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CARDIFF INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF CONDUCTING
PRESENTS:
INTERNATIONAL CONDUCTING MASTERCLASS
WITH COLIN METTERS
FEBRUARY 14-22, 2022
Following three highly successful virtual masterclasses during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cardiff International Academy of Conducting is delighted to welcome back Maestro Colin Metters for our most ambitious masterclass to date. Early application is recommended!
Colin Metters: “ I’m very pleased to invite you to the upcoming conducting masterclass under the auspices of the Cardiff International Academy of Conducting. This is the fourth collaboration between us and, as already stated, our most ambitious.
This masterclass has been structured across nine days to maximise opportunities for the participants, including three days in-depth score study and discussion; one to one conducting tuition with me (on-line with zoom); then two days of study with two pianos followed by two days working with the Ensemble Cambrica, a professional chamber orchestra based in Cardiff, culminating in a final concert. There will also be daily post-session analysis and group discussion. Conductors can choose from a list of inspiring and challenging repertoire. In addition there will be dedicated time given to an in-depth study of one of the most iconic works of the genre: the Beethoven Violin Concerto. Our soloist will be the outstanding violinist and rising star, Charlie Lovell Jones. The concerto will be required repertoire for all participants.
The masterclass structure and daily schedule are outlined below and I believe the scope and comprehensive nature of what is on offer is evident. I recommend it to all conductors – to those who have joined us in the past and to those I shall be meeting for the first time.”
All in all - an opportunity not to be missed! Apply now
"Colin Metters' pedagogy interconnects intellectual rigour with emotional honesty. With an unflinching eye, Metters guides, interrogates assumptions, demands musical integrity and challenges the student to turn up the volume on their own imagination".
Caroline : previous CIAC Masterclass participant.
CIAC Artistic Director Jonathan Mann: ”Colin Metters is one of the most highly respected conducting pedagogues in the world so we are privileged that he has chosen to work closely with the Cardiff International Academy of Conducting. Every aspect of this masterclass has been carefully planned in partnership with Colin so that participants have the time to delve deep into all aspects of the conductor’s craft.”
COURSE OUTLINE
(detailed schedule below)
The masterclass is structured in four stages across nine days and will include:
Stage 1. Days 1/2/3 Online (Zoom)
Day 1:
Days 2 and 3:
Stage 2. Days 4 and 5
These are planned as study days and time to review the videos from Stage 1 and also travel to Cardiff.
Stage 3. Days 6/7 With two pianos.
Stage 4. Days 8/9 With orchestra.
Day 8
Day 9
NB On March 2nd and 3rd, (times to be agreed) each active participant will have the opportunity for a 30 minute one-to-one informal zoom session with CM.
DETAILED SCHEDULE
Monday, 14th February on Zoom (UK TIME)
09:00 Welcome and zoom check
09:30 Score Study Session
11:00 Break
11:20 Virtual Conducting Session (10 conductors 10 minutes)
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Virtual Conducting Session (5 conductors 15 minutes)
15:15 Break
15.45 Virtual Conducting Session (5 conductors 15 minutes)
17:00 Break
17:15 Discussion and analysis (approx 75 minutes)
Tuesday, 15th February on Zoom (UK TIME)
09:00 Score Study Session
10:00 Break
10:15 Virtual Conducting Session (5 conductors 15 minutes)
11:30 Break
11:45 Virtual Conducting Session (5 conductors 15 minutes)
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Virtual Conducting Session (5 conductors 15 minutes)
15:15 Break
15.45 Virtual Conducting Session (5 conductors 15 minutes)
17:15 Discussion and analysis (approx 75 minutes)
Wednesday, 16th February on Zoom
09:00 Score Study Session
10:00 Break
10:15 Virtual Conducting Session (5 conductors 15 minutes)
11:30 Break
11:45 Virtual Conducting Session (5 conductors 15 minutes)
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Virtual Conducting Session (5 conductors 15 minutes)
15:15 Break
15.45 Virtual Conducting Session (5 conductors 15 minutes)
17:15 Discussion and analysis (approx 75 minutes)
Thursday, 17th February (Travel day)
Friday, 18th February (Travel day)
Saturday, 19th February with piano duet at RWCMD
9:00 Preparatory Discussion
10:00 Piano Session 1 (5 conductors 16 minutes each)
11:20 Break
11:40 Piano Session 2 (5 conductors 16 minutes each)
13:00 Discussion and analysis
13:30 Lunch
14:30 Piano Session 3 (5 conductors 16 minutes each)
15:50 Break
16:10 Piano Session 4 (5 conductors 16 minutes each)
