Purser and Ravì Conducting Academy: Vienna 17-20 October 2024
Join us for an intensive 4-day workshop in Vienna, led by Toby Purser and Giuseppe Ravì.
This workshop is based on the principles of the connection between musical intention, breath, and movement.
It's a unique opportunity to strengthen your physical communication skills, increase your authority and confidence, and develop competition skills.
Join us for a transformative
four-day workshop!
Program
minimum podium time: 140 min.
Day 1 & Day 2
(7 hrs per day)
4 repertoire sessions with 2 pianists
2 group coaching sessions
Over the first two days, we'll have four repertoire sessions, working with pianists and both tutors. The focus will be on connecting your musical vision with your physical expression. In addition, we'll help identify any potentially unproductive habits, providing an excellent opportunity to replace them with more effective ones. The insights gained during these initial days will prepare you for Day 3, when you will conduct an ensemble of two pianists and a string quintet.
Day 3
( 7 hrs)
2 session with ensemble
group discussion
Day 3 marks the transition from working with pianists to exploring the dynamic world of ensemble performance, conducting an ensemble of strings quintet and 2 pianists, and accompanying a singer in dramatic recicitivo and aria. By gradually expanding the scope of our focus, we ensure a comprehensive and seamless learning experience that empowers you to become a more effective and expressive conductor within an ensemble context.
Day 4
1 on 1 session with both tutors
group discussion
1 final rehearsal and showcase performance
On Day 4, you will have the opportunity for individualised guidance and mentorship during one-on-one session with both tutors. These personalised session will allow you to receive tailored feedback, address specific musical challenges, and refine your technical skills.
In the afternoon, we will come together for a last group discussion and preparation for your final rehearsal. This session provides an open forum to exchange ideas, share insights, and explore topics relevant to competition technique and performance.
The final rehearsal will integrate everything you have experienced over the workshop, culminating in a final performance for your video portfolio.
Repertoire
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Symphony No. 39 K 543, 1st movement
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
Hebrides Overture
Johannes Brahms
Symphony No.3, 1st movement
Antonín Dvořák
Symphony No. 8, 2nd movement
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
"Smanie implacabili" from Così fan tutte
(Recitativo and Aria)
Application Process
The course is designed for a maximum of 8 advanced students and professional conductors. The deadline for all applications is September 8th, therefore we strongly suggest submitting your applications at the earliest. Your application should include at least two videos taken within the last year.
Fees and Payment
Early Birds Registration: Early Birds Registration, available for participants applying on or before June 30th at a special rate of €1500, requires a 50% deposit to secure a place upon offer of admission.
Standard Registration:
For applications received after June 30th, the Standard Registration fee of €1650 applies. Places must be confirmed by paying a 50% deposit upon offer of admission, and the final payment is due by September 15th.
Non-Active Participants:
There is also a category for Non-Active Participants. This is specifically designed for conducting students in full-time education or who have graduated within the past two years. A limited number of observer places are available at a cost of €500, offering an opportunity to attend and observe the sessions.
Please be aware that all the fees are established in Euros and do not cover accommodation, travel, or living expenses.
Cancellation Policy
The organizers reserves the right to postpone or cancel the workshop in case of force majeure or other unforeseeable circumstance. The organizers will immediately notify participants of such changes and will refund the paid fee in full in case of event cancelation.