The George Hurst Conductors' Course 2024

The George Hurst Conductors' Course is internationally recognised as one of the foremost summer programmes for training conductors. Students from intermediate to advanced levels are invited to hone their craft through practical experience and tuition that is focused on individual needs.

Repertoire
Strauss, J Die Fledermaus Overture, Op.362
Beethoven Symphony No.5 in C minor, Op.67
Debussy Prelude a l'Apres-midi d'un Faune
Mussorgsky/Ravel Tableaux D'une Exposition

All participants receive podium time in individually tutored workshops with the class ensemble or piano. They will also have time (adapted to individual abilities) in 'repertoire sessions' working with a larger orchestra. The course is structured to provide all students with daily technique sessions, musicianship classes, score preparation and rehearsal techniques. Observers are welcome.

Faculty
Rodolfo Saglimbeni, director
with Robert Houlihan and Natalia Luis-Bassa
assisted by David Smith