The 5-day intensive masterclass is suitable for advanced conducting students and professional conductors.
In addition to individual lessons with pianists, you will work with a large professional orchestra, providing great emotional satisfaction and new motivation to advance your professional career.
Qualified candidates will be selected gradually until the application deadline, early applying candidates have more chances to participate in the masterclass. Less experienced conductors may participate as semi-active participants.
A Certificate of Participation will be awarded to all participants who complete the masterclass
There is no age limit.
Program:
Beethoven - Symphony No.3 Eroica
Prokofiev - Symphony No.1 Classical
Mozart - Idomoneo Overture
Mendelssohn - The Hebrides
Rossini - Il Signor Bruschino Overture
Conductors are expected to purchase and study their scores before the start of the masterclass. It is important that you prepare them as much as possible to gain the maximum benefits from the masterclass.
Each Active participant will be entitled to:
• 90 minutes of podium time conducting The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra
• 60 minutes of podium time in four hand piano sessions
• attend all meetings, classes, and rehearsals.
• each Active participant will conduct a Dress rehearsal and the Final concert Each Semi-active participant will be entitled to:
• 90 minutes of podium time in four hand piano sessions
• attend all meetings, classes, rehearsals, and the final concert, but without an opportunity to conduct the orchestra
CONCERT
The concert program will be divided among participants.
The Final concert will be held on the 9th of May 2025 at 20:30
Pallas Theatre, Nicosia
Maestro Charles Olivieri-Munroe
Maestro Charles Olivieri-Munroe is one of today’s most distinguished and much-travelled conductors. He has conducted major orchestras worldwide, including the Israel Philharmonic, Montreal Symphony, Toronto Symphony, Sydney Symphony, the Berlin DSO Orchestra, Munich Symphony, Danish Radio Symphony, the Czech Philharmonic, St. Petersburg Philharmonic, Warsaw Philharmonic, National Hungarian Philharmonic and many others. With a regular presence in the Asia-Pacific region, he frequently leads concerts in Japan, Korea, China, Vietnam and Thailand.
World class soloists with whom Charles Olivieri Munroe works with include Angela Gheorghiu, Krystian Zimerman, Joshua Bell, Maxim Vengerov, Sol Gabetta, Joseph Suk, Mischa Maisky, Shlomo Mintz, Ivan Moravec, Gabriela Benacková and Joseph Calleja, Ramon Vargas, amongst others.
• Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Krakow Philharmonic Orchestra
• Principal Conductor with Philharmonie Sudwestfalen
• Honorary Principal Conductor with the North Czech Philharmonic Orchestra ( he has led since 1997)
• Resident Conductor with the Texas Round Top Festival Institute (since 2005)
• Docent Conducting faculty in the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague (since 2009)
• Principal Conductor of the Colorado ‘Crested Butte’ Festival (2008)
• Artistic Director of the Inter-Regionales Symfonie Orchester in Germany (2008)
• Chief Conductor of the Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra in Bratislava (2001-2004)
• Associate Conductor with the Brno Philharmonic (1995-97)
• Associate Conductor with Karlsbad Symphony Orchestra (1993-95)
The New York Times "... A naturally charismatic conductor" Toronto Star "... He so energised the musicians of the Toronto Symphony that this reviewer hopes he makes many, many return visits" Edmonton Journal "... An excellent showcase for Charles Olivieri Munro’s conducting style. Of all the guest conductors I have seen this year, this natural leader put on the most engaging podium performance" Südwestdeutsche Zeitung "... With an active and highly varied conducting style, Olivieri Munroe appears as a combination of Furtwängler and the young Karajan."
The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra, the premier symphony orchestra of Cyprus, has quickly become a modern, dynamic force in the island’s musical landscape, symbolizing the nation both in Europe and globally. Presenting around 80-90 performances annually, including evening concerts, community outreach, educational events, and chamber music, the CySO engages audiences across all major cities. Known for its versatility, the orchestra plays a rich repertoire from classical masterpieces and operatic music to film scores, jazz, and more, captivating an ever-growing loyal audience.
Celebrated conductors such as Vladimir Ashkenazy, Marios Papadopoulos, and Esa Heikkila, along with renowned soloists like Cyprien Katsaris and Placido Domingo, have performed with the CySO, adding to its prestige. The orchestra’s multicultural spirit is reflected in its 41 musicians from 16 different countries. The CySO also expands its international reach through tours in Greece, Germany, France, and the U.K., and by sharing performances through digital platforms and social media. With innovative programs and global collaborations, the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra stands as a beacon of cultural pride and artistic excellence.
You can read more about the orchestra here.
Venue & Accommodation
The course will take place in Cyprus, Nicosia, Pallas Theatre.
Address: Pallas Theatre, Rigenis 24, Nicosia 1513, Cyprus
Travel and accommodation costs are not included in the masterclass fee, must be covered by each participant.
Language
The masterclass will be taught in English.
Recording
Video recording of all orchestra rehearsals and the concert with one camera is included in the price.
All conductors will receive their videos via the internet. If you would like a video copy during the masterclass, please bring a memory card or USB stick.
You can use your own devices for recording rehearsals with pianists.
Masterclass fees
Active participant fee is €1990.Active participant fee includes:
- conducting the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra | * 90 minutes
- individual lessons with Maestro Charles Olivieri-Munroe | * 60 minutes of podium time in four-hands piano sessions;
* 120 minutes - an analytical study of videotaped rehearsal and conducting;
- participation in all meetings, classes, rehearsals;
- the final concert;
- recorded orchestra rehearsals and the final concert.
Semi-active participant fee is €650 Semi-active participant fee includes:
- 90 minutes of podium time in four hand piano sessions
- attending all meetings, classes, rehearsals, and the final concert.
- possible time with the orchestra
Please email the Masterclass manager regarding other options. Daily Visitors' (passive participation) fee is €40
There is no registration/application fee. Payment schedule
- 25 % of the participant fee has to be paid upon the organizers` confirmation of your participation;
- the rest of the fee has to be paid via bank transfer 30 days before the masterclass starts at the latest.
The deposit is 100% refundable only if the organizer cancels or postpones the masterclass.
For an individual payment plan please contact the Masterclass manager.
Masterclasses for conductors with a full-size orchestra. Conducting Programs include Opera & Orchestral Conducting masterclasses and workshops, Masterclass venues & locations: Prague, Nicosia, Olomouc, Pardubice, Marienbad, Karlovy Vary.
