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Conducting Masterclass for Young Conductors [ From category News ] [ Article date: 2025-01-11 ] [ From city Erevan ] [ Country Armenia ]   Armenian National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet named after Alexander Spendiaryan invites young professional conductors to participate in an exclusive conducting masterclass. The masterclasses will be led by renowned conductor and professor at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory, Alexander Polishchuk. The program includes a three-week masterclass aimed at refining and developing professional conducting skills. The training will focus on fundamental conducting techniques and expressive methods, incorporating modern solutions and best international practices. During the first week, only conductors residing in Armenia will have the opportunity to participate. The Opera Theatre will cover the costs of the selected participants. At the end of the masterclass, some participants will be selected for further collaboration with the Opera Theatre`s orchestra. During the second and third weeks, the Opera Theatre welcomes conductors from all over the world to join Maestro Polishchuk`s masterclasses. Masterclass Schedule: Week 1 (24.01.2025 - 29.01.2025) Beethoven – Symphony No. 1, No. 2 Mozart – Symphony No. 39 Week 2 (31.01.2025 – 05.02.2025) Beethoven – Symphony No. 5 Brahms – Symphony No. 1 Debussy – "Prélude à l`après-midi d`un faune" Verdi – Sinfonia "La forza del destino" Week 3 (07.02.2025 – 12.02.2025) Stravinsky – The Rite of Spring Mozart – Symphony No. 38 KV504 “Prague” Application Requirements: To apply, please submit the following: A CV (Curriculum Vitae) A video recording of the applicant conducting an orchestra (maximum 15 minutes) A repertoire list of previously conducted performances Application Submission: Send your applications to apconductingacademy@gmail.com Application deadline: January 20, 2025. Masterclass languages: English, Russian. Seats are strictly limited. Alexander Polishchuk studied in Saint Petersburg under the mentorship of the renowned conductor and professor Ilya Musin. Since 1993, he has conducted masterclasses at the Royal Academy in Stockholm, as well as in Finland, Scotland, Singapore, Portugal, China, Sweden, Austria, Russia, and the USA. His students include notable maestros such as Tugan Sokhiev, Darrell Ang, Kah Chun Wong, and Mikhail Tatarnikov. More about Maestro Polishchuk: http://alexander-polishchuk.com

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