And Other Duties presents Access all Arias in assocation with IVC

And Other Duties returns to the International Vocal Competition in the Netherlands for Access All Arias: an intensive 5 day opera conducting course.

With masterclasses, one-to-one coaching and staged scenes to conduct, this is a hands-on, immersive experience for advanced conductors looking to work at an international level.

Expert advice from director Sir David Pountney, conductor Karen Kamensek, Rotterdam International Conducting Competition executive director Rob Hilberink and singers Susan Bullock and Peter Rose. Coaching from AOD directors Timothy Redmond & Karen Ní Bhroin, English Touring Opera music director Gerry Cornelius and IVC artistic director Andrew Watts.

Repertoire: Handel, Mozart, Verdi, Puccini
Working with solo voices, piano and strings
Arias, duets and ensembles
Rehearsals and public performance

Course fee (accommodation included) EUR1125
Dates October 6–10, 2026
Den s’Hertogenbosch, NL

https://andotherduties.com/apply/ to apply.