Conductor Courses

Held this year by M° Donato Renzetti and M° Massimiliano Caldi, FCM is the leading Italian mastercourse for conductors. It aims to help the students develop the skills to work as professional at the highest level and to facilitate their entrance in the world of the classical music business thanks to the experience of teachers active in the major theaters of the whole world (Metropolitan Opera House in New York, La Scala Theatre in Milan, Opera de Paris etc.). The course offers real concert opportunities for the selected students with many orchestras in Italy and the rest of Europe.

JUNE 19 - JULY 3, 2015 with the Pazardzhik Symphony Orchestra, - presented by BV Artists International, features 2 public Concerts. Only 12 conductors will be accepted for this 2 week workshop taught by DIANE WITTRY. Repertoire includes: Tchaikovsky-Symphony No. 5, Dvorak-Symphony No. 9, Elgar-Enigma Variations, Stravinsky-Pulcinella Suite, Barber-Adagio, and more. Tuition is: $1475-$1795. (Hotel and meals are separate). All sessions will be video taped. Application, schedule and more information is available at: www.Beyondthebaton.com. Priority deadline is April 15, 2015.

The masterclass includes the study of the romantic and late romantic repertoire, with a particular reference to the Italian opera, symphonic and classical-romantic repertoire . The Masteclass will be hold with the participation of the Lviv Philharmonic Orchestra for a total of 24 hours of study and check and will conclude with two final concerts in the Philharmonia Hall with a professional audio and video recording. It will be selected a maximum of 10 students with no age limit.

The next instalments of Achim Holub's highly acclaimed Beethoven masterclasses will focus on the symphonies No 2 & 7 (6-9 April) + 5 & 8 (9-12 April), participation in both courses will be possible. All participants will conduct at the final concerts which will also include competitions. A multi-angle video with a professional sound recording is included in the course fee. Additionally, Achim will share his experience of 20 years of collaboration with world class musicians and recording companies like the Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft in talks about career planning & orchestra management.

Jeunesses Musicales Conducting Masterclass - Bucharest, ROMANIA International conducting masterclass with maestro Horia Andreescu (chief conductor of Bucharest Philharmonic) and the Royal Camerata Orchestra. The course is open to 14 active participants (150 min with orchestra + general rehearsal and concert). Gala Concert on 11th of July in Bucharest. Course languages: German and English. Auditors are welcome!

The KLANGSPUREN INTERNATIONAL ENSEMBLE MODERN ACADEMY is an offshoot of the renowned International Ensemble Modern Academy (IEMA) in Frankfurt. In 2015, in accordance with the main theme of the festival – Tunes & Tunings –, the masterful Austrian composer and conductor Beat Furrer will take up the role of Composer in Residence. Together with the Ensemble Modern teachers and the conductor Kasper de Roo he will rehearse a broad range of pieces during the academy which will be performed in various concerts at the Klangspuren Festival.

Conducting Master Class at the European Conducting Academy with Maestro Lior Shambadal (Berliner Symphoniker Chief Conductor), Maestro Romolo Gessi (Filarmonia Veneta Principal Guest Conductor), and the Filarmonia Veneta Orchestra. Program: Mozart - The Marriage of Figaro Ouverture; Mozart - Symphony No.35 "Haffner"; Brahms - Symphony No.1. Analysis, Conducting technique, Rehearsals with the Orchestra. Each orchestral rehearsal could be video recorded and subjected for individual rewiewing. Optional introductory lessons on March 14th - 15th.

Women conductors 40 years and younger are invited to apply to a unique new residential program at The Dallas Opera designed to further the careers of distinctively talented young conductors. Accomplished women singers, opera coaches and accompanists, and instrumentalists with established careers looking to move into conducting are also encouraged to apply.

Held this year by M° Donato Renzetti and M° Massimiliano Caldi, FCM is the leading Italian mastercourse for conductors. It aims to help the students develop the skills to work as professional at the highest level and to facilitate their entrance in the world of the classical music business thanks to the experience of teachers active in the major theaters of the whole world (Metropolitan Opera House in New York, La Scala Theatre in Milan, Opera de Paris etc.). The course offers real concert opportunities for the selected students with many orchestras in Italy and the rest of Europe.

Jeunesses Musicales Conducting Masterclass - Sibiu, ROMANIA International conducting masterclass with well renowned maestro Nicolás Pasquet and maestro Mark Stringer, and the State Philharmonic Orchestra of Sibiu. The course is open to 12 active participants (120 min with orchestra +150 minutes with 2 pianos + general reharsal and concert). Gala Concert on 25th of July in Sibiu - Thalia Hall. Course languages: German and English. Auditors are welcome!

