In the morning, from 10-14, the participants work on the course repertoire with the MAV Symphony orchestra in equally devided time slots. The morning sessions are video recorded, and the sessions are analyzed in the afternoon by Maestro Ed Spanjaard. The afternoon is also the time to discuss special musical and technical details - sometimes with the help of the piano.

Mojca Lavrencic is conducting Les Preludes on the general rehearsal. Toi toi toi! 

Photo by Yoko Yokota 

Because of the sudden illness of Maestro Panula, the past few weeks became very busy, but we can say, we could not be happier to have Maestro Ed Spanjaard on board! The lessons have started yesterday, the orchestra is tuned, and the nine participants from all over the world do their best to prepare for the final concert on Saturday. 
Here are some images from the past two days.

Nine conductors have been selected as active participants for the Conducting Masterclass:

Amos Chia (Singapore)
Gerhard Jacobs (Germany)
Yoomi Kim (Canada)
Leonard Kwon (South Korea)
Mojca Lavrencic (Slovenia)
Sora Elisabeth Lee (South Korea)
Ilya Ram (Israel)
Masahiko Sakamoto (Japan)
Scott Wilson (United Kingdom)

We are very happy to welcome these young talents in Budapest!

The application period for the MasterclassBudapest has ended. Thank you for the interest! We are happy to announce, that we have received a great number of applications from all over the world. Selected active participants will be announced after 15th of June. 

The partner hotel of the MAV Symphony Orchestra has offered a discount price for participants of the masterclass. Rooms are available: single for 87 Euro/night and double for 101 Euro/night at Hotel Mercure Korona, if you book via Masterclass Budapest. Please note, it is high season, therefore the number of rooms are limited.

The application period for the First International Jorma Panula Conducting Masterclass in Budapest is now open. Please find the necessary information under the Conditions and use the Applcation form to apply. If you have any further question, do not hesitate to contact us.
Welcome to Budapest!