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Purser and Ravì Conducting Academy in Vienna
3 October 2023 - 6 October 2023
An intensive 4-day workshop in Vienna led by Toby Purser and Giuseppe Ravì, based on the principles of the connection between musical intention, breath and movement.
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 two 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 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 and showcase performance. 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
Ludwig van Beethoven
Fidelio Overture
Johannes Brahms
Symphony No. 4, Finale
Gustav Mahler
Symphony No. 5, Adagietto
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Symphony No. 6, Finale
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Don Giovanni - "In quali eccessi...Mi tradì quell'alma ingrata"
(Recitativo and Aria No. 21b )
Application Process
The course is designed for a maximum of 8 advanced students and professional conductors. The deadline for all applications is the 3rd of September, therefore we strongly suggest submitting your applications at the earliest. Your application should include at least two videos taken within the last year. A restricted number of observer places are available only to conducting students in full-time education, or graduated within two years.
Fees and Payment
Participants who apply on or before August 6th benefit from an early bird fee of €1350.
After this date, the standard registration fee of €1500 will apply.
Places must be confirmed by paying a 50% deposit by August 8th, with final payment due by September 8th.
Please note that the course fee does not include accommodation, travel, or living costs.
The cost for observer students (non-active) is €400.
Cancellation Policy
The organizer reserves the right to postpone or cancel the masterclass in case of force majeure or other unforeseeable circumstance. The organizer will immediately notify participants of such changes and will refund the paid fee in full in case of event cancelation.