Finnish Conducting School Winter Masterclass in Helsinki

Finnish Conducting School offers an intensive five-day masterclass in Helsinki for 10 active participants, led by maestro Sasha Mäkilä. The course includes daily technique sessions with a rehearsal pianist, four rehearsals with the Helsinki Metropolitan Orchestra, and a public final concert. Each participant is guaranteed a minimum of 20 minutes of podium time with the orchestra every day. Repertoire includes Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, Leevi Madetoja’s Elegia for string orchestra, and opera arias with singers from the Mirjam Helin Singing Academy. The course focuses on conducting technique, rehearsal skills, interpretation, and communication with orchestra and soloists. Course fee: €1600; Early Bird €1500 if paid in full by 30 November 2026.