Conducting Schedule

The five selected conductors arrive Tuesday, 8 August 2023 and attend the dress rehearsal and the opening performance on Wednesday, 9 August 2023 of the Conducting Academy 2023 featuring Allan R. Scott, conducting and Ovidiu Marinescu, cello with the Sinfonietta Vidin.

Conducting Academy 2023 begins Wednesday, 9 August 2023 and concludes on Tuesday, 15 August 2023.  Festival Conductors depart on Wednesday, 16 August 2023.

In addition to the opening orientation, the Conducting Academy 2023 includes 40 minutes each day of podium coaching as well as daily Off the Podium workshops.  The Conducting Academy 2023 concludes with a public performance of the Academy Conductors.  In addition to a formal dinner with the Academy Conductors and faculty, there is a day off for exploring the region.

General Schedule:

Tuesday, 8 August 2023Arrival
Wednesday, 9 August 2023Morning dress rehearsal
Afternoon lunch and orientation
Evening Performance
Thursday, 10 August Friday, 11 August Saturday, 12 AugustMorning rehearsal with orchestra Afternoon sessions: Off the Podium
Sunday, 13 AugustFree Day
Monday, 14 AugustMorning rehearsal with orchestra Afternoon sessions: Off the Podium
Tuesday, 15 AugustMorning dress rehearsal Afternoon lunch and orientation Evening Performance
Wednesday, 16 AugustDeparture