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Hong Kong International Conducting Workshop 2020
The Hong Kong International Conducting Workshop 2020 successfully took place from 12-17 January 2020, where the 7 participants took part in an intense and productive programme under the guidance of the 2 Master Conductors. We look forward to seeing their continued development and success.
Workshop overview
For Participants:
- Receive instructions and valuable insights from the master conductors
- Conduct a professional symphony orchestra
- The workshop will be open to a maximum of 8 Participants (age 40 or under):
- Each Participant will receive approximately 100 minutes of podium time complemented by a video review
- Each Participant will receive a video of their participation
- 3 Participants selected by the master conductors will have an opportunity to conduct in a Showcase at the end of the workshop
For Observers:
- Part of the workshop (14 – 17 January) will be open to Observers
Master Conductors
Christoph POPPEN
Principal Guest Conductor, Hong Kong Sinfonietta
Principal Conductor, Cologne Chamber Orchestra
Artistic Director, Marvão International Music Festival
*Due to unforeseen circumstances, Mr Jorma Panula was not able to attend the Conducting Workshop.
Workshop Repertoire
- Brahms: Symphony No 4 in E minor, Op 98: 1st movement & 2nd movement
- Copland: Appalachian Spring Suite (for full orchestra)
- Schubert: Symphony No 8 in B minor, D759, “Unfinished”: 1st movement
- Tchaikovsky: Symphony No 6 in B minor, Op 74, “Pathétique”: 1st movement
Schedule
Workshop Days 1 & 2:
Pre-podium Classes with Master Conductors (exclusive for Participants)
Venue: Hong Kong Sinfonietta Office, 7/F, Winsan Tower, 98 Thomson Road, Wanchai
12 January 2020 (Sunday)
- 11:00-12:00: Briefing session with Margaret Yang (CEO of Hong Kong Sinfonietta)
- 15:00: Attend Hong Kong Sinfonietta Good Music for Kids concert at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall
13 January 2020 (Monday)
- 10:00-13:00: Pre-podium Class with Yip Wing-sie
- 14:00-17:00: Pre-podium Class with Christoph Poppen
Days 3 – 5: Sessions with Orchestra (open to Observers)
Venue: Hong Kong Jockey Club Amphitheatre, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
14 January 2020 (Tuesday)
- 10:00-12:30: Orchestra Session with Yip Wing-sie
[Tchaikovsky: Symphony No 6 in B minor, 1st movement]
- 14:00-16:30: Orchestra Session with Christoph Poppen
[Schubert: Symphony No 8 in B minor, 1st movement]
- 16:45-19:00: Video review session with Yip Wing-sie & Christoph Poppen
15 January 2020 (Wednesday)
- 10:00-12:30: Orchestra Session with Yip Wing-sie
[Copland: Appalachian Spring Suite]
- 14:00-16:30: Orchestra Session with Christoph Poppen
[Brahms: Symphony No 4 in E minor, 1st movement]
- 16:45-19:00: Video review session with Yip Wing-sie & Christoph Poppen
16 January 2020 (Thursday)
- 10:00-12:30: Tchaikovsky with Yip Wing-sie
[Tchaikovsky: Symphony No 6 in B minor, 1st movement]
- 14:00-16:30: Brahms with Christoph Poppen
[Brahms: Symphony No 4 in E minor, 2nd movement]
- 16:45-19:00: Video review session with Yip Wing-sie & Christoph Poppen
- End of session: Announcement of the 3 participants selected to conduct in the Workshop Showcase and their repertoire
Day 6: Workshop Showcase (free admission to public*)
Venue: Hong Kong Jockey Club Amphitheatre, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
17 January 2020 (Friday)
- 10:00-13:00: Dress rehearsal
- 19:30: Workshop Showcase
Programme
Schubert : Symphony No 8 in B minor, D759, “Unfinished”: I Allegro moderato
Conductor: Hu Xiaobo
Brahms: Symphony No 4 in E minor, Op 98: I Allegro non troppo
Conductor: Leung Shu-ming, Jeff
Brahms: Symphony No 4 in E minor, Op 98: II Andante Moderato
Conductor: Gaddiel Dombrowner
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No 6 in B minor, Op 74, “Pathétique”: I Adagio – Allegro non troppo
Conductor: Umberto Clerici
*Click here to register for the showcase!
- Maximum 2 tickets for each registration
- Age limit: 6+
List of Participants
| Chan Lok-sang Andre (Hong Kong) |
| Umberto Clerici (Italy) |
| Gaddiel Dombrowner (Israel) |
| Hu Xiaobo (China) |
| Lee Jae-hwan (South Korea) |
| Leung Shu-ming (Hong Kong) |
| Yeung Fan (Hong Kong) |