Future courses
CIAC with Jac Van Steen
June 7th - 9th, 2018
Active places
There are eight places available for active participants chosen from applications by the course professor. The participating conductors receive a minimum of 100 minutes podium time with the orchestra in rehearsal and get to perform a selection from the course repertoire in the final concert. Following the course participants receive a certificate of participation signed by the course professor and professional quality video and audio of all sessions with the orchestra.
Closing date for applications is Friday, 6th April, 2018.
Observer places
Observers are welcome to attend all masterclass sessions and the final concert. There will be a question and answer session scheduled with the course professor which observers are welcome to participate in. If possible please visit the 'apply' page to register and pay the course fee. However, observers are also able to turn up and pay by cash or card on the day.
Venue
The Church of St Andrew and St Teilo, Woodville Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4ED
Repertoire
- Haydn, Symphony no. 102
- Prokofiev, Symphony no. 1 'Classical'
- Strauss, Symphonic Interlude from Intermezzo
Fees
- Active participant: £1550
- Observer: £150 for the whole course or £60 per day
Other information
- The official course language is English.
- Students are required to purchase their own scores.
- There is no age limit.
Provisional timetable
- Thursday, June 7th
AM Opening session with pianists
2pm - 5pm Session 1 with orchestra
6pm - 9pm Session 2 with orchestra
- Friday, June 8th
10am - 1pm Session 3 with orchestra
2pm - 5pm Session 4 with orchestra
- Saturday, June 9th
2pm - 5pm Dress rehearsal
7:30pm Concert and presentation of certificates
CIAC with Colin Metters
January 24th - January 27th, 2018
Active places
The deadline for applications is over but we still welcome observers.
Observer places
Observers are welcome to attend all masterclass sessions and the final concert. There will be a question and answer session scheduled with the course professor which observers are welcome to participate in. If possible please visit the 'apply' page to register and pay the course fee. However, observers are also able to turn up and pay by cash or card on the day.
Venue(s)
Weston Gallery, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, North Road, CF10 3ER
This hosts the opening session with two pianos.
The Church of St Andrew and St Teilo, Woodville Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4ED
All other masterclass sessions and the final concert will be held at the church. The church is close to Cardiff City Centre in the university district of the city. It is within easy access to Cardiff Airport and the central rail and bus stations. There are plenty of accommodation options near to the church. Students will be responsible to make their own travel, accommodation and meal arrangements. CIAC can assist with any questions in regard to this.
Repertoire
- Elgar, Chanson de Nuit and Chanson de Matin, Opus 15
- Ravel, Pavane pour une infante défunte
- Beethoven, Symphony no. 2 in D Major, Opus 36
Fees
- Observer still welcome to join: £200 for the whole course or £60 per day
Timetable
- Wednesday, January 24th, 2018 at Weston Gallery, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
5:30pm Registration and Welcomes
6pm-9pm Introductory session with 2 pianos
- Thursday, January 25th, 2018 at The Church of St Andrew and St Teilo
10.00am - 1.00pm Session 1 (Beethoven)
1.00pm - 1.30pm De-brief with Metters
1.30pm - 2.30pm Lunch break
2.30pm - 5.30pm Session 2 (Elgar and Ravel)
5.30pm - 6pm De-brief with Metters
6pm Dinner break
7pm - 8:30pm Discussion, Q&A session
- Friday, January 26th, 2018
10.00pm - 1.00pm Session 3 (Beethoven)
1.00pm - 1.30pm De-brief with Metters
1.30pm - 2.30pm Lunch
2.30pm - 5.30pm Session 4 (Elgar and Ravel)
5.30pm - 6:30pm De-brief/discussion with Metters
- Saturday, January 27th, 2018
11am - 12:30pm Morning analysis/preparation session
2pm - 5pm Orchestra Dress Rehearsal
7:30pm Concert and presentation of certificates
June 7th - 9th, 2018
Active places
There are eight places available for active participants chosen from applications by the course professor. The participating conductors receive a minimum of 100 minutes podium time with the orchestra in rehearsal and get to perform a selection from the course repertoire in the final concert. Following the course participants receive a certificate of participation signed by the course professor and professional quality video and audio of all sessions with the orchestra.
