‘Next-Generation Conductor Development’ National Symphony, KNSO Conductor Workshop Participants Recruitment

David Ryland and Rachel Boron Mentor for 2 Consecutive Years
New 1:1 Coaching Piano Rehearsal Introduced

The National Symphony Orchestra (CEO Choi Jeong-sook) announced on the 15th that it is recruiting participants for the ‘2023 National Symphony Orchestra Conductor Workshop’ (hereinafter referred to as the Conductor Workshop) until the 21st.

The National Symphony operates the ‘KNSO International Conducting Competition’ and the ‘Conductor Workshop’ to discover and nurture the next generation of conductors. Four participants were selected for the first-ever Conductor Workshop held last year. They underwent various programs to grow as maestros, including experiencing professional orchestras and receiving guidance from arts managers.

Following last year, this year’s workshop features artistic director Davit Rylandt and arts manager Rachel Boron, who discovered world-renowned conductors Marin Alsop and Daniel Harding, as mentors.

This year, in addition to the ‘Podium Session’ and ‘Video Feedback’ where participants conduct an orchestra, a new ‘Piano Rehearsal’ session has been added. This is a one-on-one class with artistic director Davit Rylandt to enhance musical completeness. Arts manager Rachel Boron will share know-how on management contracts, negotiations, and personal marketing. Outstanding conductors in the workshop evaluation will receive a scholarship of 2.5 million won from the Seai Unhyeong Cultural Foundation.

Any conducting major student under the age of 39 with Korean nationality can apply. Applicants must submit a self-introduction letter, proof of final education, and a video of conducting an orchestral work with two or more sections. Up to four participants will be selected, and successful candidates will be announced on the National Symphony Orchestra website and notified individually in June.

Artistic director Davit Rylandt said, “This workshop plans to cover works from classical to impressionist, from Beethoven to Debussy,” adding, “I hope that through pieces that can show the diverse colors of conductors, Korea’s next-generation conductors will be able to broaden their own interpretations and musical spectrum.”

For more details, please visit the National Symphony Orchestra website.

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