Symphonic Workshops
Workshops and professional development opportunities for conductors and other musicians since 1991

Professional Development Program
For Conductors of Opera
 

SWL established the Professional Development Program in 1992. Since then we have arranged over 270 concerts for about 130 conductors with 27 orchestras in six countries. We pride ourselves on offering the personal service for which Symphonic Workshops is justly renowned, and for meticulous attention to detail, honed over 16 years of operation.

We also offer the possibility of conducting opera (standard repertoire) with a professional company and orchestra in an opera house. The operas available depend on what is currently playing at our opera houses. At present we are able to offer PDP operas in Bulgaria. Conductors will do ONE orchestra rehearsal, ONE soloists' rehearsal, ONE chorus rehearsal as applicable, ONE Dress rehearsal and ONE performance. These take place in the 2-3 days before the performance.

Because of the risks inherent in conducting opera, particularly under these relatively difficult conditions, the program is limited to suitably experienced conductors.


FEES vary according to the number of personnel (orchestra, soloists, chorus)  required to perform the chosen opera. The fee for operas such as Traviata or Barber of Seville is currently 3200 Euros; higher fees apply for large operas such as Aida, Nabucco or Boris Godunov, when and if they
are available.  Please contact Tanya Tintner for an exact quote, and to discuss currently available operas.

All other conditions are as for PDP concerts:  There is a Registration Fee of $50, payable on application All travel and hotel costs are the responsibility of the conductor. However, local contacts can help you with finding suitable accommodation. A translator will be available to you
during your stay at an extra charge of 75 Euros (this is optional, but highly recommended).

Symphonic Workshops will invoice you on confirmation of Placement. A deposit of 50% is payable immediately and the balance must be paid a minimum of three months before your first rehearsal (placements will automatically be cancelled if fees are not received in time).

Inquiries & Applications Inquiries and application should be addressed to the Professional Development Program Coordinator Tanya Tintner gtintner@dal.ca


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