SUMMER INTERNATIONAL CONDUCTING ACADEMY

Format

SICA is an intensive five-day program for young symphonic conductors, combining hands-on experience with the Lviv National Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra and guidance from maestro Theodore Kuchar.

Сategories:

Category A – Young conductors up to 35 years old

  • 4 active participants selected personally by Theodore Kuchar
  • 5 rehearsals with the Lviv National Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
  • 3 rehearsals with correpetitors
  • participation in the final concert of SICA

Program:

  • Ludwig van Beethoven — Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67
  • Johannes Brahms — Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73
  • Felix Mendelssohn — Overture to Ruy Blas, Op. 95
  • Yevhen Stankovych — Cello Concerto No. 2
    • Soloist: Denys Lytvynenko, cello

Category B (Unavailable for foreign students) – Passive participants (no age or education requirements)

  • the number of participants is unlimited
  • the opportunity to freely attend SICA rehearsals and discussions
  • engaging in networking within SICA activities

Participation fee

The participation fee for Category A is:

• USD 100 for applicants from Ukraine
• USD 350 for international applicants

There is no application fee. The participation fee is payable only by applicants selected for active participation in the Academy.

Participation in Category B is free of charge.

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