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International Academy

The Cascais and Oeiras Chamber Orchestra is pleased to present the 6th International Conducting Academy – Estoril ‘25, an elite training program for rising conductors who seek to refine their technique and interpretation under the guidance of world-class mentors while working with a professional orchestra.
From the 20th to the 26th of July, at the Cascais Conservatory of Music, participants will engage in an intensive week of masterclasses, rehearsals, and hands-on experience with a professional orchestra. The program culminates in the International Conducting Competition, where finalists will showcase their skills in a public concert. The winner will be invited to return as a guest conductor in the following season.
Dates:
International Academy of Orchestra Conducting: 20th to 26th July 2025


Repertoire
 
1.M.Ravel - Ma mère l'Oye/Mother Goose Suite 
2. J. Ibert - Concertino da Câmera para Alto Saxophone e Orchestra .
3. Cl.Debussy (Ferington): La Mer 
 
 
 
 
Maestro Ricardo Averbach
Maestro Nikolay Lalov
 
Located in the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, the beautiful Monte Estoril neighborhood provides an ideal environment for inspired work in the modern facilities of the Cascais Conservatory of Music. All participants will enjoy high quality work in a supportive environment under the guidance of two experienced conductors/pedagogues with the top professional chamber orchestra of Portugal.
 
 
 

Final concert of the 6th edition of the International Conducting Academy 2025.

The winners were:

Yuxuan Du (China) – 1st Prize
Artūrs Švarcbahs (Latvia) – 2nd Prize
Li-Wei Huang (Taiwan) – 3rd Prize
 

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