In 2012, the International Institute for Conductors celebrates its 13th successful year with four public concerts: two with Classical sized orchestra and two with large orchestra. All participating conductors will conduct a selection from the repertoire in concert each week. In addition to conducting opportunities at these summer concerts, the faculty may award one graduating conductor a return engagement as guest conductor with the Bacau Philharmonic for a fully professional concert with fee. Eight graduates from years past have been recognized in this way.
The International Institute for Conductors gives experienced student and professional conductors the opportunity to work on challenging repertoire under the guidance of veteran professional conductors with decades of teaching experience. This unique mentoring program helps students quickly diagnose and correct technical problems while developing the practical skills needed to conduct a professional orchestra. Each participant will have approximately 220 minutes of podium time including full orchestra, sextet and concerts plus daily video review sessions with faculty. All participants will conduct on at least two concerts, and all rehearsals and concerts will be videotaped.
Conducting with Soloists
An unqualified success since its introduction in 2009, this one-of-a-kind program returns in 2012. Institute conductors can choose to spend the first week of the program mastering the vital skills and techniques every conductor needs to become an effective accompanist. Work with full orchestra and soloist on a concerto you select from the extensive repertoire list. See the Repertoire page for additional information.
"Overall, this course was the best course I have been to. Three excellent teachers combined with ample and well-organized podium time meant that I went home with enough experiences to think over for a long time to come."
- 2011 Institute critique
"I had the time of my life, and I would return in a heartbeat!"
- 2010 Institute critique
"The course coordinator could not have been better. The hospitality of the orchestra and its management was most exceptional."
- 2009 Institute critique
The acoustically excellent rehearsal and concert hall
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