【The Music between the Beats】Sigmund Thorp Conducting Masterclass

Dates: Jan 24– 29, 2027 (6 days)
Location: National Taiwan Normal University, General Building, Concert Hall: World Sound Art Co., Ltd., New Taipei

Maestro: Sigmund Thorp

Orchestra: Ark Symphony Orchestra (ASO)

Course Content:
Conducting Sessions (5 sessions): String Quintet + Piano
Orchestra Practicum (4 sessions): Full Symphony Orchestra
Conducting Technique Workshop: “Anatomical exercises ”

Final Performance
Each participant will conduct a selected piece in a final performance and receive a certificate of completion.

※Total conducting time per participant: app. 140 minutes

Repertoire
Schubert, Ouverture Rosamunde
Beethoven, Symphony No. 6
Mozart, Symphony No. 29
Brahms, Variations on a Theme by Haydn

Requirements

Active Participants: Open to experienced conductors; 10-12 selected by video audition.

Observers: Up to 20 participants