Dates & Structure

April 1-7

This class is based on a traditional Russian approach, where the first lesson is with the marvellous pianists of the St Petersburg Conservatory. These players can really follow a conductor and know the music and the possible variety of interpretative intentions intimately. It is a marvellous teaching mechanism!

The class also includes sessions with full orchestras, both chamber orchestra and symphony orchestra, and additional time for discussion will be added to the schedule when it is finalized.

Faculty

Director

Jonathan Brett

Orchestra

St Petersburg Radio Orchestra

Repertoire

At least 1 work from each list (alternatives possible subject to agreement)

A Chamber orchestra I
- Mozart - Symphony No 36 / 38 / 39 / 41
- Haydn - Symphony No 93, 101
- Schubert - Symphony No 5

B Chamber Orchestra II
- Beethoven - Sym 1, 2, 4, Coriolan Ov, Prometheus Ov

C Symphony Orchestra
- Berlioz – Symphonie Fantastique, Le carnival romain
- Brahms - Symphony No 1,2,3,4, Tragic Overture
- Dvorak - Symphony No 7,8,9, Cello Concerto (if soloist available)
- Elgar – Enigma Variations, Cello Concerto (if soloist available)
- Mussorgsky - Pictures from an Exhibition (Ravel), Night on the bare mountain
- Rimsky-Korsakov – Sheherezade, Sadko, Russian Easter Overture
- Tchaikovsky – Symphony No 4,5,6, Romeo & Juliet
- Wagner preludes – Die Meistersinger / Lohengrin / Flying Dutchman / Tannhauser

Other choice of repertoire is possible (subject to the confirmation by the Maestro and the orchestra)

Preliminary Workshop Schedule:
DAY 1 & 2 - Piano Sessions
DAY 3 & 4 - Chamber Orchestra
DAY 5 & 6 - Symphony Orchestra
DAY 7 - Dress Rehearsal and Final Public Concert

All active participants will conduct at the Final Public Concert.

Locations

St Petersburg

One of the world's great cities!

Classes and rehearsals

Venues vary - but central - and will be notified on arrival.

Accommodation & meals

Not included but the Peter the Great Music Academy can help with all aspects of attendance - visas / accommodation etc.

Financial

Costs

Active participant - €1,800 / Passive participant - €650.