12th International Dubrovnik Conducting Masterclass with Professor Uroš Lajovic
Program
Boris Papandopulo: Sinfonietta for Strings
J. Haydn: Symphony No.100 in G major, Hob.I:100
J. Haydn: Symphony No. 104 in D major, Hob. I:104
W. A. Mozart: Symphony No.38 in D major, K.504
L. van Beethoven: Symphony No.2, Op.36
We invite up to 12 active participants
To apply, write to nalis@hey.com by sending your recent CV and videos of you conducting an orchestra or any ensemble.
We offer
• Every active participant conducts each of the 7 orchestra sessions
• Daily podium time aprox 12 minutes (84 min. in total)
• Every active participant conducts a final concert with one of the movements from the concert program
We also provide
• Masterclass program analysis
• Professional concert video recording
• Professional concert photos
• Certificate
Terms
• Active fee €1,200
• Passive fee €300
• Travel and accommodation are not included in the price
Vratsa Symphony Conducting Masterclass with Uroš Lajovic
Program
J. Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Joseph Haydn, Op. 56a
E. Grieg: Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16
A. Dvořák: Symphony No. 8 in G major, Op. 88, B.163
Schedule
Sun 18 - 20
Mon 10 - 14
Tue 10 - 14
Wed 10 - 14
Thu 10 - 14
Fri 11 - 13,
Friday Concert 19 - 21
We invite 10 active participants. To apply, write to nalis@hey.com by sending your recent CV and videos of you conducting an orchestra or any ensemble.
We offer
Full size symphony orchestra
Every active participant conducts each of the 6 orchestra sessions
Daily podium time cca. 20 minutes (cca 115 min. in total)
Every active participant conducts a final concert with one of the movements from the concert program
We also provide
Masterclass program analysis
Conversation, discussion & feedback
Professional concert video recording
Professional concert photos
Certificate
Terms
* Active fee: €1,500
* Passive fee: €300
* Travel and accommodats are not included in the price.
58. Belgrade Music Festival (BEMUS): Uroš Lajovic conducting The Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra with Lukáš Vondráček
58. Belgrade Music Festival (BEMUS)
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No.1 in B-flat minor, Op.23
Soloist: Lukáš Vondráček
Petar Konjović
Symphony in C minor
For tickets and more information visit: Belgrade Philharmonic
58. BEMUS: Belgrade Music Festival
Sofia: Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra with Lukáš Vondráček
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No.1 in B-flat minor, Op.23
Soloist: Lukáš Vondráček
Petar Konjović
Symphony in C minor
For tickets and more information visit: Sofia Philharmonic
7th Plovdiv Conducting Masterclass with Prof. Uroš Lajovic
Plovdiv State Opera Symphony Orchestra
Sep 20 - 26, 2026
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Program:
W. A. Mozart: Don Giovanni, K. 527: Overture
W. A. Mozart: The Magic Flute, K. 620: Overture
M. Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26
L. van Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67
For additional info visit the masterclass page here.
The first Liechtenstein International Conducting Competition
At the heart of the First International Conducting Competition Liechtenstein lies a truly distinctive philosophy: no one is better suited to identify and nurture the next generation of leading conductors than the exceptional musicians who collaborate with them every day.
With a jury composed of some of the most esteemed conductors of our time, world-renowned soloists on piano, violin, and cello who perform regularly on international stages, and concertmasters from Europe’s finest orchestras, this competition represents a decision made by musicians, for musicians.
There fore The First International Conducting Competition Liechtenstein invites young conductors from around the world (up to age 32, all nationalities) to launch their careers on an international stage. Nine candidates – selected by an independent preselection jury, will work with a distinguished international jury.
For additional info click the picture:
Vratsa Conducting Master Class 2026 with Uroš Lajovic
Vratsa Symphony Orchestra
ORGANIZOR: Platform for Culture
CONTACT: Josh Nalis
PROGRAM:
Schubert: Rosamunde, Overture
F. Mendelssohn: Piano Concerto No. 2 in D minor, Op. 40 (Filip Angelov, piano)
Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique
Participants will be eligible for:
Conducting the masterclass concert
Professional concert video recording
Professional concert photos
Conducting orchestra sessions
Masterclass program analysis
Certificate
SCHEDULE:
Sunday: 18.00 - 21.00 (Analysis)
Monday: 10.00 - 14.00 (Orchestra), 18 - 20 (Analysis)
Tuesday: 10.00 - 14.00 (Orchestra )
Wednesday : 10.00 - 14.00 (Orchestra)
Thursday : 10.00 - 14.00 (Orchestra)
Friday: 11.00 - 13.00 (General reh.), 19 - 21 (Concert)
Send your inquiries about costs, transport, accommodations and/or application requests to this >> email << or use this form.
