Gesture Under Pressure — OCA Conducting Academy

WEBER: Der Freischütz Ov, Op. 77
TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 4, Op. 36

Some conductors manage energy. The best shape it — knowing when to trust impulse, when to restrain it, and how to transform raw force into clear musical direction. This masterclass trains exactly that. With the close, demanding mentorship that only Luis Clemente — one of the most sought-after conducting pedagogues in Europe today — can provide.

Tchaikovsky's Fourth amplifies everything: energy, contrast, orchestral weight. It rewards clarity and exposes excess in equal measure. Weber's Der Freischütz removes whatever protection remains — transparency and rhythmic precision leave no margin for ambiguity. Together, these two works create the ideal laboratory. Everything is heard, felt and worked through!

· PODIUM: ~100 min OCA Chamber Orchestra + ~90 min individual coaching
· Max. 6 conductors · closing performance
· Online prep · 3 in-person days · follow-up
· APPLICATION DEADLINE: 31 July 2026