Mozart Week with Prof. Wildner

IMB Presents:
39th Masterclass and Final Concert in Berlin

***MASTERCLASS IS FULL***
We can offer you a place on the waiting list for active participation, or to join as auditor.

A Mozart Celebration in C Major

Prof. Johannes Wildner (Vienna University of Music and Arts, Vienna Philharmonic)
Berlin Sinfonietta
W. A. Mozart
September 23rd – 28th 2019
Berlin, Germany

After two AMAZING (not less!) masterclasses in 2017 and 2018, we are delighted to welcome back one of today’s most active conductors and important teachers, Prof. Johannes Wildner, from the Vienna University of Music and Arts. A masterclass with Prof. Wildner is a very special event from all possible aspects. We strongly recommend everybody to apply asap, and take advantage of this kind of opportunity. For this week, we have prepared a whole Mozart program, consisting of four great symphonies, all in the key of C Major. We will cover and dive into the depth of Mozart’s symphonic achievement, with masterpieces such as “Linz” and “Jupiter” Symphonies, among others. Prof. Wildner and the group of conductors will thoroughly examine Mozart’s development in different facets, like orchestration and instrumentation, musical form and many other aspects, approaching it from the conductor’s perspective. Together with Prof. Wildner, a former violin player of the Vienna Philharmonic, we will have a very unique and rare opportunity to study from a very experienced specialist in that musical genre, in regard to the musical style, the sound and specially working with the strings sections. It will be a very practical week for every conductor, in any stage of his/her development.

About the masterclass

Here is all you need to know about the masterclass’s objectives, its content, logistics and the general schedule. Besides intensive active conducting sessions with our professional orchestra, The Berlin Sinfonietta, and the piano sessions with two pianists, each one of the participants will have the chance to work with Prof. Wildner on all the critical aspects of orchestra conducting. Be prepared for an intense week of deep score studying, musical analysis, conducting technique and more. As always we will hold four orchestra rehearsals (4 hours long each) with the dedicated and patient musicians of the Berlin Sinfonietta, where you will be able to try and learn in a superb, non competitive atmosphere. (Here you can see a typical schedule of our masterclasses. A specific schedule will be sent at a later stage)

Location

The masterclass will take place in Oranienburgerstr. 28, 10117 Berlin. The main hall of the Jewish Community Building in Berlin is located on the third floor. The Building is in Berlin’s Miete district, which considered to be “the heart” of the city, and close to all the attractions that the city has to offer. The modern and intimate hall is located next to the big and famous Synagogue.
Click here for more information about the location and accommodations nearby.

Final Concert

The Final Concert takes place in the very intimate and welcoming St. Lukas Church, Bernburger Str. 3-5, 10963 Berlin. Unlike others, we insist that ALL of the participants will take part and experience the live performance in the public Final Concert of the masterclass. For us it is the culmination and an integral part of the intensiv week of tutoring and learning. These concerts are advertised and always attract music lovers, and already became a tradition in the city musical landscape.

Video Recordings

All of the conductors will receive a HD video recording of all rehearsals and of the final concert. We also happy to offer the possibility for the conductors to watch their video on the same day of the rehearsal, in order to prepare for the next day’s session*. The recorded sessions (including the final concert) will be given to each participant right after the final concert on an 8 GB USB stick, which they may keep as a souvenir from the week.

Together with the USB stick with all video recordings, each participant, active and passive, will receive an official Certificate of Participation signed by Prof. Wildner.

Participants are welcome to bring their own recording/filming devices.

The course is taught primarily in English and secondarily in German, though speakers of all languages are encouraged to join as well. The orchestra’s musicians, Prof. Wildner and the other conducting colleagues will be able and happy to assist.

LIMITED NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS!

Repertoire:

W. A. Mozart

Symphony No. 28 in C major, K. 200/189k
Symphony No. 34 in C major, K. 338
Symphony No. 36 in C major, K. 425 <Linz>
Symphony No. 41 in C major, K. 551 <Jupiter>

Participants are required to prepare all the repertoire pieces in order to gain the maximum from the masterclass’ week.

*Conductors who wish to review their video on the same day, should bring a device that can play videos (a laptop or a tablet) that have the option to read files from a USB sticks.

Conductors in all stages of their development are welcome to apply here.
For more information, don’t hesitate to email us.

See you in Berlin!

IMB

***SPECIAL EARLY BIRDS RATES***