Courses

The Accademia Filarmonica Europea is organizing a Masterclass in Orchestral Conducting led by Maestro Marcello Bufalini, a conductor active in major Italian and European theaters and a leading interpreter of contemporary symphonic and operatic repertoire.The course will be held in Albano Laziale, an important town in the Castelli Romani area, in the splendid setting of Villa Altieri (https://www.villaaltieri.it/) from 6 to 11 October 2026. The first day will include a piano rehearsal, while the remaining three days will feature 6-hour orchestral sessions. At the end of the course, selected active participants, chosen at the sole discretion of the Maestro and the Artistic Director of the Accademia, will conduct one public performance. The masterclass is aimed at professional conductors or conducting students, as well as composers and musicians interested in deepening their understanding of conducting practice.

Full orchestra. World-class coaching. Myrtus International Orchestra Conducting Masterclass with Nicolas Pasquet (Escuela Superior Reina Sofia Madrid) Murcia, Spain 12 to 16 October, 2026. Twelve active conductors maximum. Real podium time - 110 to 130 minutes in five orchestra sessions + dress rehearsal; laser-focused 1:1 feedback. REPERTOIRE: Beethoven, Symphony No.3 (Eroic) Stravinsky, Danses Concertantes Mozart, Symphony No.35 (Haffner) Selected participants conduct the public concert at Auditorio Víctor Villegas (pro video provided); others receive a final recording session. A high-impact conducting course in Europe for emerging maestros, postgraduates and professionals. Auditors welcome. Apply by 31 Aug 2026. (Early bird deadline, 20 of August 2026 priority in selection process)

REPERTOIRE: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov — Scheherazade, Op. 35 Igor Stravinsky — The Firebird, (1919 Suite) Béla Bartók — Concerto for Orchestra, Sz. 116 Our conducting masterclass offers a unique opportunity to study three major symphonic masterpieces in collaboration with the North Czech Philharmonic Teplice under the guidance of Maestro Norbert Baxa. Following individual lessons with piano accompaniment, each participant will receive at least 120 minutes of podium time with the North Czech Philharmonic Teplice, gaining extensive practical experience working with a professional symphony orchestra. The course concludes with a public final rehearsal, during which each participant will present the results of their work. The performance will be professionally video recorded, providing each conductor with high-quality footage suitable for a professional portfolio.