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Purser and Ravì Conducting Academy: London 20-23 February 2024
20 February - 23 February
Join us for an intensive 4-day workshop in London, 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 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 plus 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
On Day 4, you will have the opportunity for individualised guidance and mentorship during one-on-one sessions with both tutors. These personalised sessions 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.
Repertoire
Ludwig van Beethoven
Overture to Coriolanus
Carl Maria von Weber
Overture to Der Freischütz
Johannes Brahms
Symphony No.1 - 2nd movement
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Symphony No. 5 - 2nd movement
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Le Nozze di Figaro - "Hai già vinta la causa"
(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 January 21st, 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: For participants applying on or before December 31st, the Early Birds Registration is available. This special rate is set at £1450. Confirmation of places requires a 50% deposit by January 8th, with the final payment due by February 9th.
Standard Registration:
For applications received after December 31st, the Standard Registration fee of £1600 applies. Places must be confirmed by paying a 50% deposit by January 26th, and the final payment is due by February 9th.
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 £450, offering an opportunity to attend and observe the sessions.
Please be aware that all the fees are established in British Pounds 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.