Signed in as:
filler@godaddy.com
GREAT MAESTRO MASTERCLASS VIDEOS
GÁBOR TAKÁCS-NAGY BARTÓK'S CONCERTO FOR ORCHESTRA
On October 28, 2024, Maestro Gábor Takács-Nagy made a personal and fascinating presentation of arguably one of the most important core repertoire works of the 20th Century orchestral performance and the conductor's craft: Béla Bartók's Concerto for Orchestra. Full of humor and humility, of panache and passion, his pre
GABRIEL FELTZ MAHLER SYMPHONY#6 "TRAGIC"
On September 16, Maestro Gabriel Feltz presented a deeply detailed analysis of Gustav Mahler's Tragic Symphony #6, in 3 chapters with shared screen excerpts and a thorough interpretive presentation. Here this true "Mahlerian" by viewing the video.
EIVIND GULLBERG- JENSEN RACHMANINOFF SYMPHONY #2
On June 18, Maestro Eivind Gullberg-Jensen presented a deeply detailed analysis of conducting Rachmaninov's beloved 2nd Symphony. Find out more by viewing the video.
FULL VIDEO JOHN AXELROD TCHAIKOVSKY'S PATHÉTIQUE
Tchaikovsky said of this final symphonic work: “I am already thinking of a new large composition, that is, of a symphony with a secret program.” He entitled the work "The Passionate Symphony", employing a Russian word, Патетическая (Pateticheskaya), meaning "passionate" or "emotional", which was then translated into French as pathétique, meaning "solemn" or "emotive." What is that secret program? That enigma? Is it a Requiem? Listen to find out. Best to follow the analysis with a score.
EXCERPT FROM CARLO RIZZI: "VERDI ALWAYS HAS A REASON!"
If Verdi puts ink to paper, he must have a reason. It is the job of the conductor to interpret that reason! So true are the words of Maestro Carlo Rizzi who gave a fascinating online masterclass on May 1, 2024 on the style and sound of Giuseppe Verdi, and uses passages from Falstaff and La Traviata to underline his points.
FULL VIDEO FROM CARLO RIZZI: THE GENIUS OF GIUSEPPE VERDI
On May 1, 2024, Maestro Carlo Rizzi gave a fascinating in depth understanding of Verdi's style in various passages, his dramatic approach to both melody and harmony and how Verdi understood human nature and composed such psychology in the music as set to the libretto.
FULL VIDEO FROM JEAN-LUC TINGAUD: SAINT-SAËNS & FRANCK
On April 25, 2024, Maestro Jean-Luc Tingaud shared his secrets to two of the most important French masterworks in the core repertoire: Sain-Saëns Symphony 3 "Organ" and Franck's Symphony in D minor. His Naxos recording of the Franck is considered by many to be the modern reference disc. The many conductors who participated in this free CMO Great Maestros Repertoire Masterclass rediscovered these masterpieces thanks to Tingaud's detailed and passionate presentation à la Français.
FULL VIDEO: SEBASTIAN LANG-LESSING PRESENTS FIDELIO
On March 8, 2024, Maestro Sebastian Lang-Lessing gave a remarkable masterclass on Beethoven's only opera, Fidelio, and its overtures. Rediscover this masterpiece of "Musik Teater" and learn from an authority on the work why this revolutionary work should not only be in every conductor's repertoire, but how it celebrates the empowerment of women everywhere.
EXCERPT SEBASTIAN LANG-LESSING: "WOMEN POWER AT ITS BEST"
CMO Great Maestro Masterclasses Online presents Maestro Sebastian Lang-Lessing's marvelous masterclass on Fidelio and its overtures. In a most topical moment, on March 8, 2024, International Women's Day, Maestro Lang-Lessing declares Fidelio to showcase two powerful female characters and argues that most operas, from Mozart to Verdi, feature strong female figures. As he says: "This is women power at its best." Watch the full masterclass on YouTube.
EXCERPT FROM JOANN FALLETTA ON PRE-CONCERT TALKS
Maestra JoAnn Falletta gave some very interesting comments about the importance of the public, how pre concert lectures are part of the conductor's job and can help inform the audience, and how extra-musical aspects of the composer and the story behind the music can be part of the conductor's preparation to communicate the nobility of the music. Find out more by watching the complete masterclass on YouTube or here on the CMO website.
