MasterclassBudapest Conducting Workshop
with
Anima Musicae Chamber Orchestra
and
maestro Huba Hollókői
The International MasterclassBudapest Conducting Workshop will be held between 4-9 May, 2020 in Budapest, with maestro Huba Hollókői and the participation of the Anima Musicae Chamber Orchestra.
In the focus of the Workshop, is basic and advanced conducting technique, rehearsal technique, musical analysis and performance training, while working with professional string orchestra and symphony orchestra. The Workshop is open for all conductors, without age limit. Based on the online application material, a maximum of 9 active participants and a limited number of passive participants will be selected by maestro Hollókői. Each active conductor will get about 150 minutes podium time in front of the orchestra in total. The sessions will be recorded and the videos will be discussed and analysed after each orchestral sessions. Selected conductors will get the possibility to conduct on the final, public concert on the 9th of May at Óbudai Társaskör (OT). The official language of the Workshop is English.
In the focus of the Workshop, is basic and advanced conducting technique, rehearsal technique, musical analysis and performance training, while working with professional string orchestra and symphony orchestra. The Workshop is open for all conductors, without age limit. Based on the online application material, a maximum of 9 active participants and a limited number of passive participants will be selected by maestro Hollókői. Each active conductor will get about 150 minutes podium time in front of the orchestra in total. The sessions will be recorded and the videos will be discussed and analysed after each orchestral sessions. Selected conductors will get the possibility to conduct on the final, public concert on the 9th of May at Óbudai Társaskör (OT). The official language of the Workshop is English.
About the Workshop
Repertoire:
Mozart: Symphony Nr. 40 (ver. 2)
Schubert: Symphony Nr. 5
Dvorak: Serenade for Strings Op. 22
Tchaikovsky: Serenade for Strings Op. 48
Bartók: Divertimento for String Orchestra
Mozart: Symphony Nr. 40 (ver. 2)
Schubert: Symphony Nr. 5
Dvorak: Serenade for Strings Op. 22
Tchaikovsky: Serenade for Strings Op. 48
Bartók: Divertimento for String Orchestra
Venue:
Rehearsals and video session and the final concert will be held at Óbudai Társaskör (referred as OT). Budapest, Kiskorona u. 7, 1036 Hungary.
Óbudai Társaskör is located in the old centre of Óbuda in the neighbourhood of the Royal Palace. The renovation of the neoclassic historic building – whose history goes back to ancient Roman times – was completed in 1988 by Ybl Prize winner Katalin Korompay. In the two decades since then it has become an acclaimed institution of the cultural and social scene of Budapest and even Hungary.
Óbudai Társaskör is home to the Budapest Strings, the Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, the Anima Musicae Chamber Orchestra and the Budapest Ragtime Band.
The garden of Óbudai Társaskör with its green grass and towering chestnut trees is an ideal venue for summer performances. Theatre, chansons, classic and salon music, ragtime and big band music follow one another in the garden.
Schedule:
Rehearsals and video session and the final concert will be held at Óbudai Társaskör (referred as OT). Budapest, Kiskorona u. 7, 1036 Hungary.
Óbudai Társaskör is located in the old centre of Óbuda in the neighbourhood of the Royal Palace. The renovation of the neoclassic historic building – whose history goes back to ancient Roman times – was completed in 1988 by Ybl Prize winner Katalin Korompay. In the two decades since then it has become an acclaimed institution of the cultural and social scene of Budapest and even Hungary.
Óbudai Társaskör is home to the Budapest Strings, the Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra, the Anima Musicae Chamber Orchestra and the Budapest Ragtime Band.
The garden of Óbudai Társaskör with its green grass and towering chestnut trees is an ideal venue for summer performances. Theatre, chansons, classic and salon music, ragtime and big band music follow one another in the garden.
