John Farrer - Director (left)

Neil Thomson - Senior tutor (right)

The London Conducting Workshop is now firmly established as one of the most exciting and rewarding orchestral conducting Master Class workshops in the UK. The next London Conducting Workshop takes place 26- 30 July 2010 in our new home, the Royal Academy of Music, London. This Master Class in orchestral conducting gives each conductor valuable time on the podium before a supportive and professional orchestra, and the opportunity to discuss and refine points of technique and interpretation in a warm and friendly environment. The first day is diagnostic, where each participant conducts two pianists, with the remaining 4 days given over to full orchestra. Please note that every full participant conducts the chosen piece each day. This year we are delighted to welcome back Diana Galvydyte as our soloist in the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto.

John Farrer and Neil Thomson are the tutors for the London Conducting Workshop.

Some comments from participants on the London Conducting Workshop:

"The orchestra is exceptional, the feedback from teachers and musicians invaluable"

"The whole week was memorable and fantastically organised"

"Tons of podium time - great value for money"

"A life-changing experience"

We are delighted to announce that for the second year running we are able to offer a bursary through the generosity of the John Lewis Partnership to a young British-based conductor attending both our courses. Please email us for more information.

LCW REPERTOIRE 2010

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London Conducting Workshop at Champs Hill

Our residential conducting course set in the beautiful and extensive grounds of a private home in West Sussex (about 75 mins train journey from London). The course fee includes accommodation, superb food and wine, and all tuition.

This workshop is with piano four-hands, and includes technical sessions on such topics as score-analysis and baton technique, with plenty of time for discussion with colleagues and tutors. Ideal for conductors who cannot manage a whole week away from work, it is also suitable for those conductors wishing to immerse themselves in intensive study for a long period and who want to participate in both courses. The repertoire to be studied this year is:

1.Haydn: Symphony No.99 2. Beethoven: Egmont Overture 3. Brahms: Symphony No.2

The course takes place from 21 -24 July 2010 and applications are via the same application form as for the London-based week. You may apply for either or both courses. You will need to arrive at Champs Hill on the morning of 21st July for registration and lunch, and you will depart around 12.00pm midday on 24th following a final wrap-up session that morning. For those travelling long distances it may be possible to arrive the night before: please ask for information.

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