To provide a broader stage for young conductors and to cultivate outstanding musical talents, the Conducting Division of the School of Music, CUHK-Shenzhen proudly presents the "Budding Conductors" project. The program consists of three main modules: "Young Conductors' Conference - Orchestra Conducting Workshop," "Young Conductors' Conference - Opera Conducting Workshop," and "Young Conductors' Conference - Choral Conducting Workshop." 

The 2nd event of the project, "Young Conductors' Conference - Opera Conducting Workshop" will be held from December 5th to the 8th. It is designed to launch young conductors onto the opera stage, inspiring them to unleash their exceptional conducting talents in this fully immersive production environment. Young conductors selected by audition and recommendation will receive guidance from renowned experts in conducting and voice, exploring from all angles of opera production: 1) diction coaching, 2) piano rehearsal, 3) staging, 4) orchestra rehearsals, and 5) performance. The event also includes a symposium featuring distinguished figures in the opera field to discuss how young conductors and singers make their early appearances on the professional stage and share their artistic career experiences.

The first event "Young Conductors' Conference - Orchestra Conducting Workshop" invited well-known conductor Mr. Chen Xieyang to be the guest speaker, and invited Mr. Liu Ming, conductor of Xinghai Conservatory of Music; Mr. Qian Jianmin, dean of the Conservatory of Communication University of China, Nanjing; Mr. Julian Shew of Nanjing University of the Arts; and Mr. Lin Daye, adjunct professor of the Conducting Division of the School of Music, CUHK-Shenzhen to share their experience with the audience. The first event was successfully closed on 2 November at the School of Music of CUHK-Shenzhen and was well appreciated by many participants.

【Date&Time】

Dec. 5 to Dec. 8 , 2024

【Venue】

School of Music, CUHK-Shenzhen

501 Longfei Blvd, Longgang District, Shenzhen

【Workshop Instructors】

Conductor｜Yu LIU, Zhuorui DENG

Director｜Helen PARK

Voice & Diction Coach｜Fugen WEI, Yi LI, Valentin LANZREIN

Piano | Yi LIU

【Guest Panelists】

1)

Renowned Tenor｜Yi LI

Becoming an Opera Singer (International Training Programs)

2)

President of Zhejiang Symphony Orchestra｜Yijiang GUO

How Orchestra Looks For Conductors

3)

Renowned Opera Coach｜Fugen WEI

Thoughts on Singing in Chinese Diction

4)

Open Discussion: Opera Conducting Teaching

*Schedule is subject to change

【Repertoire】

1. MOZART Così fan tutte

Act I  scena I opening men's trio;  sextet "Alla bella Despinetta"

2. DONIZETTI Lucia di Lammermoor

Act I Enrico's Aria "Cruda, funesta smania"

3. BIZET Carmen

Act II No.14-15 recitative and smuggler quintet 

4. GOUNOD Romeo et Juliette

Act V Final tomb scene

5. MASSENET Le Cid 

Act III Chimene's aria "Pleurez! Pleurez mes yeux"

6. VERDI Rigoletto 

Act III No.11 Duca's aira  No.12 quartet No.13 scena tempesta

7. JIN The Savage Land 

Act II Chou Hu and Jin Zi's duet

8. PUCCINI Madama Butterfly

Act III "Povera Butterfly" trio and aria "Addio fiorito asil"

9. PUCCINI Tosca

Act I love duet from "or lasciami al lavoro"

Closing Song: PUCCINI La Rondine Act II quartet scene "bevo al tuo fresco sorriso" (all join the end)

【Schedule】

Dec. 5

Diction, Music, Staging Coaching & Welcoming Reception

Dec. 6

Music Rehearsals with Conductors and Staging

Dec. 7

Diction for Chinese Repertoire & Orchestra Rehearsal

Dec. 8

Panel Discussion & Closing Concert with Award Presentation

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*Schedule is subject to change

【Registration】

General Ticket - 500RMB/person

Group Ticket - 2000RMB/group (Up to 10 people)

Student Ticket - 300RMB/person (with Student ID)

Free Admission - for CUHK-Shenzhen Students & Faculties (with School ID)

*The Conducting Fellows who actively participate in the workshop are by recommendation and invitation only.

Please scan the QR code for registration.

Visitors are requested to scan the QR code for registration to enter the campus.

*Visit Department：MUS（音乐学院）；Visited Person：刘宇老师；Visited Person's Phone Number：13080759627

【Contact Information】

Email：conducting@cuhk.edu.cn

Phone Number：18618302486（邓老师）