Schedule:
Date |
Time |
Place |
Event |
04. 05. Monday |
10:00-14:00 |
OT kamaraterem |
String Orchestra |
04. 05. Monday |
15:00-18:00 |
OT kispince |
video session |
05. 05. Tuesday |
13:30-17:00 |
OT nagyterem |
Symphony Orchestra |
05. 05. Tuesday |
17:30-20:00 |
OT kispince |
video session |
06. 05. Wednesday |
10:00-14:00 |
OT kamaraterem |
String Orchestra |
06. 05. Wednesday |
15:00-18:00 |
OT kispince |
video session |
07. 05. Thursday |
10:00-14:00 |
OT kamaraterem |
String Orchestra |
07. 05. Thursday |
15:00-18:00 |
OT kispince |
video session |
08. 05. Friday |
13:30-17:00 |
OT nagyterem |
Symphony Orchestra |
08. 05. Friday |
17:30-20:00 |
OT kispince |
video session |
09. 05. Saturday |
16:00-18:00 |
OT nagyterem |
General rehearsal, Symphony Orchestra |
09. 05. Saturday |
19:00-21:00 |
OT nagyterem |
Final Concert |
Application:
Please, use the online application form to send the following material by 15/03/2020:
- Name, age, contact information (phone number required!)
- Curriculum vitae in English
- Video* of a performance/rehearsal (if possible, Youtube link) of at least two contrasting works, or movements, maximum 30 minutes long. The video must show the conductor from the front. (Note: if you would like to apply as a passive participant, you do not need to send video of your conducting.)
* We only accept streamable videos, no downloads. Please, do not send Wetransfer or Dropbox, etc. links.
There is no age limit for this masterclass.
Successful applicants will be informed by 23/03/2020.
Course fee:
There is no application fee.
Tuition fee is 970 Euro. Successful applicants are asked to secure their places with transferring 400 Euro registration fee no later than 01/04/2020. The rest of the course fee is due upon arrival.
Limited number of passive participants are welcome. Passive participants can attend and observe all the orchestral sessions and the video sessions, and are welcome to the final concert.
Passive participation fee for the whole masterclass is 120 Euro. If you would like to apply as a passive participant, you do not have to send a video of your conducting. Instrumentalists, musicians, spectators are all welcome. Prior registration is required no later than 01/05/2020.
In the event that the masterclass is cancelled by the organizer due to unforeseen circumstances, the course and registration fees will be fully refunded. However we are not responsible for any incidental expenses such as non-refundable travel fares and accommodation fees.
If the participant forced to cancel due to circumstances beyond her/his control, the course fee is refundable, at the discretion of the organizer.
Accommodation:
Participants are responsible for their travel and accommodation.
Please, use the online application form to send the following material by 15/03/2020:
- Name, age, contact information (phone number required!)
- Curriculum vitae in English
- Video* of a performance/rehearsal (if possible, Youtube link) of at least two contrasting works, or movements, maximum 30 minutes long. The video must show the conductor from the front. (Note: if you would like to apply as a passive participant, you do not need to send video of your conducting.)
* We only accept streamable videos, no downloads. Please, do not send Wetransfer or Dropbox, etc. links.
There is no age limit for this masterclass.
Successful applicants will be informed by 23/03/2020.
Course fee:
There is no application fee.
Tuition fee is 970 Euro. Successful applicants are asked to secure their places with transferring 400 Euro registration fee no later than 01/04/2020. The rest of the course fee is due upon arrival.
Limited number of passive participants are welcome. Passive participants can attend and observe all the orchestral sessions and the video sessions, and are welcome to the final concert.
Passive participation fee for the whole masterclass is 120 Euro. If you would like to apply as a passive participant, you do not have to send a video of your conducting. Instrumentalists, musicians, spectators are all welcome. Prior registration is required no later than 01/05/2020.
In the event that the masterclass is cancelled by the organizer due to unforeseen circumstances, the course and registration fees will be fully refunded. However we are not responsible for any incidental expenses such as non-refundable travel fares and accommodation fees.
If the participant forced to cancel due to circumstances beyond her/his control, the course fee is refundable, at the discretion of the organizer.
Accommodation:
Participants are responsible for their travel and accommodation.
