Methodical Pathways for Conductors


Mozart - The Great Six Symphonies


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Online Workshop with Jörg Birhance


Start: 2 October 2025


Mozart: Symphonies No. 35 "Haffner", 36 "Linz", 38 "Prague", 39, 40 and 41 "Jupiter"

Methodical work on major works of the repertoire is an integral background part of our study program since 2020 - not only - for conductors.

In the upcoming winter semester, we dedicate our exploration of form, Gestalt and the inner structure of the composition to compositions which are often played and heard but seldom looked at closely: Mozart's great six symphonies.

  • Analysis: The Observation of Form as Movement
  • Melos, Tempo
  • Problems of Instrumentation
  • Stylistic aspects
  • Rehearsal technique

Schedule:

  • Dates:
    • Oct 2, 9, 23
    • Nov 6, 13, 27
    • Dec 11, 18
    • Jan 15, 21, 29 (possible additional dates: Feb 12 and 19)
    • From 8:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Vienna time
    • (subject to short termed changes of schedule)
  • The workshop is hold via Zoom and is designed for up to 25 participants (conductors, instrumentalists with or without interest in conducting are most welcome). No age limit.
  • Workshop language: English, also German, Spanish, French and Italian
  • Workshop fee: EUR 350