SOCIALS:
Vratsa Symphony Orchestra
M. Bruch: Scottish Fantasy in E-flat major, Op. 46
Zornitsa Ilarionova, violin
Schumann: Symphony No. 2, C-Dur, Op. 61
Dubrovnik Conducting Master Class with Uroš Lajovic
V. Lisinski: Evening, tone poem for the orchestra
J. Haydn: 100. Symphonie in G-major
F. Mendelssohn: 4. Symphonie in A-major, Op. 90 (Italian)
L. van Beethoven: 7. Symphonie in A-major, Op. 92
1st Conducting Masterclass in memoriam Erich Bergel with Maestro Uroš Lajovic
Repertoire:
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21, 1st movement
Symphony No. 5 in c minor, Op. 67, 1st movement
Coriolan Overture, Op. 62
JOHANNES BRAHMS
Symphony No. 1 in c minor, Op. 68, 4th movement
ANTONIN DVORAK
Symphony No. 9 in e minor, Op.95 "From the New World"
GIOACCHINO ROSSINI
Il Barbiere di Siviglia - Sinfonia
PJOTR ILJITSCH TSCHAIKOWSKI
Serenade for strings in C major op.48
GIUSEPPE VERDI
Nabucco - Sinfonia
For more information visit THIS SITE.
Festival Ljubljana: Des Knaben Wunderhorn and Book Presentation
BOOK PRESENTATION at 7:00 PM
We will present the new scholarly monography Gustav Mahler – Perilegomena to His Symphonies Nos. 1–7, written by Professor Uroš Lajovic.
This unique publication offers a valuable collection of score annotations and interpretative insights that emerged from over fifty performances of Mahler’s first seven symphonies. Combining decades of conducting experience with profound theoretical understanding, the author provides an in-depth perspective on Mahler’s symphonic creativity.
The book will be presented by Prof. Lajovic in conversation with Klemen Hvala.
CONCERT: at 8.00PM
PROGRAM:
Gustav Mahler: Des Knaben Wunderhorn
Ensemble Dissonance
Soprano: Nika Gorič
Baritone: Jaka Mihelač
For tickets and info visit: ljubljanafestival.si
Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra and Radovan Vlatković conducted by Uroš Lajovic
PROGRAMME:
R. Strauss: Horn Concerto No.1, Op.11
L.van Beethoven: Symphony No.5, Op.67
The Dubrovnik Symphony Orchstra
Soloist: Radovan Vlatiković, horn
Conductor: Uroš Lajovic
FOR MORE INFO AND TICKETS VISIT:
Borislava Taneva with the Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
PROGRAMME
Borislava Taneva: Concertino for Piano and Orchestra
Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 5 in C-Sharp Minor
Conductor: Uroš Lajovic
Piano: Borislava Taneva
and
The Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
FOR TICKETS AND ADITIONAL INFO:
Vratsa Conducting Masterclass 2025 with Uroš Lajovic
Vratsa Symphony
ORGANIZOR: Platform for Culture
CONTACT: Josh Nalis
PROGRAM:
L. van Beethoven: Coriolan Overture, Op. 62
É. Lalo: Cello Concerto in D minor
P. I. Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36
Participants will be eligible for:
Conducting the masterclass concert
Professional concert video recording
Professional concert photos
Conducting orchestra sessions
Masterclass program analysis
Certificate
SCHEDULE:
Saturday: 18.00 - 21.00 (Analysis)
Sunday: 10.00 - 14.00 (Orchestra), 18 - 20 (Analysis)
Monday: 10.00 - 14.00 (Orchestra )
Tuesday: 10.00 - 14.00 (Orchestra)
Wednesday: 10.00 - 14.00 (Orchestra)
Thursday: 11.00 - 13.00 (General reh.), 19 - 21 (Concert)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 15, 2025
Send your inquiries about costs, transport, accommodations and/or application requests to this >> email << or use the form above.
SOCIALS:
Opening of the 39th Slovenian Music Days
INFORMACIJE V SLOVENŠČINI IN KARTE LAHKO DOBITE NA TEJ POVEZAVI
The pre-concert talk will take place at 7.00 pm.
PROGRAMME
Slavko Osterc: The Masque of the Red Death
Milko Lazar: PREMIERE PERFORMANCE of Ballet Imaginaire for achordeon, lazaronator and orchestra
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Milko Lazar: Man with a Knife
TICKETS AND ADDITIONAL INFO IN ENGLISH AVAILABLE >>> HERE
In the early twentieth century, finding an audience for new music was no easy task. The increasing marginalisation of contemporary compositions led to a growing awareness among musicians for the need of mutual support and solidarity. This led to the establishment of composers’ societies that shared the common aims of providing their members with the necessary creative support, defending and promoting their rights and interests, and disseminating information about the creative aspects of music. Founded in France in 1851, the Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers of Music (SACEM) became the model for organizations of this kind, which subsequently began appearing around the world. In this country too: the Society of Slovene Composers has been active since 1945 and its upcoming 80th anniversary, an important milestone that the Society will celebrate in 2025, was the cue and inspiration for the forthcoming 39th Slovenian Music Days.