The UArtistMusic is proud to present the Conducting Workshop and Concerts CWC 2015 "From Classical to Contemporary" at Adelphi University in Garden City, Long Island, New York. Two weeks with two renowned faculty and 2 concerts! The CWC 2015 is open to professional and advanced conductors. Each active two-week participant will have up to 140 minutes of podium time with one-per-part ensembles and professional orchestra and guaranteed to conduct at one of two public performances! Participants may choose the first or the second week of the workshop or both! Application deadline: April 1, 2015

On the surface Mahler's 4th Sympony appears untroubled, carefree & childlike, yet Mahler casts shadows on the brilliant colours and the conductor needs to appreciate both sides of this incomparable work to give it its full depth. An intensive & positive 5-day course with professional orchestra & soprano soloist. Max 11 participants, c.120 mins podium time, free HD video. Languages: English & Italian (possibly also German & French, please enquire). Cost: £1050 (unwaged £875, observer £450 whole course or £100/day). See pdf for more info and application link.

"Mozart and Schubert - Choral Works" International Masterclass for Orchestra and Choral Conductors with Maestro Lior Shambadal (Chief Conductor of Berliner Symphoniker) and the Berlin Sinfonietta. Intensive week with long orchestra and choir rehearsals, working with soloists, lessons in a great atmosphere, in a great venue at the heart of Berlin. Limited number of participants. Advertised public concert.

The Modern Academy is an in-depth short course tailored to advanced students and young professionals, through an intensive study and collaboration with faculty and peers, to enhance their skills of performance and composition in modern music. With an internationally distinguished faculty, The Modern Academy 2015 is offered for the first time to conductors, singers, composers, and performers of most orchestral instruments. Vocal ensemble-in-residence: Neue Vocalsolisten Stuttgart (Germany). Composition course: 10-25 June 2015. Instrumental, vocal and conducting course: 15-25 June 2015

Musicians and conductors are invited to Conducting seminars. Auscultate at all daily orchestra rehearsals/masterclasses with Maestro Masur & Gustavsson and seminars with international professors as e.g. interpretation, leadership, repertoire analysis at the famous Aurora Classic Festival 15-23/8 - 20 concerts with 150 musicians from 40 countries

Conducting Masterclass with Maestro Kurt Masur. International conductors are invited to conduct Aurora Symphony Orchestra at the famous Aurora Classic Festival 15-23/8 - 20 concerts with 150 musicians from 40 countries. All conducting with the ASO will be video recorded and subject for individual reviewing.

Masterclass with the renowned finnish maestro Jorma Panula in San Lorenzo de el Escorial (Madrid-Spain), Hotel Miranda & Suizo, in front of the monastery built by Philip the Second (XVIth century). 2 weeks/groups, max. 12 students each group. All students will conduct the Camerata Antonio Soler (chamber orchestra) 20 m. every day and final concert in the Teatro Auditorio del Escorial.

Conducting Masterclass with Maestro Leonid Grin from June 8th to 13th. Conductors of both sexes are invited to take part in the National Symphony Orchestra of Chile Masterclass for Conductors, with maestro Leonid Grin. Applications, including all requested documents and video, must be received until March 30th, 2015.

PRAXIS REPERTOIRE: Beethoven Symphonies & FreeWorks / Málaga February 23-28+August 16-30and Brasov(Romania) march 28-april4 (with final concerts). THEORETICAL CLASSES:the Best Synthesis of the Celibidache's MUSICAL FENOMENOLOGIE & the UNIQUE REAL CONDUCTING TECHNIQUE. Please See On YouTube Complete Expositions (5parts) Direct Informations octavcalleya@gmail.com (tel+34.606306784)

Ticino Musica is an international meeting of young musicians coming from all around the world. The masterclasses give students the opportunity to have close contact with internationally renowned musicians on a daily basis. The simultaneous offer of courses for almost every orchestral instrument provides also the opportunity to for different chamber music ensembles. The numerous concerts that take place during the two weeks of the masterclasses help preparing the young musicians for their future professional lives.

Three days of dynamic masterclasses with conductors and RNCM Conducting Faculty members Mark Heron and Clark Rundell and featuring an exciting new partnership with Manchester Camerata. The course is open to both active conductors and observers and will focus on key practical issues including conducting technique, interpretation, rehearsal and preparation.

Join the Prague Summer Nights Young Artists Music Festival in beautiful and historic Prague for concerts and opera performances in Smetana Hall & The Estates Theatre including fully staged performances of Mozart’s Don Giovanni under Sherrill Milnes!

International conducting course with the Danube Symphony Orchestra and Maestro Michalis Economou. During the course each active participant will receive 80 minutes of conducting time with the orchestra as well as extra conducting time with the two pianos.

Courses for conductors with special interest in contemporary music repertoire. Special courses for 20th /21st century ensemble music (Boulez, Stockhausen, Donatoni, Schönberg, Manoury, Pintscher, etc.), led by Peter Eötvös. Rehearsals and concerts.

After the resounding success of the previous editions I Solisti proudly presents to you I Solisti Summer Academy 2015. It is already the 6th time that a full team of motivated teachers and musicians are looking forward to welcome you in picturesque Lier.

György Ligeti Concerto per pianoforte, Salvatore Sciarrino Archeologia del telefono, Stefano Bulfon Nachleben - Ensemble in residence: Divertimento Ensemble - Teacher: Sandro Gorli - daily 6 hours rehearsal - 5 concerts conducted by students

"the most thorough, intensive and inspiring class". Led by Jonathan Brett & Maciej Zoltowski, this class offers a generous time allocation, a performance with an excellent orchestra and comprehensive advice about all aspects of conducting.

