ABOUT THE COURSE
The orchestral conducting masterclass focused on the operatic repertoire, taught by the renowned professor Marcello Bufalini, will be held from October 6 to 11, 2026 at the charming Villa Altieri in Albano Laziale, in the province of Rome. Organized by the Accademia Filarmonica Europea, the masterclass is aimed at both professional orchestral conductors and students in training, as well as composers interested in deepening their knowledge of lyrical interpretive practice.
The educational structure of the course includes theoretical lessons on conducting technique, in-depth analysis of the selected operatic scores, and intensive practical sessions. In the first two days, preparatory rehearsals with piano will be held, followed by three days of orchestral rehearsals of six hours each with the prestigious Orchestra dell’Accademia Musicale Europea, which provides an ensemble of 37 orchestral professors.
Active participation is strictly limited to a maximum of 10 active participants, each of whom will have approximately 25 or 30 minutes per day of podium time in front of the orchestra. At the end of the course, the students selected at the discretion of the professor and the artistic direction will have the opportunity to conduct a final public concert.