FSO-SPECTRA Conducting Masterclass

The FSO-SPECTRA Conducting Masterclass is an international masterclass for young conductors. During three days, some young talents are given the opportunity to work together with our orchestra, under the direction of experienced conductors. Master and apprentice, side by side! Together they study some absolute repertoire pieces and the magical art of conducting.

In collaboration with SPECTRA, Muziekcentrum De Bijloke Ghent and Forum Dirigieren. This project is supported by the Flemish Community.

          

Be part of the upcoming FSO-SPECTRA Conducting Masterclass!

From 15 to 18 June, the latest edition of the masterclass for young conductors will take place at Muziekcentrum De Bijloke. Together with prof. conductor Christian Ehwald and Symfonieorkest Vlaanderen, three conductors will tackle Brahms 1. With SPECTRA ensemble for contemporary music and their artistic director Filip Rathé, they will sink their teeth into new music.

Programme

  • Frank Nuyts °1957 | Five Penny beats & The seven beats itch
  • Jean-Luc Fafchamps °1960 | Lettre Soufie: Sh(ìn)
  • Annelies Van Parys °1975 | Fragrances
  • Johannes Brahms 1833-1897 | Symphony No 1 

Welcome to the free final concert

On Sunday 18 June you are welcome to attend the final session of the masterclass in the Concertzaal of Muziekcentrum De Bijloke. The conductors will then take turns standing alone in front of the orchestra and showing what they have learned over the past few days.

Book your free ticket for the concert

Candidates

Previous editions of the FSO-SPECTRA Conducting Masterclass

Season 2021-22

Programme

  • Annelies Van Parys °1975 | Conte
  • Daan Janssens °1983 | (Paysages — études) IV
  • Frederik Neyrinck °1985 | Echo de Maeterlinck
  • Ludwig van Beethoven 1770-1827 | Symfonie nr. 6 in F, Op. 68

Rewatch the free livestream concert on Facebook

Candidates

Season 2020-21

Programme

Ludwig van Beethoven 1770–1827

  • Symphony No. 5, mvt 1
  • Symphony No. 7, mvt 1
  • Symphony No. 3, mvt 1

Tim Mulleman °1993 | ~ Creatie 'Anacrouse' (SOV Composers' Academy)

Free livestream concert 18.08

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Candidates

Season 2019-20

Programme

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 1756–1791 | Symphony No. 39, part 1 
  • Ludwig van Beethoven 1770–1827 | Symphony No. 7, part 2
  • Francis Poulenc 1899–1963 | Sinfonietta, part 1

Candidates

Talent development

The Flanders Symphony Orchestra devotes every attention to both young talent and talent development. New courses provide additional support and guidance. Promising conductors, composers, soloists and orchestral musicians are inspired, motivated and enthused at the start of their careers. Together with the young generation, we are building the future!