FULL VIDEO: JOANN FALLETTA RESPIGHI ROMAN TRILOGY
On January 31, 2024, the award winning Maestra JoAnn Falletta gave a fascinating and free CMO Great Maestros masterclass on the Fountains and Pines of Rome, by Respighi, from the Roman Trilogy. These orchestral masterpieces are necessary core repertoire for all conductors. This is an indispensable resource for conductors to discover and rediscover these works by an indisputable master of 20th Century composition and orchestration.
EXCERPT: LEONARD SLATKIN "THIS IS THE SOUND OF AMERICA!"
Maestro Leonard Slatkin presented Copland's Appalachian Spring for CMO GREAT MAESTROS on September 16, 2023. Hear how he describes the sound of America, discusses conductor's rehearsal technique, how to keep ears fresh, and gives a preview of his upcoming repertoire masterclass on September 23, 2023 on Gershwin's An American in Paris.
FULL VIDEO FROM LEONARD SLATKIN COPLAND APPALACHIAN SPRING
Maestro Leonard Slatkin presented Copland's Appalachian Spring for CMO GREAT MAESTROS on September 16, 2023. This is a literal measure by measure analysis of how to conduct this masterpiece by one of the great living legends of American music. His lesson leaves a legacy for conductors for the future.
EXCERPT FROM LEONARD SLATKIN GERSHWIN'S AN AMERICAN IN PARIS
Maestro Leonard Slatkin presented George Gershwin's masterpiece An American in Paris on September 23, 2023. For the many conductors who attended, he shared unforgettable secrets, wisdom, and anecdotes. In this clip he shares the repertoire for his ideal conducting competition with An American in Paris added.
FULL VIDEO FROM LEONARD SLATKIN AN AMERICAN IN PARIS
On September 23, 2023, Maestro Leonard Slatkin, a living legend of American music, called "America's Music Diector," gave an unforgettable masterclass on An American in Paris to a global network of conductors for the CMO Great Maestros Repertoire Masterclass Online. This beloved work by Gershwin, is core repertoire for all conductors. Here how Maestro Slatkin takes measure by measure and uncovers the secrets to conduct this masterpiece.
FULL VIDEO: FRÉDÉRIC CHASLIN PRESENTS PUCCINI PART 1
On February 1, 2024, 128 years to the day La Bohème was premiered, Maestro Frédéric Chaslin, one of the most experienced and active opera and orchestra conductors today, shared his immense knowledge and advice to the CMO Community of Conductors. Everything from conducting gesture, to understanding why traditions started, to rehearsal technique, to the use of fermatas and rubato, the importance of memorising the language, to stylistic understanding and more. Tosca in Part 2.
FULL VIDEO: FRÉDÉRIC CHASLIN PRESENTS PUCCINI PART 2
On February 1, 2024, Maestro Frédéric Chaslin, shared his immense knowledge and advice to the CMO Community of Conductors. Everything from conducting gesture, to understanding why traditions started, to rehearsal technique, to the use of fermatas and rubato, the importance of memorising the language, to stylistic understanding and more was all presented. Lucky for us all, we had the pleasure to hear his operatic voice when sharing examples. There is more about La Bohéme in Part 1.
EXCERPT: JOHN AXELROD ON LENNY WITH JAMIE BERNSTEIN
On this video, hear Jamie Bernstein talk about the film Maestro, her growing up as the Famous Father Girl, about her text for Symphony 3, about Lenny's life and more. This is an exclusive not to be found anywhere, for conductors and composers, about the great conductor and composer, Leonard Bernstein.
FULL VIDEO: JOHN AXELROD ON BERNSTEIN'S SYMPHONIES
Maestro JOHN AXELROD presented Leonard Bernstein's Symphonies on December 21, 2023. This was a unique seminar based on his book Lenny & Me: On Conducting Bernstein's Symphonies.
JAMIE BERNSTEIN made an unforgettable special appearance.
Watch the complete video on YouTube, like and subscribe!
Copyright © 2024 CMO: Conductors Masterclass Online - All Rights Reserved.
Powered by GoDaddy Website Builder
Cookie Policy
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you accept our use of cookies.