The Finnish conductor Sasha Mäkilä will be leading an intense masterclass over five days in Sofia, Bulgaria. Ten students will have the opportunity to work with Sofia Sinfonietta on masterpieces by Beethoven and Grieg. The course consists of five rehearsals and a public concert at the cultural center “Nadezhda”, as well as technique sessions together with a faculty pianist. Each participant will enjoy approximately 20 minutes daily podium time with the orchestra, plus the final concert on July 18. The focus of the masterclass will be conducting technique and communication skills with the orchestra. Participants are allowed to videotape all the sessions. The course is open to conductors of all ages and skill levels.
REPERTOIRE
Beethoven: Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36
Grieg: Holberg Suite (Fra Holbergs tid), Op. 40
ORCHESTRA
Sofia Sinfonietta is a professional orchestra working in the Bulgarian capital. http://oki-nadejda.com/en/main-page/музикални-състави/симфониета-софия/
VENUE
The venue for all sessions, rehearsals and the final concert will be “Nadezhda” Cultural Center right next to the metro station Han Kubrat. The address is 2 Lomsko Shosse street, Sofia.
FEES
The course fee is €1600 which does not include accommodation. To reserve your place on the masterclass you will have to place a €600 deposit, and the rest of the fee you can either pay before the masterclass starts, or on the first day of the masterclass. Note that there is an EARLY BIRD FEE of €1550 for those, who register and pay their fee in full by May 30!
DEADLINE
Early Bird deadline May 30. After that we will be accepting applications until the course is full.
LODGING
Every student takes care of their own accommodation. There are many affordable hotels in Sofia, and the public transport is good. Remember also to check AirBnb and Couch-surfing options!