EO Conducting Course
In 2027, Ensemble OrQuesta will once again give young conductors the opportunity to conduct a fully staged operas under the guidance of Ensemble OrQuesta’s and Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra’s Artistic Director Marcio da Silva. Marcio, also a singer, stage director and harpsichordist, has a vast experience in conducting opera, symphonic music and oratorio.
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Livietta e Tracollo | La Serva Padrona
3rd-16th January 2027
The first Ensemble OrQuesta conducting academy OF 2027 will be held in St Leonards on Sea with one performance in Hastings and four performances at The Cockpit in Marylebone, London.
Rehearsals will take place in Hastings from the 3rd to 10th of January with a performance on the 11th of January. There will be performances in London from the 13th to the 16th of January.
Performances will be accompanied by 6 professional musicians from Ensemble OrQuesta Baroque.
Participating conductors will be coached on opera conducting technique.
The academy will be led by EO’s, and Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra’s artistic director Marcio da Silva.
Each of the four participating conductors will conduct at least one of the two operas in a performance. In the subsequent performances they can participate as assistants.
Tuition fee: £1,000 (does not include accommodation - payments can be made in instalments)
Application: To apply for an opera academy place, please send a CV and a video recording to ensembleorquesta@outlook.com.