Dear Prospective Participants,
the Symposium will begin with an evening rehearsal
on 25 September, 2001 and conclude with the final
concert on 5 October.
The Masterclass and Symposium
will take place in the rehearsal and performance halls
of the Plzen Radio Symphony Orchestra in Plzen, Czech
Republic (West Bohemia), September 25 through October
5, 2001. The Masterclass/Symposium will focus on the
orchestral works of Jean Sibelius with a full symphony
orchestra, 16 daily rehearsals, two public concerts
(4 and 5 October), lectures and discussions.
Eight conductors will be selected
as active participants from the applicants. These
conductors should be experienced professionals who
want to deepen their knowledge of the Sibelius orchestral
repertoire and its interpretation. Each of the conductors
will conduct a major work on one of two public concerts
and be on the podium each day. Up to 12 auditors will
also be selected. Auditors need not have had significant
professional conducting experience, but should be
experienced conductors with an interest in Sibelius
and/or conducting technique. Auditors may also be
others who are simply interested in the orchestral
works of Jean Sibelius. Those auditors who are experienced
conductors will also conduct during one or more rehearsals.
The fee for the course is 2,200 USD
for active participants and 500
USD for auditors excluding
travel, accommodations and meals. Half of the amount
must be received by our Symposium office (US checks
or International Money Orders only, please) by 30
July, 2001 (after selections are announced). The remainder
must be paid in Plzen (USD, in cash, please) prior
to the beginning of the course. There is also a 30
USD application fee (non-refundable) that is payable
at the time of application using the same method of
payment.
Please send your application, including your Curriculum
Vitae, and a video tape (in either PAL or SECAM formats)
of rehearsal and performance with a professional orchestra
(required of active participant applicants and auditors
who wish to conduct), to the Symposium office by June
15, 2001. All materials must be received by that date.
Selection of participants and auditors will
be announced no later than July 15, 2001.
Maestro Panula will review the tapes and applications
and make the selections. Please be sure to provide
us with your contact information (e-mail, telephone
and/or fax numbers).
Please note that participants should apply
for the full course - it is not possible to register
for only a portion of it.
PLEASE NOTE: The deadline for auditors
has been extended to 15 July -- up to twelve will
be selected. Auditors (who wish to conduct) should
send a resume of their conducting background and a
video tape (any format). Others may simply send a
resume.Notification of selection will be made by 30
July 2001.
Payment method: half of the $500 fee by 15 August
and the balance at the beginning of the Symposium.
There is a $30 application/administrative fee (non-refundable).
PLEASE SPECIFY THAT YOU WANT TO BE AN AUDITOR.
In Europe
Jörg Bierhance
Karlstrasse 43 II
D-80333 München
Please note new contact numbers as of June
21,2001
Telephone: + 49 89 54541866
Fax: + 49 208 3881624
Mobile + 49 172 8182259
E-mail: jbierh@wb.de
Direct all correspondence to us, please, via e-mail
at: Sibelius@bluedanubeviolins.com
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