MASTERCLASS OF CONDUCTING, INSTRUMENTAL INTERPRETATION AND DEEPENING IN THE STUDY OF MUSIC WITH THE CONDUCTOR CRISTIAN MĂCELARU

The 19th edition of the George Enescu International Competition brings an innovative element to its structure: Masterclass of conducting, instrumental interpretation and in-depth study of music , which will take place between September 23-27, 2024 , continuing its mission of supporting and promotion of young talents by encouraging artistic excellence.

For the first time in the history of the Enescu Competition, a new dimension is added, that of conducting, thus reflecting the rich contribution of the great George Enescu in all musical spheres where he stood out: composer, violinist, pianist, conductor and pedagogue. The conducting, instrumental interpretation and in-depth music study masterclass includes workshops for young musicians specializing in conducting, violin, cello or piano.

Following the operating model of the George Enescu International Competition, inspired by the life of the artist whose name it bears, the conducting, instrumental interpretation masterclass and deepening in the study of music represents a platform where young musicians, instrumentalists or conductors, are guided in developing a career of success in the field of classical music by practicing and improving performance skills.

The workshops will be supported by maestro Cristian Măcelaru , with the participation of the Romanian Youth Orchestra . All sessions will be held at the Romanian Athenaeum, in Bucharest, Romania.

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MASTERCLASS DETAILS

Conductor: Cristian Măcelaru, together with the Romanian Youth Orchestra.

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PERIOD AND VENUE

Period: September 23 – 27, 2024

Location: Romanian Athenaeum, Bucharest, Romania.

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RUNNING OF THE EVENT

Conducting interpretation masterclass:

• Active participants: 6 candidates.
• Passive participants: Limited number.
• Program: Rehearsal sessions, discussions and final concert.

Instrumental performance masterclass:

• Active participants: 6 candidates.
• Passive participants: Limited number.
• Program: Individual sessions with maestro Măcelaru.

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CALENDAR

Conducting performance masterclass and deepening in the study of music

• Registration period for active participation: April 15 – June 7, 2024
• Period for processing applications for active participation: June 10-14, 2024
• Announcement of the results of the selection of active participants: June 17, 2024
• Registration period for passive participation: April 15 – June 30, 2024
• Processing period for applications for passive participation: July 1-5, 2024
• Announcement of the results of the selection of passive participants: July 8, 2024
• Arrival of participants in Bucharest: September 22, 2024
• Running period: September 23-27, 2024
• Final concert: September 27, 2024, 7 p.m

Masterclass in instrumental interpretation and deepening in the study of music

• Registration period for active participation: April 15 – June 30, 2024
• Period for processing applications for active participation: July 1-5, 2024
• Announcement of the results of the selection of active participants: July 8, 2024
• Registration period for passive participation: April 15 – June 30, 2024
• Processing period for applications for passive participation: July 1-5, 2024
• Announcement of the results of the selection of passive participants: July 8, 2024

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CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY

Masterclass in conducting interpretation and deepening in the study of music:

• Participants must be natural persons resident or non-resident in Romania.
• Date of birth must be after August 1, 1989.
• There are no ideological, linguistic, political, religious or racial restrictions on the acceptance of participants.
• Candidates can apply for active or passive participation.
• The application deadline for active participation is June 7, 2024.
• The application deadline for passive participation is June 30, 2024.

Instrumental performance masterclass and deepening in the study of music:

• Participants must be natural persons resident or non-resident in Romania.
• Date of birth must be after August 1, 1999.
• There are no ideological, linguistic, political, religious or racial restrictions on the acceptance of participants.
• Candidates can apply for active or passive participation.
• The application deadline for active participation is June 30, 2024.
• The application deadline for passive participation is June 30, 2024.

REGISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION FEES:

• Registration fee : involves the processing of documents for active or passive participation and is 100 euros.
• The 6 candidates selected by the master to actively participate in the Conducting Interpretation and Deepening Music Study Masterclass are exempt from the participation fee.
• The fee for passive participation  in the conducting masterclass and deepening in the study of music is paid separately from the registration fee and is 350 euros.
• There is no participation fee for the Instrumental Interpretation Masterclass. Only the registration fee will be paid.
• Those who wish to participate in both masterclasses must register and pay the registration fee for each one separately.

Payment details: can only be done by bank transfer.

• Account beneficiary : ARTEXIM
• Artexim address: Calea Victoriei no. 155, Bl. D1, sc. 8, et. 2, sector 1, 010073 Bucharest, Romania
• Bank: Romanian Commercial Bank (BCR) Sector 1
• Bank address: Calea Victoriei no. 155, sect.1, 010073, Bucharest, Romania
• IBAN: RO59RNCB0072049685010041
• SWIFT/BIC code: RNCBROBU

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SIGN UP

Registration of candidates for active or passive participation  is done by completing the registration form.

If a candidate encounters technical problems during the online registration, he must inform the Organizer by sending an e-mail to competition@artexim.ro , so that the registration can be officially accepted in time.

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REPERTORY

The masterclass in conducting interpretation and deepening in the study of music

The following repertoire will be covered during the masterclass sessions:

• Igor Stravinsky: The Firebird Suite 1919
• Hector Berlioz: Le Carnaval romain Overture
• Dan Dediu: TBC the score will be made available by the Organizer)
• Louise Farrenc Symphony no. 2 in D major op. 35
• Claude Debussy La Mer L. 109
• George Enescu: Romanian Rhapsody No. 1 in A major

All participants in the Conducting Interpretation Masterclass and in-depth study of music had the obligation to come prepared with this repertoire.

Instrumental performance masterclass and deepening in the study of music

• During the masterclass sessions, each participant will tackle a single work of their choice.
• The participant will perform solo (without piano or orchestra accompaniment).

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FACILITIES PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZER

The masterclass of conducting , instrumental interpretation and deepening in the study of music

• During the participation in the masterclass , the organizer provides active participants with free accommodation.
• Active participants will be accommodated in single rooms in hotels located within reasonable walking distance of the Masterclass venue.
• Hotel rooms will be made available to participants between September 22-28 (6 nights).
• The organizer will not offer free accommodation for passive participants , but can facilitate the hotel reservation, at the express request of the participant, expressed at the time of registration for the Masterclass.
• The organizer will not offer free accommodation for a personal companion or the participant’s relatives/legal guardians who accompany him, but may facilitate the reservation in the same hotel as the participant, upon his express request, expressed at the time of registration for the Masterclass.
• The organizer will not provide free accommodation for participants who live in Bucharest or in neighboring municipalities, up to a distance of 50 kilometers.
• All shipping costs will be borne by the participant.