FORCES OF DESTINY: Bucharest Academy International Conducting Masterclass
🎶 Join us for an unforgettable experience at the Forces of Destiny Conducting Masterclass!
🌍 Location: Sala Auditorium – National University of Music Bucharest, Strada Știrbei Vodă 33, 010102 Bucharest, Romania.
📅 Application Deadline: June 20, 2026
📝 About the Masterclass:
Dive deep into the works of great composers such as Verdi, Mozart, Wagner, Brahms, Beethoven, Rachmaninov, and Tchaikovsky, exploring how they confronted fate in their music. Led by the esteemed John Axelrod and the Bucharest Symphony Orchestra, this masterclass welcomes participants of all levels.
🔑 Active Students: Only 27 spots are available for active participants, ensuring a focused and enriching experience.
💰 Application Fee: €50 – Secure your chance to learn and grow through our selection process. Only one application fee is required if you also participate in the competition!
📧 Important Steps:
- After application, you'll receive a personal code to track your status at Live Application Status.
- Proof of payment must be emailed in PDF format to info@conducting.academy.
📚 Repertoire Includes:
- Giuseppe Verdi: La forza del destino Overture
- W.A. Mozart: Don Giovanni Overture
- Richard Wagner: Siegfried Idyll
- Serghei Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No.3
- Johannes Brahms: Symphony No.1
🎤 Schedule Highlights:
- July 2: Welcome Ceremony & Opening Seminar
- July 3-5: Masterclasses and Student Video Analysis. Each student will have the opportunity to conduct the orchestra four times!
⚠️ Note: No phones, guests, or recording devices allowed during sessions. Official recordings are available for €50, payable in Bucharest.
Strada Știrbei Vodă 32, 010113 București, România
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