International Institute for Conductors, Bacau, Romania

Student Comments

The 2012 Institute will be our 13th summer program. Here are just a few student comments from the past 4 years:

"Compared to other workshops, the institute is an amazing value for money. The quality of the orchestra, the faculty and the concerts make it truly unique in the field."
"The value-for-money of this course was superior to any other course I have attended."
"No kidding it was the best workshop I have been to from the teaching and the insight, the commitment and support, the orchestra and the organization. Tutti bravissimo."
"The best value I have seen - so much podium time. Unbelievable for the price. And such a good quality orchestra. Really, they are worth their weight in gold!"

"The level of teaching and advice was quite intelligent and deep."
"Great comments and ideas from all the faculty. I enjoyed having all three faculty members comment on my conducting."
"I did not realize before I came that the Embodied Conducting™ training was what I had been looking for - thank you."
"Maestro Balan's daily exercises very valuable, and I will continue this."
"Compliments for fostering a mutually supportive atmosphere between all participants."

"The evening sessions were great, and they made the orchestra sessions much more productive."
"The concerts were a real confirmation of what I learned each week. I've never been to a workshop that offers 2 performances. This is great!"
"The two performances are part of what makes this program so unique. I think they are absolutely vital."
"The Conducting with Soloists program was an excellent experience, one I will look forward to again."
"The concerts were a major asset. I don't know of any other workshop that offers two concerts."

"The Orchestra will help you when you need it, and teach you if you are sensitive to it. They really are playing with you."
"They are so responsive, musical, kind and patient with us."
"The hospitality of the orchestra management was impressive and endearing."
"The sextet was fantastic!"

"The hotel was a special charm of Bacau. Wifi was a major advantage."
"The room was spacious with more than enough storage compartments."
"Very reasonable for everything. I like being in downtown Bacau near everything: Internet, bank machines, good restaurants and great shopping."
"For the price, the hotel was great!"

"I was extremely impressed with all of the information, correspondence and organization before we even got to Romania."
"The administration and pre-Institute prep was exceptional!"
"Exceptional communication. Thank you! I always felt clear about what was happening. But even more, you helped us at any moment with any problem we had."
"Without a doubt, most amazing, even after the program."