17:30 Break
17:45 Discussion and analysis (approx 75 minutes)
Sunday, 20th February with piano duet at RWCMD with Charlie Lovell Jones
09:00 Preparatory Discussion
10:00 Piano Session 5 (5 conductors 16 minutes each)
11:20 Break
11:40am Piano Session 6 (5 conductors 16 minutes each)
13:00 Discussion and analysis
13:30 Lunch
14:30 Piano Session 7 (5 conductors 16 minutes each)
15:50 Break
16:10 Piano Session 8 (5 conductors 16 minutes each)
17:30 Break
17:45 Discussion and analysis (approx 75 minutes)
Monday, 21st February with orchestra (venue tbc)
09:30 Preparatory Discussion
10:00 Orchestra Session 1 (10 conductors 10 minutes each)
11:40 Break
12:00 Orchestra Session 2 (3 conductors 20 minutes each)
13:00 Lunch
14:30 Orchestra Session 4 (4 conductors 20 minutes each)
15:50 Break
16:10 Orchestra Session 5 (3 conductors 20 minutes each)
17:10 CM to demonstrate with orchestra
17:30 Discussion and analysis (approx 75 minutes)
Tuesday, 22nd February with orchestra (venue tbc)
With piano:
09:30 (5 conductors 15 minutes each)
10:45 Break
11:10 (5 conductors 15 minutes each)
12:30pm Lunch
With orchestra:
13:30 (4 conductors 20 minutes each)
14:50 Break
15:10 (4 conductors 20 mins each)
16:30 Break
16:50 (2 conductors 20 mins each)
17:30 Break
19:00 Concert
NB On Wednesday March 2nd and Thursday 3rd, (times to be agreed) each active participant will have the opportunity for a 30 minute one-to-one informal zoom session with CM.
REPERTOIRE
Beethoven Violin Concerto - required repertoire for all participants
Faure Pavane
Mendelssohn Symphony no. 4 (Italian)
Mozart Symphony No 36 (Linz)
OTHER COURSE DETAILS
PRESENTS:
INTERNATIONAL CONDUCTING MASTERCLASS
WITH COLIN METTERS
FEBRUARY 14-22, 2022
Following three highly successful virtual masterclasses during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cardiff International Academy of Conducting is delighted to welcome back Maestro Colin Metters for our most ambitious masterclass to date. Early application is recommended!
Colin Metters: “ I’m very pleased to invite you to the upcoming conducting masterclass under the auspices of the Cardiff International Academy of Conducting. This is the fourth collaboration between us and, as already stated, our most ambitious.
This masterclass has been structured across nine days to maximise opportunities for the participants, including three days in-depth score study and discussion; one to one conducting tuition with me (on-line with zoom); then two days of study with two pianos followed by two days working with the Ensemble Cambrica, a professional chamber orchestra based in Cardiff, culminating in a final concert. There will also be daily post-session analysis and group discussion. Conductors can choose from a list of inspiring and challenging repertoire. In addition there will be dedicated time given to an in-depth study of one of the most iconic works of the genre: the Beethoven Violin Concerto. Our soloist will be the outstanding violinist and rising star, Charlie Lovell Jones. The concerto will be required repertoire for all participants.
The masterclass structure and daily schedule are outlined below and I believe the scope and comprehensive nature of what is on offer is evident. I recommend it to all conductors – to those who have joined us in the past and to those I shall be meeting for the first time.”
All in all - an opportunity not to be missed! Apply now
"Colin Metters' pedagogy interconnects intellectual rigour with emotional honesty. With an unflinching eye, Metters guides, interrogates assumptions, demands musical integrity and challenges the student to turn up the volume on their own imagination".
Caroline : previous CIAC Masterclass participant.
CIAC Artistic Director Jonathan Mann: ”Colin Metters is one of the most highly respected conducting pedagogues in the world so we are privileged that he has chosen to work closely with the Cardiff International Academy of Conducting. Every aspect of this masterclass has been carefully planned in partnership with Colin so that participants have the time to delve deep into all aspects of the conductor’s craft.”
COURSE OUTLINE
(detailed schedule below)
The masterclass is structured in four stages across nine days and will include:
Stage 1. Days 1/2/3 Online (Zoom)
Day 1:
- * 90 minutes - score/music study. Group session/ CM
- * 25 minutes each - individual one-to-one conducting tuition/CM
- * 90 minutes approx - end of day group session. Discussion and analysis/CM
Days 2 and 3:
- 60 minutes - score/music study. Group session/CM
- 30 minutes each – individual one-to-one conducting tuition/ CM
- 90 minutes approx – end of day group session. Discussion and analysis
Stage 2. Days 4 and 5
These are planned as study days and time to review the videos from Stage 1 and also travel to Cardiff.
Stage 3. Days 6/7 With two pianos.