Closing date for applications is Friday, 6th April, 2018.
Observer places
Observers are welcome to attend all masterclass sessions and the final concert. There will be a question and answer session scheduled with the course professor which observers are welcome to participate in. If possible please visit the 'apply' page to register and pay the course fee. However, observers are also able to turn up and pay by cash or card on the day.
Venue
The Church of St Andrew and St Teilo, Woodville Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4ED
Repertoire
- Haydn, Symphony no. 102
- Prokofiev, Symphony no. 1 'Classical'
- Strauss, Symphonic Interlude from Intermezzo
Fees
- Active participant: £1550
- Observer: £150 for the whole course or £60 per day
Other information
- The official course language is English.
- Students are required to purchase their own scores.
- There is no age limit.
Provisional timetable
- Thursday, June 7th
AM Opening session with pianists
2pm - 5pm Session 1 with orchestra
6pm - 9pm Session 2 with orchestra
- Friday, June 8th
10am - 1pm Session 3 with orchestra
2pm - 5pm Session 4 with orchestra
- Saturday, June 9th
2pm - 5pm Dress rehearsal
7:30pm Concert and presentation of certificates
CIAC with Colin Metters
January 24th - January 27th, 2018
Active places
The deadline for applications is over but we still welcome observers.
Observer places
Observers are welcome to attend all masterclass sessions and the final concert. There will be a question and answer session scheduled with the course professor which observers are welcome to participate in. If possible please visit the 'apply' page to register and pay the course fee. However, observers are also able to turn up and pay by cash or card on the day.
Venue(s)
Weston Gallery, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, North Road, CF10 3ER
This hosts the opening session with two pianos.
The Church of St Andrew and St Teilo, Woodville Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4ED
All other masterclass sessions and the final concert will be held at the church. The church is close to Cardiff City Centre in the university district of the city. It is within easy access to Cardiff Airport and the central rail and bus stations. There are plenty of accommodation options near to the church. Students will be responsible to make their own travel, accommodation and meal arrangements. CIAC can assist with any questions in regard to this.
Repertoire
- Elgar, Chanson de Nuit and Chanson de Matin, Opus 15
- Ravel, Pavane pour une infante défunte
- Beethoven, Symphony no. 2 in D Major, Opus 36
Fees
- Observer still welcome to join: £200 for the whole course or £60 per day
Timetable
- Wednesday, January 24th, 2018 at Weston Gallery, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
5:30pm Registration and Welcomes
6pm-9pm Introductory session with 2 pianos
- Thursday, January 25th, 2018 at The Church of St Andrew and St Teilo
10.00am - 1.00pm Session 1 (Beethoven)
1.00pm - 1.30pm De-brief with Metters
1.30pm - 2.30pm Lunch break
2.30pm - 5.30pm Session 2 (Elgar and Ravel)
5.30pm - 6pm De-brief with Metters
6pm Dinner break
7pm - 8:30pm Discussion, Q&A session
- Friday, January 26th, 2018
10.00pm - 1.00pm Session 3 (Beethoven)
1.00pm - 1.30pm De-brief with Metters
1.30pm - 2.30pm Lunch
2.30pm - 5.30pm Session 4 (Elgar and Ravel)
5.30pm - 6:30pm De-brief/discussion with Metters
- Saturday, January 27th, 2018
11am - 12:30pm Morning analysis/preparation session
2pm - 5pm Orchestra Dress Rehearsal
7:30pm Concert and presentation of certificates
Previous courses
CIAC with Mark Stringer
August 31st - September 2nd, 2017
Haydn, Symphony no. 52 in C Minor
Beethoven, Symphony no. 4 in B flat Major
Beethoven, Symphony no. 4 in B flat Major