Directed by Jonathan Brett with the St Petersburg State Hermitage Orchestra. This class provides an opportunity for in-depth study of key symphonic works.

The goal of the ISA Allegra is to combine different masterclasses and making the collaboration among them possible. All participants will have the chance to present themselves to the public in concerts at the end of the course.

Focus on building musicianship and technique w/ renowned pedagogue Markand Thakar. 10 Fellows have 3 hours total w/ professional Baltimore Chamber Orchestra & smaller ensembles. Henry Fogel offers individual career counseling. Video can be used freely.

IAAC offers a unique opportunity for conductors to experience intensive study of advanced conducting styles with an internationally recognized faculty. Participants will have ample daily podium time. IAAC is promoting the legacy and method of Prof. Musin.

Conducting Masterclass and Competition with the Danube Symphony Orchestra and Prof. Andras Deak. Programme: Mozart: Symphony No. 40, Strauss: The Gipsy Baron – Ouverture, Beethoven: Symphony No. 1 , Bartok: Hungarian Pictures, Tshaikovksy: Symphony No 4

An intensive and positive weekend conducting course working on a carefully chosen range of string orchestra music (Matthew Locke/Mendelssohn/Bartok). Pro orchestra. Min 90 mins podium time. £340 (£280 unwaged). More info on pdf.

The Crescendo Summer Institute is a two-week classical and jazz music course in Tokaj, Hungary, celebrating its 12th season in 2015. You can study from seasoned professionals from all over the world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjjWztp4qdw

This unique program assists music students & young professionals in obtaining a position in a professional orchestra. International faculty, orchestral rehearsals, concerts, master classes, sectionals, private lessons, in-depth audition training program.

CIEPR proposes 12 MC in 2015. Each MC lasts between 4 to 6 days. Teachers are : Elizabeth Sombart (piano), Vincent Aguettant (vocal), Diego Miguel Urzanqui (conducting), Jordi Mora (chamber music and instrumental soloists), Fabrice Eulry (improvisation)

The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Foundation organises Master Classes for opera singers and conductors in June 2015. For more information on application and rules and regulations please visit our website on www.cyso.org.cy

This internationally recognised course is for conductors at intermediate and advanced levels with an interest in wind repertoire, or a desire to immerse themselves in issues relating to conducting wind and brass instruments.

Maestro Alim Shakh (Russia) and The Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra (Czech Republic) invite you to take part in 7-day orchestral conducting masterclass for students and professional conductors.No age limit. Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, Beethoven, Weber, Mozart

Masterclasses and Lessons by world renowned faculty. Symphonic Concerts,Chamber Music Performance, Concerto Competitions granting multiple winners performances with the MSMF Orchestra, Repertoire Readings, Classes in Career Management.

Join a team of industry leaders, headed up by Course Director Derek Gleeson, and special guest tutor, award winning composer Christopher Young and discover how to compose music for films, television, games, advertising and other commercial ventures.

Pulse College in association with the DIT Conservatory of Music & Drama, new Masters in Scoring for Film & Visual Media. This unique course is taught by critically-acclaimed composers in a world class facility at Windmill Lane Recording Studios.

A professional orchestra, an experienced teacher, Sinaia - the touristic Pearl of the Carpathians: a unique experience! You will discover a very effective method of score study, together with a conducting technique based on Sergiu Celibidache’s school.

IMB's 11th Masterclass with Prof. Colin Metters and the Berlin Sinfonietta: Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Bruch. Intensive week, long rehearsals and lessons in a great atmosphere at the heart of Berlin. Limited number of participants. Advertised public concert.

Diploma of Licentiate in Music Direction by the ABRMS. Studies Online by internet, from the comfort of your home. More than 700 students around the world. 10 years of experience. The most complete and vanguard conducting technique.

An advanced level course for+17 years old -in Provence (near Nice ) /Master classes with Alexander and Albert Markov, (violin) , Steven Honigberg (cello) Opera workshop Chamber Music/ Brass ensemble Piano with Prof; Rustem Koudoyarov - Concerts

XIX International Music Summer Course in Llandovery College in Brecon Beacons National Park (Wales ) Advanced level specialized 2 /3 weeks Course Residential or non-residential One to one tuition instrumental and vocal , Master classes, Opera Workshop

10 conductors rehearse and perform Le nozze di Figaro, Il barbiere di Siviglia & Tosca in fully-staged performances (sung in Italian) with State Opera Rousse (Bulgaria) and Maestro Dejan Savic

10 conductors rehearse and perform Tosca, Rigoletto & Don Giovanni in fully-staged performances (sung in Italian) with the orchestra, choir & soloists of State Opera Rousse (Bulgaria) and Maestro Dejan Savic

Podium time with full professional orchestra, experienced professor, and the most beautiful city of Romania! You will discover a very effective method of score study, together with a conducting technique based on Sergiu Celibidache’s school.