- 60 minutes - score/music study. Group session/CM
- 2 x 16 minutes each one-to-one individual conducting tuition/CM
- 60 minutes - end of day group session. Discussion and analysis/CM
Stage 4. Days 8/9 With orchestra.
Day 8
- 30 minutes preparatory discussion/CM
- 30 minutes individual tuition with orchestra/CM
- Approx 75 minutes group session. Discussion and Analysis/CM
Day 9
- 15 minutes each with piano on allocated concert repertoire/CM
- 20 minutes each with orchestra in preparation for final concert/CM
- Concert
NB On March 2nd and 3rd, (times to be agreed) each active participant will have the opportunity for a 30 minute one-to-one informal zoom session with CM.
DETAILED SCHEDULE
Monday, 14th February on Zoom (UK TIME)
09:00 Welcome and zoom check
09:30 Score Study Session
11:00 Break
11:20 Virtual Conducting Session (10 conductors 10 minutes)
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Virtual Conducting Session (5 conductors 15 minutes)
15:15 Break
15.45 Virtual Conducting Session (5 conductors 15 minutes)
17:00 Break
17:15 Discussion and analysis (approx 75 minutes)
Tuesday, 15th February on Zoom (UK TIME)
09:00 Score Study Session
10:00 Break
10:15 Virtual Conducting Session (5 conductors 15 minutes)
11:30 Break
11:45 Virtual Conducting Session (5 conductors 15 minutes)
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Virtual Conducting Session (5 conductors 15 minutes)
15:15 Break
15.45 Virtual Conducting Session (5 conductors 15 minutes)
17:15 Discussion and analysis (approx 75 minutes)
Wednesday, 16th February on Zoom
09:00 Score Study Session
10:00 Break
10:15 Virtual Conducting Session (5 conductors 15 minutes)
11:30 Break
11:45 Virtual Conducting Session (5 conductors 15 minutes)
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Virtual Conducting Session (5 conductors 15 minutes)
15:15 Break
15.45 Virtual Conducting Session (5 conductors 15 minutes)
17:15 Discussion and analysis (approx 75 minutes)
Thursday, 17th February (Travel day)
Friday, 18th February (Travel day)
Saturday, 19th February with piano duet at RWCMD
9:00 Preparatory Discussion
10:00 Piano Session 1 (5 conductors 16 minutes each)
11:20 Break
11:40 Piano Session 2 (5 conductors 16 minutes each)
13:00 Discussion and analysis
13:30 Lunch
14:30 Piano Session 3 (5 conductors 16 minutes each)
15:50 Break
16:10 Piano Session 4 (5 conductors 16 minutes each)
17:30 Break
17:45 Discussion and analysis (approx 75 minutes)
Sunday, 20th February with piano duet at RWCMD with Charlie Lovell Jones
09:00 Preparatory Discussion
10:00 Piano Session 5 (5 conductors 16 minutes each)
11:20 Break
11:40am Piano Session 6 (5 conductors 16 minutes each)
13:00 Discussion and analysis
13:30 Lunch
14:30 Piano Session 7 (5 conductors 16 minutes each)
15:50 Break
16:10 Piano Session 8 (5 conductors 16 minutes each)
17:30 Break
17:45 Discussion and analysis (approx 75 minutes)
Monday, 21st February with orchestra (venue tbc)
09:30 Preparatory Discussion
10:00 Orchestra Session 1 (10 conductors 10 minutes each)
11:40 Break
12:00 Orchestra Session 2 (3 conductors 20 minutes each)
13:00 Lunch
14:30 Orchestra Session 4 (4 conductors 20 minutes each)
15:50 Break
16:10 Orchestra Session 5 (3 conductors 20 minutes each)
17:10 CM to demonstrate with orchestra
17:30 Discussion and analysis (approx 75 minutes)
Tuesday, 22nd February with orchestra (venue tbc)
With piano:
09:30 (5 conductors 15 minutes each)
10:45 Break
11:10 (5 conductors 15 minutes each)
12:30pm Lunch
With orchestra:
13:30 (4 conductors 20 minutes each)
14:50 Break
15:10 (4 conductors 20 mins each)
16:30 Break
16:50 (2 conductors 20 mins each)
17:30 Break
19:00 Concert
NB On Wednesday March 2nd and Thursday 3rd, (times to be agreed) each active participant will have the opportunity for a 30 minute one-to-one informal zoom session with CM.
REPERTOIRE
Beethoven Violin Concerto - required repertoire for all participants
Faure Pavane
Mendelssohn Symphony no. 4 (Italian)
Mozart Symphony No 36 (Linz)
OTHER COURSE DETAILS
- Virtual sessions will be held on the zoom platform and all sessions will be recorded
- All participants will conduct in the final concert
- Participants will receive video footage of their conducting from the live sessions and the concert
- Scores, accommodation, meals and travel are at the participants own expense
