ABOUT THE COURSE
The International Masterclass for Conductors – Hamburg & Halle 2026 offers a transformative week of music-making across two cultural hubs in Germany. Led by Prof. Ulrich Windfuhr and Thomas Dorsch, the course is designed to help conductors develop their artistic vision, transitioning from initial piano rehearsals in Hamburg to orchestral sessions with the Staatskapelle Halle.
Active participants are guaranteed at least 140 minutes of podium rehearsal time with the professional orchestra. The masterclass culminates in a final concert performance at the historic Ständehaus Merseburg, providing a valuable professional platform for all active conductors.