Repertoire Workshop
Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
Hradec Kralove Philharmonic
Orchestra
June 12 - 22, 2005
This conducting workshop responds to widespread demand for a workshop which, would allow for greater exposure to the standard repertoire. This workshop will provide 12 active participants the valuable opportunity to get to know some of the scores from the podium, using a highly experienced professional orchestra. Our orchestra, The Hradec Kralove Philharmonic, has performed all works listed during the last two years.
STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAM
Every participant rehearses 7 times with the orchestra prior to the public concert. For the first four rehearsals you must select from the extensive repertoire listed below. The final rehearsals must be spent preparing the concert pieces. Participants are required to inform the workshop co-coordinator, Dr. Tomas Novotny, one month before the workshop of their repertoire choices.
Frantisek Vajnar and Otakar Trhlik, will give tutorials on works to be performed. Their main effort, however, is to review the rehearsal videotapes with each participant. Every conductor has 25 minutes per day podium time (approximately 3 hours during the course).
LOCATION
See photo's of Hradec Kralove (sorry no English)
Hradec Kralove is located approximately 100 km from Prague and is easily accessible by numerous daily trains running out of Prague main train station.
In 1125 Hradec became a free royal town. it grew rapidly , new trades sprang up and the size of it's population soon made it the wealthiest and largest Czech town after Prague.
In the beginning of the 14th century it became the dower town of the Czech Queens and later the the word Kralove was added to its name. In the first half of the same century a new landmark arose in the town, the Gothic brick cathedral, a sing of royal favour. In 1337 John of Luxemburg conferred on Hradec Kralove all of the privileges of a royal town.
The town burned down three time during the 15th & 16th centuries and development was halted during the Thirty Year War when Swedish troops attached the town and occupied it in 1639.
In the first third of the 19th century Hardec Kralove became the center of patriotic activity among Czechs in North -Eastern Bohemia and, for a time, the most important centre of Czech writing. At the turn of the century the town rid itself of its fortifications and a building plan was worked out which was entrusted to famous architects. Architect, Professor Jan Kotera built the Municipal Museum in 1909-1912 in the Art Nouveau style. Another architect, Josef Gocar enriched the town with several other buildings in the Art Deco style. The city reached its pinnacle of modern architecture during the 1920s and 30s when it became renowned as the "Salon of the Republic". The variety of town houses with Gothic and Renaissance interiors, as well as baroque faces and other valuable buildings as led Hradec Kralove to be named a municipal historic reserve and contributes to making it one of the most historic and attractive towns in the Czech Republic.
SCHEDULE (subject to change)
June 12
Arrival
June 13 - 20 Rehearsals
June 21 Dress and Concert
June 22 Departure
REPERTOIRE (subject to change)
Participants must select from the following repertoire:
Mozart: Magic Flute Overture; Symphony in D Major, KV 504 (Prague)Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 in A Major (Italian)
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A Major
Schubert: Symphony No. 8 in b minor (Unfinished)
Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F Major
Borodin: Polovtsian Dances (from Prince Igor)
Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique; Roman Carnival Overture, Op. 9
P. I. Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 in b minor (Pathetique); Nutcracker Suite
A. Dvorak: Symphony No. 7 in d minor, Op. 70; Carnival Overture; Amidst Nature Overture; Symphony No. 9 in e minor (from the New World)
Liszt: Les Preludes
Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 in D Major
Strauss: Till Eulenspiegel - Symphonic Poem, Op. 28
Martinu: Symphony No. 6, Fantaisies symphoniques
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5 in d minor
FACULTY
Otakar Trhlik (Artistic Director) is currently senior professor of conducting at the Brno (Janacek) Academy. He continues his international concert and recording career after serving for many years as principal conductor of the major orchestras in the Czech Republic, including the Brno Philharmonic, the Janacek Philharmonic and the Moravian (Olomouc) State Orchestra. Dr. Trhlik was an assistant to the legendary Vaclav Talich and, like his teacher, has frequently worked with the Czech Philharmonic.
Frantisek Vajnar has conducted all major orchestras and opera companies in the Czech Republic since beginning his career with the Prague State Opera in 1950.
AWARDS
The orchestra offers one concert during the year to a conductor of exceptional merit. In 1999 the award was given to Mr. Brian Hughes, in 2000 and 2004 to Ms. Gail Lee, in 2001 to Nicholas Krusek and in 2003 to Jackson Leung.
APPLICATIONS & FEES
The fee for the Repertoire Workshop is US$ 1850 and includes podium time, tuition and single accommodation with breakfast. A deposit of US$ 450 is due upon your acceptance to the workshop. You will be invoiced. Your deposit guarantees your place in the workshop, places in the workshop will not be held without a deposit. The balance of fees is due April 1, 2005.
Applications
Applications should include your complete name and mailing address, a CV and three references. Options for applying:
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You can apply on-line - Click Here for an application.
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You can email the information by regular email or as attachments to: applications@symphonicworkshops.com
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You can mail the information to the address below.