Mozart, Beethoven, Stravinsky, Mendelssohn, Rossini
Maestro Mark Laycock & PKF - Prague Philharmonia

19 -24 January 2023, Prague, Czech Republic.

Orchestral conducting masterclass with Maestro Mark Laycock
and PKF - Prague Philharmonia (www.pkf.cz).

The main aim of the masterclass for conductors: using the main conducting principles to develop your conducting scale in various styles and research the individual way to music expression.
Besides individual lessons with pianists and soloists, you will work with a big professional orchestra, it will give you huge emotional satisfaction and the new impulse to continue your professional career.
There is no age limit for participation.
The masterclass is suitable for advanced conducting students and professional conductors.
Less experienced conductors can take part in the masterclass as Semi-active participants.

Program

Felix Mendelssohn - "Hebrides", Overture
Igor Stravinsky - Danses Concertantes
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Symphony no. 35 “Haffner”
Gioachino Rossini - "La Scala di Seta", Overure
Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony no. 7

Conductors are expected to purchase and study their scores before the start of the masterclass. It is important that you listen to the pieces and 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 PKF - Prague Philharmonia
• 60 minutes of podium time in four hand piano sessions
• attending all meetings, classes and rehearsals
• each Active participant is expected to 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
• attending all meetings, classes, rehearsals and the final concert, without an opportunity to conduct the orchestra
Qualified candidates will be selected gradually until the application deadline, early applying candidates have more chances to participate in the masterclass.

Concert

The concert program will be divided among participants.
The Final concert will be held on 24 January, 2023 at 19:00 in KD Ladvi, Prague

Each Active participant will be entitled to:

• a minimum of 90 minutes podium time conducting PKF - Prague Philharmonia
• 60 minutes of podium time in four hand piano sessions with the soloist
• each Active participant will conduct a Dress rehearsal and the Final concert
• attending video analysis session, all classes and rehearsals

Each Semi-active participant will be entitled to:

• 90 minutes of podium time in four hand piano sessions
• attending all meetings, classes, rehearsals and the final concert, without an opportunity to conduct the orchestra

There is no age limit for participation. The Certificate of participation will be provided for all Participants who have completed the masterclass for conductors.

Language

The masterclass will be taught in English.
Maestro Mark Laycock can speak also German.

Recording

Video recording of all orchestra rehearsals and the concert with one camera is included in the price.
All conductors will receive his/her videos via Internet. Wish you get copied video directly at the masterclass, please bring your memory card or flash stick..
You can use your own devices for recording rehearsals with pianists.

Masterclass fees

Active participant's fee is € 1950.
Semi-active participant's fee is € 550
Daily Visitors' (passive participation) fee is € 40
There is no registration/application fee.
Payment schedule
- 25 % of the participant’s fee has to be paid as a deposit via bank transfer two weeks at the latest after 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 in case of cancellation or postponing of the masterclass by the organizer.
For an individual payment plan or more options, please contact the Course Manager