​What is the Cardiff International Academy of Conducting?

The Cardiff International Academy of Conducting provides the opportunity for advanced conductors to participate in masterclasses with internationally renowned conducting pedagogues.

Three intensive short courses will be held throughout the 2017/18 season.

Participating students gain valuable podium time working with acclaimed chamber orchestra the Cardiff Sinfonietta.

A professional video recording of all sessions will be provided to students as a record of their work.
Location

Cardiff is Wales' capital and largest city. It has a long history dating back to Roman times and a rich, diverse cultural heritage. 
The course and final concert will be held at the beautiful Church of St Andrew and St Teilo close to the city centre and university district.
Masterclass and Concert with
Jac Van Steen
(Professor of Conducting - Royal Conservatoire of the Hague)

Course dates: 
​June 7th - June 9th, 2018

Repertoire:
Haydn, Symphony no. 102
Prokofiev, Symphony no. 1 'Classical'
​Strauss, Symphonic Interlude from Intermezzo

Faculty, 2017/18 Season
Colin Metters
Professor Emeritus of Conducting (Royal Academy of Music)
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Jac van Steen
Principal Guest Conductor, Ulster Orchestra
Principal Guest Conductor, Prague Symphony Orchestra
Professor of Conducting (Royal Conservatory of the Hague)
Mark Stringer
Professor of Conducting (University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna)