2027 Seoul International Conducting Masterclass

Orchestra Lartife presents the 2027 Seoul International Conducting Masterclass with Prof. Yunsung Chang, Professor of Conducting, Seoul National University, on 6–10 July 2027 in Gwacheon and Seoul, Republic of Korea. 10 Active places. Each Active participant receives direct coaching and 120 guaranteed podium minutes: 60 with piano and 60 with orchestra. Final-concert rehearsal and performance time are additional and are not included in the 120 minutes. Every Active participant has an opportunity to conduct in the final concert and receives a certificate of completion. 6–9 July: Uncle Jayden Symphony Hall Studio, 92-19 Chusa-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do. 6–7 July: piano sessions; 8–9 July: orchestra sessions. Orientation on 6 July at 09:00; teaching sessions 09:30–12:30 and 14:00–17:00 on 6–9 July. 10 July: Rode Arts Center Concert Hall, 79 Nambusunhwan-ro 317-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul. Final rehearsal 10:30–13:00; final concert 14:00. All times KST (UTC+9). Detailed schedules and individual conducting order may be adjusted. Eligibility: all nationalities; born on or before 31 December 2008. Conducting majors and musicians interested in conducting may apply, including non-majors and choir, church-choir, school and community orchestra conductors. Applicants applying to or preparing for Korean university entrance examinations are not eligible. Early Bird: KRW 2,800,000 for application forms submitted by 31 December 2026. Regular: KRW 3,000,000. Optional official final-concert video: KRW 60,000. All fees are payable in KRW; overseas transfer and currency-conversion fees are borne by participants. Flights, accommodation, local travel and meals are not included. Applications close when all 10 paid Active registrations are confirmed; there is no fixed final application deadline. 31 December 2026 is the Early Bird date only. Submit the official online application form and conducting-video link for review. Accepted applicants must pay within five days of notification. Final registration is confirmed in payment-receipt order; acceptance alone does not secure a place. Classes are primarily conducted in Korean; communication in German, Japanese and English is also possible. Official guidelines, application forms and full conditions: https://orchestralartife.com/masterclass-2027-en.html Professor profile: https://orchestralartife.com/masterclass-2027-en.html#professor Organizer and enquiries: Orchestra Lartife — orchestralartife@gmail.com All Active participants must prepare all four works: W. A. Mozart — Don Giovanni, K. 527: Overture (Breitkopf & Härtel); W. A. Mozart — Symphony No. 35 in D major, K. 385, “Haffner” (Breitkopf & Härtel); L. v. Beethoven — Coriolan Overture, Op. 62 (G. Henle Verlag); L. v. Beethoven — Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36 (Bärenreiter). Participants may choose works for coaching; the professor assigns final-concert works and movements.