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Providing podium time and professional instruction for the next generation of conductors.

04/10/2026

We’re thrilled to bring Dirigierakademie back to Toronto this summer 🇨🇦✨

Our immersive conducting workshop is designed for conductors of all levels looking to deepen their craft, gain hands-on experience with orchestral musicians, expand your symphonic repertoire, and navigate the professional landscape with confidence.
Under the guidance of Maestro Matthew Lynch, participants will explore every facet of conducting, from score study and preparation to rehearsal technique and podium presence. The program includes online preparatory sessions, silent conducting, and extensive podium time with both ensemble and full orchestra.

Join us in one of Canada’s most vibrant cities and dive into these cornerstones of the orchestral repertoire with an internationally acclaimed conductor.

🎶 Applications now open...don’t miss your chance.
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03/08/2026

Applications are now open!

Join us this summer in Toronto for the Dirigierakademie Toronto 2026 conducting course, an intensive program designed for conductors who want to refine their technique, expand their repertoire, and gain valuable podium time with professional musicians.

Work closely with our instructor, Matthew Lynch, develop your musical leadership, and connect with an international community of conductors.

Spots are limited and will be allocated on a rolling basis so apply now via the link in bio.

03/05/2026

What a weekend!

Dirigierakademie London 2026 was a fantastic success, bringing together conductors from all over the world to learn from one another, and from our tireless and inspiring teacher, Maestro Neil Thomson.

Over two intensive days we worked with both a chamber ensemble and a chamber orchestra, exploring works by Beethoven, Brahms, Dvořák, Debussy, and Strauss. The course culminated in a full day dedicated to Copland’s Appalachian Spring, a fitting and inspiring finale to an unforgettable weekend of music-making.

Our London course remains a real favourite for us, working in the wonderful National Opera Studio alongside musicians from some of the finest orchestras in the world.

We can’t wait to be back next year!

12/09/2025

The first day of our upcoming London course will be dedicated to core works of the orchestral repertoire—masterpieces that pose some of the most significant technical and musical challenges for conductors.

Participants will explore these works in depth through specially commissioned piano sextet arrangements from .musica. In these arrangements, the string players perform from the original orchestral parts, while the piano assumes the roles of the woodwinds, brass, and timpani. This creates an ensemble that responds to conducting gesture in a manner closely resembling a full orchestra, while maintaining an intimate and accessible setting that maximizes both artistic and educational value.

Check out the link in our bio for more information about the course or to submit your application.

05/22/2025

🎼Join our comprehensive conducting course on July 3-6! The application deadline is in less than a month and we have only a few spots left!

The course will include:
✨ Pre-workshop group zoom meeting to discuss score study techniques
✨ Daily Q&A sessions to ask questions regarding the music and industry
✨ At least 35 minutes of podium time
✨ Group lecture on baton technique, score study and conducting challenges
✨ Small group video analysis session for personalized feedback
✨ Opportunity to conduct a full orchestra

Our next course will be held in Toronto, and led by the esteemed Maestro Matthew Lynch. Currently the Conducting Fellow at the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Matthew enjoys a vibrant international career. Recently he has lead many internationally renowned orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the BBC Concert Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.

The comprehensive course is designed for both aspiring and experienced conductors, focuses on foundational knowledge, conducting techniques, and effective rehearsal practices. Participants will have the opportunity to work directly with orchestral musicians, broadening their symphonic repertoire and enhancing their score preparation skills.

Visit our website to apply today:
www.dirigierakademie.com/apply

05/15/2025

Conducting in silence is a true test of your knowledge of a piece. With no sonic feedback from the orchestra you've only got your own inner conception of the piece to fall back on.

At Dirigierakademie we believe that personal practice in silence is a vital part of the preparation process, especially for young conductors, and it is also an excellent teaching tool. With no ensemble it's possible to go into much more detail on aspects of technique, style, and interpretation, without wasting students' valuable podium time.

Dirigierakademie Toronto will begin with a session of silent conducting, providing an opportunity to for participants to think in detail about their technique before we move into working with ensemble.

Check our website (link below) for more details or to apply.

www.dirigierakademie.com

05/12/2025

A hallmark of the Dirigierakademie approach is our use of arrangements for string quintet and piano. While many conducting masterclasses use piano 4-hands arrangements for teaching, pianists respond very differently to orchestral musicians and so make a poor substitute for the orchestra. Using bespoke arrangements from Piccolo Musica we provide a more realistic teaching environment, helping students to learn about working with string players, and be as prepared as possible for the orchestra day, while still keeping the participation fee as low as possible.

At Dirigierakademie Toronto in July we will be using three arrangement from Piccola Musica on the second day of our course. Check our website (link in bio) for more details or to apply.

09/10/2024

We’re very excited to announce our next conducting masterclass with Maestro Neil Thomson this coming February.

On this short course participants will have the opportunity to work with some of London’s finest musicians on a selection of major repertoire pieces in an intimate chamber ensemble setting. On the second day we will focus on Stravinsky’s Dumbarton Oaks and finish with a video analysis session, reflecting on the experiences of the orchestra session.

Come join us with Neil for the first Dirigierakademie London in February 2025. See the link in our bio for more information.

08/23/2024

We had a blast in Toronto!

Our first conducting masterclass in North America was a major success, thanks to the wonderful conductors, musicians and our instructor Matthew Lynch✨

Our conductors worked with ensembles that gradually increase in size: piano 4hands, string quartet & piano, and final day with full orchestra. Watching them grow and improve everyday was incredibly gratifying, and we are grateful to be a part of their journey.

For information on our next course in london 🇬🇧, please visit our website dirigierakademie.com

07/02/2024

🎼Join our comprehensive conducting course on August 15-18! The application deadline is in two weeks and we have only a few spots left!

The course will include:
✨ Pre-workshop group zoom meeting to discuss score study techniques
✨ Daily Q&A sessions to ask questions regarding the music and industry
✨ At least 40 minutes of podium time
✨ Opportunity to conduct a full orchestra

Our next course will be held in Toronto, and led by the esteemed Maestro Matthew Lynch. Currently the Conducting Fellow at the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Matthew enjoys a vibrant international career. Recent seasons saw him make debuts with several high profile orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the BBC Concert Orchestra, and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. His upcoming season highlights include debuts with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra, and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.

The comprehensive course is designed for both aspiring and experienced conductors, focuses on foundational knowledge, conducting techniques, and effective rehearsal practices. Participants will have the opportunity to work directly with orchestral musicians, broadening their symphonic repertoire and enhancing their score preparation skills.

Visit our website to apply today: https://www.dirigierakademie.com/apply

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