GUSTAV MEIER MEMORIAL

GUSTAV MEIER MEMORIAL CONDUCTING MASTERCLASSES with

 THEODORE KUCHAR  and

LVIV NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA OF UKRAINE

IN GORGEOUS LVIV, UKRAINE

Dates:  TBA


This six-day intensive series of masterclasses is suitable for professional orchestral conductors as well as conservatory and university students. Choral conductors who wish to expand theirexperience and skills in the orchestral repertoire are encouraged to participate. Conductors of lesser experience are encouraged to apply as auditors.


A total of 15 full participants will receive approximately 60 minutes of actual podium time, including daily rehearsals and one public performance at the end of the seminar. Non-conducting auditors will be accepted further to application.


Gustav Meier Memorial Conducting Masterclasses


Dates:   TBA

Full Participant: $1995

Auditor: $550

Travel to Lviv and local accommodation to be funded by each participant


Application:

Download application form.  

  • REPERTOIRE

    Ludwig van Beethoven


    Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36

    Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, Op. 55 “Eroica”

    Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92

  • SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

    Schedule of Events:


    Sunday, January 9, 2022 


    Arrive Lviv, Ukraine (LWO)


    Monday, January 10, 2022 


    10:00 - 13:00 Four-Hand Piano/Instrumental Session

    15:00 - 18:00 Four-Hand Piano/Instrumental Session


    Tuesday, January 11, 2022 


    10:00 - 13:00 Orchestral Session

    14:30 - 17:30 Four-Hand Piano/Instrumental Session


    Wednesday, January 12, 2022 


    10:00 - 13:00 Orchestral Session

    14:30 - 17:30 Four-Hand Piano/Instrumental Session


    Thursday, January 13, 2022 


    10:00 - 13:00 Orchestral Session

    14:30 - 17:30 Four-Hand Piano/Instrumental Session


    Friday, January 14, 2022 


    10:00 - 13:00 Orchestral Session

    14:30 - 17:30 Four-Hand Piano/Instrumental Session


    Saturday, January 15, 2022 


    10:00 - 13:00 General Rehearsal

    19:00 Concert No. 1


    Sunday, January 16, 2022 


    10:00 - 13:00 General Rehearsal

    19:00 Concert No. 2

  • RECORDINGS

    Video recordings of all sessions with the orchestra will be made in high-definition video and will be made available to all participants who will be entitled to make their own recordings for private use.  The availability of session recordings is included in the fee will be provided to each participant via the internet.

  • MASTERCLASS FOCAL POINTS AND DAILY DISCUSSIONS

    • Score Study

    • Baton Technique

    • Score Marking and Memorization

    • The Art and Understanding of Bowings for String Instruments

    • Developing the Necessary Foundation and Repertoire

    • The Profession of Conducting and a Successful Audition

    • Success at Securing a Position

    • Developing Unique Projects and Collaborations

Gustav Meier