Toronto Bach Festival :: St John Passion BWV245 :: October 22 - November 3, 2007



Who should apply?

  • Orchestral conductors who want to expand the breadth of their technique
  • Conductors with an interest or specialty in choral music
  • University conducting instructors
  • Church Music Directors and Choir Conductors
  • Community Choir Conductors
  • Masters and Doctoral level conducting students
  • Student conductors ready for performance experience
  • Music lovers who want to observe the transformation of a piece from rehearsal through performance

 

What's in it for you?

  • Study and work with Helmuth Rilling, master of Bach and the German romantic repertoire, and a dedicated, lifelong teacher
  • Study and conduct three Bach cantatas in working rehearsals
  • Observe rehearsals and performance of Bach’s choral-orchestral works
  • Learn to hear what is actually played, not what you think you hear
  • Work with accomplished ensembles who enable you to quickly go beyond mechanics and focus on the artistry of a performance
  • Enhance and strengthen your rehearsal techniques; learn how to anticipate and prepare for problems
  • Live and work alongside fellow musicians in a setting that fosters professional growth and encourages new perspectives


Toronto Bach Festival