Conducting Masterclass with Prof. Johannes Schlaefli
July 09-15, 2023
Sofia, Bulgaria
Application deadline May 20, 2023
We are excited to present Professor Johannes Schlaefli’s masterclass for professional conductors and advanced conducting students as part of
Allegra Festival and Academy.
A maximum of 10 active participants will have podium time of approximately 130 minutes each. Besides the sessions with full orchestra, there will be conducting sessions with ensemble on the first day.
The individual needs of each participant will be addressed in video analysis sessions, class meetings, and coachings in front of the orchestra. Conducting techniques, presence in front of the orchestra, understanding of the score, and rehearsal techniques will be explored in individual lessons as well as in group meetings.
Participants will have the opportunity to create their own publicity video recording during two recording sessions on the last day of the masterclass.
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Conducting Masterclass with Prof. Nicolás Pasquet
July 14-22, 2023
Sofia, Bulgaria
Application deadline May 20, 2023
We are excited to present Professor Nicolás Pasquet’s masterclass for professional conductors and advanced conducting students as part of Allegra Festival and Academy.
A maximum of 12 active participants will have podium time of approximately 135 minutes each. Besides the sessions with full orchestra, there will be conducting sessions with two pianos on the first day.
The individual needs of each participant will be addressed in video analysis sessions, class meetings, and coachings in front of the orchestra. Conducting techniques, presence in front of the orchestra, understanding of the score, and rehearsal techniques will be explored in individual lessons as well as in group meetings.
Participants will have the opportunity to create their own publicity video recording during two recording sessions on the last day of the masterclass. The masterclass will conclude with a public concert conducted by Prof. Pasquet in which one of the participants (selected by the principal chairs of the orchestra) will have the honor of conducting the overture.
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Conducting Masterclass with Prof. Ruediger Bohn
August 31 – September 06, 2023
Sofia, Bulgaria
Application deadline July 10, 2023
We are excited to present Professor Ruediger Bohn’s masterclass for professional conductors and advanced conducting students, in which a maximum of 12 active participants will have the opportunity to work with chamber ensembles and full orchestra.
In addition, various aspects of conducting and rehearsal techniques, analysis, and understanding of the music scores will be discussed during group meetings. Furthermore, instruction is tailored to meet individual needs during coachings in front of the orchestra.
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Conducting Masterclass with Prof. Nicolás Pasquet
September 23 – 30, 2023
Sofia, Bulgaria
Application deadline July 15, 2023
We are excited to present Professor Nicolás Pasquet’s masterclass for professional conductors and advanced conducting students. A maximum of 12 active participants will have podium time of approximately 135 minutes each. Besides the sessions with full orchestra, there will be conducting sessions with ensemble on the first day.
The individual needs of each participant will be addressed in video analysis sessions, class meetings, and coachings in front of the orchestra. Conducting techniques, presence in front of the orchestra, understanding of the score, and rehearsal techniques will be explored in individual lessons as well as in group meetings.
Participants will have the opportunity to create their own publicity video recording during two recording sessions on the last day of the masterclass.
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