Pierre Walter will give a conducting masterclass in Constantsa, Romania, from April 7 to 11, 2025
MASTERCLASS: Conducting classical symphonies
organized in partnership with:
- the National Opera and Balet Theatre Constantsa
- Thalassa Music and Film Association
Classical symphonies are probably one of the best training for conductors. Thanks to the classical harmonic language as well as the rather small size of the orchestra, they offer young conductors an excellent way to develop their critical sense, because every single detail is immediately noticeable. For advanced conductors, they are an excellent school to delve into details.
Works on programm:
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN:
Symphony No.2
Symphony No.3 (Eroica)
Symphony No.4
Franz SCHUBERT:
Symphony No.1
Symphony No.2
Josef HAYDN:
Symphony No.94 (Surprise)
Symphony No.104 (London)
Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART:
Symphony n°38 (Prague)
Symphony No.41 (Jupiter)
Etienne – Nicolas MEHUL:
Symphony No.1
You will conduct a professional orchestra and may use your masterclass time as you want; consequently, it's not worth mastering the whole program. It is possible to focus on one or more movements of a symphony. The detail of the rehearsal schedule will be done for the orchestra day by day, according to the students’ requirements.
Day by day schedule:
Day 1: Monday, April 7
9.00 – 10.00: Welcome meeting with Maestro Walter
10.00 – 13.30: Orchestra rehearsal
15.00 – 18.00: Conducting lesson, video session, debriefing and coaching
Day 2: Tuesday, April 8
Day 3: Wednesday, April 9
Day 4 : Thursday, April 10
Same organization as day 1
Day 5 : Friday, April 11
10.00 – 13.30 General rehearsal
19.00 – 22.00 : Final concert, public performance
Application:
1 to 9 conductors :
20 minutes podium time each day
Active participation fees : 1500 euros
10 to 12 conductors :
15 minutes podium time each day
Active participation fees : 1300 euros
Passive participation fees : 200 euros
To apply to our masterclass, please send :
These documents are to be sent directly to Maestro Walter
Or using the following link :
https://www.pierre-walter-conductor.fr/english/contact/
Once your application has been accepted, please send a 500 euros deposit fees to insure your place. This deposit is refundable in case of cancellation before April 1 for any substantial reason such as health problems, impossibility to get a visa or any other such reasons. In case of refunds, a waiting period is to be expected.
Balance fees have to be sent not later than April 1, or paid by cash on site on the first day of the masterclass. Balance fees depend on the number of participants ; 1000 euros up to 9 participants, 800 euros from 10 to 12. A maximum number of 12 active participants will be accepted
Fees are to be sent to
ASOCIATIA THALASSA FILM & MUSIC
IBAN RO79RNCB 0114 1245 9876 0003
RNCBROBU
Reason for transfer : xxx (your name) Application Conducting Masterclass with Pierre Walter
Bank account : Thalassa Film & Music Constanta
Str
Crisanei
nr 5 - Constanta - Romania
Practical informations and organization:
Accomodation:
To make your stay easier, we can book a room for you in one of the opera's partner hotel. Price will be about 45 to 50 euros/night, including breakfast.
Recordings:
Considering that conductors are often asked to send video recordings for competition applications or auditions, we can provide you with a professional service to obtain recordings of this masterclass for you tu use in your future. You are of course also free to use your proper recording means.
Complete recording of the masterclass : 100 Euros
Concert only: 50 Euros
For practical and
organizational information, please contact Mr Remus MUNTEANU (Thalassa Musica and Film):
voiceofthalassa89@gmail.com