ABOUT THE COURSE
The 8th Shanghai Conservatory of Music International Conducting Masterclass invites conductors to Shanghai for an intensive five-day program led by Professor Mei-Ann Chen. Taking place from December 9 to 13, 2026, at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, the course focuses on refined conducting technique, score study, and ensemble communication.
The featured repertoire for this edition includes Igor Stravinsky’s L’histoire du soldat and Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 in a chamber version. All active participants prepare the complete repertoire, receiving podium time, daily seminars, and video review sessions with Prof. Chen. The program culminates in a public concert on December 13, in which every active participant will conduct.
All selected active participants receive a full tuition waiver for the program. Conductors must cover their own travel, lodging, and living expenses in Shanghai.