Jörg Birhance, Conducting
26 July - 01 August: Exploring Haydn
Conducting Course with WienSinfonietta & Workshop "Methodical Pathways for Conductors"
Yuka Katori, Piano

The course consists of the practical part at Laudon Palace, Vienna, and the Workshop (also online via Zoom):
Repertoire:
Joseph Haydn:
- Symphony no. 43 in Eb "Merkur"
- Symphony no. 44 in e "Mourning"
- Symphony no. 47 in G "The Palindrome"
- Symphony no. 59 in A "Feuersymphonie"
Alban Berg:
- 3 Stücke (Nr. 2, 3, 4) aus der „Lyrischen Suite“ (1926/1928) für Streichorchester (arranged by the composer, see here)
Workshop "Methodical Pathways for Conductors" (also online via Zoom):
- Analysis: Observation of Form as Movement (after Constantin Bugeanu)
- Conducting technique (after Sergiu Celibidache)
- Bar group analysis
- Melos, Tempo, stylistic aspects, rehearsal technique
Course in Laudon Palace:
- Conducting Piano
- Rehearsals and concert with WienSinfonietta (Please note that due to the restrictions of the current Covid-19-restrictions the orchestra must play in small size: 2-2, Strings 3-3-2-2-1)
Schedule:
Course in Laudon Palace:
- Day 1-2: 10-13 preparatory part, conducting Piano
- Day 3-6: 10-13 Rehearsal with WienSinfonietta
- Day 7: 11:00 Concert in Laudon Palace Freskensaal
Workshop:
- Day 1-6: 15-18 CET

- The course is designed for 6-10 active conductors, the seminar for up to 25 participants. No age limit. Please note study and conducting experience in the online application form.
- Workshop Languages: German, English, Spanish, French
- Video: rehearsals and performance will be recorded with one camera; every participant will receive a copy for private use (copyright remains with EMIV). The practical lessons will be transmitted online live to the participants of the seminar
- Course Fee:
- Deposit payment (as part of the course fee): EUR 600
- Regular Course (register and pay until June 01, 2021): EUR 1200
- Workshop and Passive Fee:
- EUR 250
- Application Deadline Workshop: 25 July 2021
- Application Deadline Course: 01 June 2021