Workshop focuses on musical understanding and technical control. Daily schedule for 10 Fellows includes 25 minutes each of conducting, video reviews, breakfast conversations, two technique sessions, and breakfast conversations. Associates participate in all but ensemble conducting. Session videos can be used without conditions. “It opened my ears to a whole new world of sound and listening. It was hard, but worth it...this is a fantastic course with a world-class teacher.” Chelsea Tipton Music Director, Symphony of Southeast Texas Prin. Pops Conductor, New Haven Symph

23rd Masterclass with Maestro Shambadal and the Berlin Sinfonietta. Tchaikovsky, Dvořák and Shostakovitch. A very intense work with orchestra and quintet, theoretical and technical work with focus on the strings technique. No age limit. Limited number of participants. HD recording of all sessions. Great chance to work with Maestro Shambadal, a string specialist and one of Berlin's prominent conductors, associated deeply with the "Berlin" tradition and sound. IMB is proud to be leading internationally acclaimed masterclasses of the highest musical, educational and organizational standards.

The Atlantic Coast International Conducting Academy is a year-long part-time course providing, for the 4th year, a fantastic opportunity for conductors and musicians who whish to develop or expand conducting studies. The faculty is excellent: Luis Clemente, Colin Metters, John Traill, Roberto Fiore & other guests. Podium time is counted in hours, not minutes! Every session has 2 prof pianists. Conductors will work with orchestra and ensembles also. Very affordable fee:1200€/year including room & breakfast for all sessions. The city is the perfect settle for developing conducting studies.

Nurturing the next generation of conductors In the summer of 2010, David Zinman launched the International Conducting Master Class as part of the Zurich Festival. More than 100 aspiring conductors apply for the course each year. Profile of participants: Advanced professional conducting students and professional conductors (symphony and opera) Age limit: must not be older than age 38 (at class date) Application deadline: 23 October 2016 at midnight on http://www.muv.ac/de/.

International Masterclass: The Course is aimed at Opera Singers and Orchestra Conductors. November - Friday 4, Saturday 5 and Sunday 6. WAGNER-HENZE Wesendonck Lieder . MAHLER-SCHÖNBERG Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen . SCHUBERT-MOTTL Lieder . HUGO WOLF- WEBERN Lieder.

GILBERTO SEREMBE, Founder and Teacher. The 2017 Academic Year of the ICA is divided into two main Courses: THREE-YEAR COURSE and TWO-YEAR ADVANCED “MASTER“ COURSE. Rehearsals with String Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra. In this school we value your natural talent for conducting, without banal technical rules valid for everything and without the current standard system that conforms musical interpretation. Above all, here you can find a fertile, lively and stimulating musical place. Entrance examination: 25, 26 and 27 November 2016. ABRSM Exam on request.

Simonov-Rabinovich Technique with Maestro Guerassim Voronkov (Russia-Spain). Production of W. A. Mozart's "Magic Flute" in collaboration with the Russian Chamber Orchestra and Peter the Great Music Academy (St. Petersburg, Russia). Open to conductors at all levels of proficiency, from beginners to professionals. No age limit. Languages: English, Spanish. Assistance with finding accommodation. All sessions can be videotaped. Final performances will be videotaped. The workshop fee covers all masterclass sessions. A Certificate of Completion will be issued to each participant, active and passive.

ICMasterclasses is happy to offer 6-day master class with Maestro Alim Shakh (Principal conductor of St. Petersburg State Conservatory Opera and Ballet Theatre, Principal conductor of the Novosibirsk Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra) & the West Bohemian Symphony Orchestra (Czech Republic). W. Mozart, Overture to The Abduction from the Seraglio, Symphony № 40; L. Beethoven, Symph. № 2, S. Rachmaninoff, Piano Concerto № 2, V. Kalinnikov Symph. № 1. 100 minutes of podium time with the full-size professional orchestra, 60 minutes with piano, Dress rehearsal and the Final concert. No age limit

IMB happy to present its 24th Masterclass with Prof. Metters and the Berlin Sinfonietta. "Concerto and Symphony" A very intense week of working with pianos and violin on concerto accompaniment technique, and more, long orchestra rehearsals and public final concert in Berlin. The program will focus on - Tchaikovsky - Violin Concerto, Mozart "Jupiter" and more. Limited Number of participants, no age limit. IMB is proud to be the leading and producing masterclasses of the highest professional standards, with highly acclaimed teachers, conductors and musical educators.

We are proud to present a 4-day conducting workshop with Maestro Paul Nadler from The Metropolitan Opera. 16 participants will be selected, and each will receive three 18-minute podium sessions (54 minutes total) with professional singers, string quintet and piano. Repertoire: BEETHOVEN Coriolan Overture; DEBUSSY Prélude à «L'après-midi d'un faune»; excerpts from MOZART Die Zauberflöte & Don Giovanni; DONIZETTI Lucia Di Lammermoor. Workshop also includes sessions dedicated to rehearsal technique, critique on The Art of Conducting, and piano sessions with singers. We also accept auditors.

HÄNDEL - MESSIAH - 22nd Intl Masterclass with Maestro Filippo M. Bressan, (Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia), and the Berlin Sinfonietta. Intense week with daily active conducting sessions with choir, orchestra and soloists. Public final concert. Great facilities in the heart of the city of Berlin. LIMITED NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS. IMB is proud to continue and lead masterclasses of the highest standards, with highly acclaimed teachers, conductors and musical educators with emphasis on the learning experience, with ever growing number of returning participants.

Up to 10 conductors accepted to work on Mozart's Die Entfuehrung aus dem Serail; Samson et Dalila by Camille Saint-Saens; and Puccini's Madama Butterfly. The soloists, orchestra & choir of State Opera Rousse/Bulgaria are fully available from the outset. Participants conduct ca. 1/3 of one of the three operas in a public performance and can focus on one, two or all three operas. All titles are fully-staged and sung in original languages. Private and group coaching and video review. Simply the best training for opera conducting in the world today.

11 advanced conductors will each have 180 minutes of rehearsal time + dress rehearsal and performance time with the large and excellent Janacek Philharmonic Ostrava. The Masterclass will be led by the legendary Maestro of Maestri, Jorma Panula, in important works by Ludwig van Beethoven, W.A. Mozart, Richard Wagner, Johann Strauss Jr., Gustav Mahler, Antonin Dvorak and Leos Janacek. Daily video review with individual and group coaching by the Maestro. Each conductor will conduct on one of two public concerts. The Masterclass will also accept a small number of auditors (passive participants).

The International Center for the Study of Résonnance Pedagogy - phenomenology of sound and gesture -(CIEPR) organises 12 Masterclass in Morges (Switzerland) in 2016. Teachers are: Elizabeth Sombart (piano), Vincent Aguettant (vocal), Diego Miguel Urzanqui (conducting), Jordi Mora (chamber music) and Fabrice Eulry (improvisation). Résonnance Pedagogy is a legacy of teaching of 2 masters : Conductor Sergiù Celibidache and Pianist Hilde Langer-Rühl. It is built on the basic principle of unity, which is achieved by reducing the multiplicity of sound phenomena through accurate phrasing and gesture.