The opening concert shines the spotlight on two composers of different generations, experiences and views: on the one hand, the first Slovene modernist and one of the leading Slovene composers of the pre-war modern movement, Slavko Osterc, who with characteristic focus, irony and a sense of the grotesque, coupled with great expressive power, defied traditional musical expectations; and on the other, Milko Lazar, a highly original composer with a distinctively individual musical language, underscored by rich and pronounced rhythms and a broad sonority.
Like Osterc’s oeuvre, notably diverse for its time, Lazar’s creativity extends into a wide variety of musical genres, with both composers drawn to the field of ballet, among others. The first evening will open with a concert performance of Osterc’s rarely performed ballet pantomime The Masque of the Red Death (1930), a dense modernist tale that resonates with the composer’s artistic maturity. The world of Slovene ballet has been particularly significantly enriched by Lazar, whose essentially dance-based music gains new dimensions with the addition of movement. The inspiration for his ballet composition A Man with a Knife (2018) came from the works of the painter Rihard Jakopič, which serve as a starting point for the dynamic action onstage.
The celebratory atmosphere of the opening concert will be further enhanced by the premiere performance of Lazar’s new work Ballet Imaginaire for accordion, lazaronator (a unique electro-acoustic instrument used here for the first time in an orchestral context) and orchestra. Conducted by Uroš Lajovic, one of the most prominent co-creators of Slovenia’s musical and cultural history, and accompanied by the RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra, the new work will be performed by the composer himself and the remarkable accordionist Luka Juhart. Deeply committed to contemporary music while also devoted to the baroque, Juhart has been working closely with composers from Slovenia and abroad for a number of years, entering into profound creative dialogues with them.
The 10th Dubrovnik Conducting Masterclass with Uroš Lajovic
ORCHESTRA:
Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra
Programme
R. Wagner: Siegfried Idyll, WWV 103
P. I. Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33
L. van Beethoven: Symphony No. 4 in B♭ major, Op. 60
The masterclass is organized by Platform for culture.
For further info >visit this page<
The Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra with Milan Savić
PROGRAMME:
K. M. von Weber: Ruler of the Spirits, overture
P. Stojanović: Concerto for saxophone and orchestra - premiere performance
F. Mendelssohn: Symphony no. 5 Reformation
SOLOIST
Milan Savić, saxophone
For tickets and additional information visit >this page<
The Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra
6th Plovdiv International Conducting Masterclass with Prof. Uroš Lajovic
Plovdiv State Opera Symphony Orchestra
Feb 3 - 7, 2025
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Programme:
P. I. Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35
M. Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition
The masterclass is organized by Platform for Culture. For additional info and applications visit the events page.
Application deadline Dec 15, 2024
Slovenski knjižni sejem: pogovor ob izidu knjige "Gustav Mahler – Perilegomena k izvajanju njegovih simfonij"
Vabljeni na predstavitveni pogovor z avtorjem ob izidu knjige, ki je plod več kot 50 kratnega izvajanja ter predhodnih priprav ter poglobljenega študija Mahlerjevih simfonij. Dogodek je priložnost, da avtorju zastavite vprašanja ter se pogovorite o najbolj kočljivih delih interpretacije in dirigiranja Mahlerjevih simfonij.
Pogovor bo moderiral prof. dr. Matjaž Barbo.
Pogovor se bo odvijal na Pisateljskem odru Slovenskega knjižnega sejma na Gospodarskem razstavišču v Ljubljani.
Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra with soloist Łukasz Długosz
Program:
Svetislav Stančić: Symphonic scherzo
Aram Hačaturjan: Flute Concerto
Nikolaj Rimski-Korsakov: Scheherezade, Symphonic Suite op. 35
Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra
soloist: Łukasz Długosz, flute
For tickets visit: this page
Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra with Luka Ljubas and Lara Sophie Schmitt
PROGRAM:
W. A. Mozart: Overture »La clemenza di Tito«
W. A. Mozart: Symphonia concertante for violin and viola
L. van Beethoven: 2. Symphony
Soloists:
Luka Ljubas - violin
Lara Sophie Schmitt – viola
FOR TICKETS: VISIT THIS LINK.
9th Matačić Conducting Masterclass with the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra
MASTERCLASS PROGRAM
G. Rossini: Viljem Tell
G. Rossini: La scala di seta
F. Mendelssohn: Midsummernight's dream
For more info vizit this page.
The 5th Plovdiv Conducting Masterclass by Prof. Uroš Lajovic
With the Plovdiv State Opera Symphony Orchestra
Feb 1 - 8, 2024, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Program:
L. van Beethoven: Leonore Overture No. 3
L. van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5, Emperor
P. I. Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5
The masterclass fees includes:
• Conducting the masterclass concert
• Professional concert video recording
• Professional concert photos
• Conducting orchestra sessions
• Masterclass program analysis
• Certificate
The masterclass is organized by The Platform for Culture.
Inquiries and applications via the form on this site or use the events Facebook >here<.
HNK Split Orchestra
PROGRAM
W. A. Mozart: Symphony C dur KV 551
F. Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4. »Italian«
For more tickets visit the HNK Split website.
The Centenary Concert of Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra
D. Shostakovich:
Solemn Overture
L.v. Beethoven
Symphony no. 5, Final
Janoska goes Symphonic
Musette pour Fritz
Paganino's
Rumba For Amadeus
P. Heidrich
Birthday Variations
Theme
Mozart
Beethoven
Im Wienerische Stil
Film music
Ragtime
Tango
Serbian variation
St. Hristić
Dove
Montengrin Symphony Orchestra with Dan Zhu
Program:
F. Liszt: Les Preludes
M. Bruch: Irish Phantasy
L. Bernstein: Divertimento
M. Ravel: Bolero
Montenegrin Symphony Orchestra
Solist: Dan Zhu, violin
For additional information visit The Montenegrin Music Center.
Dubrovnik Musical Spring: Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra with Đuro Tikvica
DUBROVNIK MUSICAL SPRING
PROGRAM:
L. van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.4, Op.58
L. van Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67
Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra
with piano soloist
Đuro Tikvica
For TICKETS visit the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra website.
Leipziger Buchmesse Buchpräsentation mit Musik: Beethoven – Die Bedeutung der semantischen Zeichen in seinen Symphonien
DE: Mendelssohn-Haus - Musiksalon: Der Rundfunkjournalist Michael Schwalb spricht mit Uroš Lajovic über sein neues Buch “Beethoven - Die Bedeutung der semantischen Zeichen in seinen Symphonien”, der kanadische Pianist und Wettbewerbspreisträger Ben Cruchley spielt Werke von Ludwig van Beethoven und Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy.
EN: The radio journalist Michael Schwalb talks to Uroš Lajovic about his new book “Beethoven - The meaning of the semantic signs in his symphonies”, followed with a concerto by the Canadian pianist and competition winner Ben Cruchley performing works by Ludwig van Beethoven and Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy.
Dubrovnik Masterclass for Conductors with Uroš Lajovic and the Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra
APRIL MASTERCLASS FOR CONDUCTORS WITH UROŠ LAJOVIC IN DUBROVNIK, CROATIA
Program:
CONDUCTING MASTERCLASS PROGRAM:
C. M. von Weber: Oberon, Overture, J. 306
W. A. Mozart: The Magic Flute, Overture, K. 620
L. van Beethoven: Leonora Overture No. 3, Op. 72b
F. Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90, Italian
For applications or more info visit: MASTERCLASS page.
Buchpräsentation: Beethoven - Die Bedeutung der semantischen Zeichen in seinen Symphonien
Sie sind herzlich eingeladen zur Präsentation des Buches “Beethoven - Die Bedeutung der semantischen Zeichen in seinen Symphonien” und einem Gespräch mit dem Autor Uroš Lajovic.
Begrüßung: Michael Hüttler
Michael Schwalb im Gespräch mit Uroš Lajovic
Ben Cruchley (Klavier) spielt
Beethovens V. Symphonie, 1. Satz in der Liszt’schen Klavierfassung
Mendelssohns „Lieder ohne Worte“
Dienstag, 7. März 2023, 18:30 Uhr, Hollitzer Verlag, Trautsongasse 6/6 (2. Stock), 1080 Wien
Masterclass for Conductors with the Plovdiv Opera Symphony Orchestra in February 2023
MASTERCLASS: 13. – 17. II. 2023, Plovdiv
Plovdiv Opera Symphony Orchestra
MASTERCLASS PROGRAM:
W. A. Mozart: Overture The magic flute
J. Brahms: Variations on a theme of Joseph Haydn
H. Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique
For more info contact PLATFORM 4 CULTURE.
Montenegrin Symphony Orchestra with Gottlieb Wallisch
W. A. Mozart:
Titus (overture)
W. A. Mozart
Piano Concerto Nr. 20
P. I. Tchaikovsky:
6. Symphony
Montenegrin Symphony Orchestra
with pianist:
Gottlieb Wallisch
FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFO VISIT MONTENEGRIN MUSIC CENTER
