Applications for Masterclasses are now open!
Composition Masterclass – Ēriks Ešenvalds
July 7-9, 2025
Ēriks Ešenvalds will guide the masterclass, where composers will collaborate on new ways of composing and conducting their works.
There is a master class choir which will perform the freshly-written material by the composers, who will have the opportunity to conduct their own music. If the composer prefers not to conduct himself/herself, we will also have conductor available to do that.
The result of this session will be put on stage during a final presentation in the afternoon of July 9th, which is open for the audience.
Active participants of composition masterclass have also chance to visit other workshops of Leading Voices in the afternoons, except labs which take place same time as masterclass sessions.
Participants need to be selected for this masterclass through an application procedure.
For applying please fill the form HERE by March 1st, 2025.
Conducting Masterclass – Risto Joost
Starting on July 4th!
In this multi-day masterclass, eight conductors will work with Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir under guidance of Risto Joost.
The masterclass starts on Friday, July 4th in the afternoon – it means that selected active participants are expected to arrive to Tallinn earlier than other participants of Leading Voices!
The final presentation will be in the afternoon of July 8th.
Masterclass includes working sessions with Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir and video-based discussions with tutor Risto Joost.
Participants need to be selected for this masterclass through an application procedure.
Apart from the eight active participants in the masterclass, there will be space to join the sessions as an audience / passive participants.
Repertoire of masterclass includes Western choral classics and some works of renowned Estonian composers. Pieces will be announced in the beginning of February.
Active participants of conducting masterclass have also chance to visit other workshops of Leading Voices, except labs which take place same time as masterclass sessions.
For applying please fill the form HERE by March 1st, 2025.
Please note that in addition it is necessary for you to register for Leading Voices as well! You can do it HERE
And please don’t forget to book your accommodation HERE
