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Orchestral Performances
Inspiring Conductors. Dream Repertoire.
Learn from the Best of the Best
four orchestra concerts + a chamber orchestra or our fully-staged opera production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni
I grew so much this summer thanks to the wonderful performance opportunities given. I was able to make many great connections that once seemed so far from me.


The Best of the Best
Meet Your Conductors
Daniela Candillari
Program
Conductor Daniela Candillari brings her “confidence and apparently inexhaustible verve” (The New York Times) to opera houses and concert stages throughout North America and internationally. She is renowned for guiding groundbreaking world premieres to the stage “with a sure hand” (The New York Times) as well as her “incisive leadership” (Wall Street Journal) of classical music’s most frequently performed masterpieces.
David Danzmayr
Program
Andy Akiho percussion
Andy AKIHO Sculptures
STRAUSS Also sprach Zarathustra
Described by The Herald as “extremely good, concise, clear, incisive and expressive,” David Danzmayr is widely regarded as one of the most talented and exciting European conductors of his generation.



Stéphane Denève
Program
Christine Goerke soprano
BOULANGER D’un matin de printemps
BERLIOZ La Mort de Cléopâtre
STRAVINSKY Firebird Suite
Stéphane Denève is Music Director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Artistic Director of the New World Symphony, and from 2023 will also be Principal Guest Conductor of the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic. He recently concluded terms as Principal Guest Conductor of The Philadelphia Orchestra and Chief Conductor of the Brussels Philharmonic, and previously served as Chief Conductor of Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra (SWR) and Music Director of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.
Miguel Harth-Bedoya
Program
MAHLER Symphony No. 3
Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Emmy award-winning and Grammy-nominated conductor, is a master of color, drawing idiomatic interpretations from a diverse and wide range of repertoire in concerts across the globe.



Anthony Parnther
Program
Randall Goosby violin
Valerie COLEMAN Seven O’Clock Shout
CHAUSSON Poème
MUSSORGSKY Pictures at an Exhibition
American conductor, Anthony Parnther, has forged a singularly unique career that melds his love for the music of all genres with his prowess as a conductor, producer, bassoon soloist, recording artist, opera singer, storyteller, comedian, voice-over artist, and activist.
Christian Reif
Program
MOZART Don Giovanni
Newly appointed Chief Conductor of the Gävle Symphony Orchestra, Christian Reif has established a reputation for his natural musicality, innovative programming and technical command. The 2023/24 season marks Reif’s inaugural season as Chief Conductor of the Gävle Symphony Orchestra. He leads 7 programs with the orchestra including their season-opening concerts and a Swedish tour in March 2024.


Instrumental Applications Now Open!
Don’t miss this life-changing opportunity. Join us and elevate your artistry.
Deadline: February 5