Conducting Masterclass 2025

Japanese German Philharmonic Society

with Naoki Sugiyama

May 3. to May 6. 2025 Saitama Arts Theatre Japan

The Masterclass is open for conducting students, young professional conductors and advanced amateur conductors.

Prupose of the Master Class:

The Conducting Master Class 2025 by Japanese German Philharmonic Society will be held in Saitama Arts Theatre, Northern Tokyo from May 3. to May 6. 2025. Lessons will be held with Piano (2, 4 Hands or 2 Pianos), Ensemble and Orchestra.

The Master Class offers young conductors the opportunity to work with experienced faculty and with professional chamber orchestra. The Master Class is open for each conductor for orchestra, brass band and chorus (no age limit).

It's also open for those who want to begin to study conducting. There are many essential instructions for orchestra conducting by experienced faculty.

The purpose of the Masterclass is to promote individual musical excellence and to develop and support conducting skills and talent. The participants will have the opportunities to rehearse with orchestra up to 40 minutes.

The Closing Concert will be hold on May 7 in the Concert Hall with singers and orchestra.

Dates:

May 3. - May 7. 2025

May 3rd 9:30〜15:30　Lesson with Piano and Analysis

May 4th　9:30〜15:30　Lesson with Piano and Analysis

May 5th　9:30〜15:30　Lesson with Ensemble

May 6th　9:30〜15:30　Lesson with Orchestra

May 7th 19:00〜21:30 Closing Concert

Faculty:

Naoki Sugiyama (Japan) Language: Japanese, English, German

Orchestra:

The Symphonic Academy Orchestra of Japanese German Philharmonic Society

Program:

Wagner "Der Fliegende Holländer" (excerpts)

Bruckner Symphony No.5 B-Major (Haas)

Brahms Tragic Overture Op. 81

Brahms Symphony No.3 F-Major

R. Strauss "Ariadne auf Naxos"(excerpts)

Each participant choose at least 2 peaces).

Fees:

Adult (25+) 950 Euros/ 1000USD
Student of Music Universities 500 Euros/ 530USD

The Bank Account and the amount will be announced after application.

Applicants are requested to send, full name, nationality, age, short description of education about music (school, instruments, experience of conducting, teacher etc.). Use right hand form.

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