Schedule

Thu, 12th March 2026
13.30 - 14.00 Welcome Reception
14.00 - 18.00 Piano rehearsal (Mozart) with Conducting Mentor

Round 1 (12 candidates)

Fri, 13th March 2026
10.00 - 13.00 Rehearsal with the Critical Orchestra
14.00 - 17.00 Rehearsal with the Critical Orchestra, afterwards judging and feedback
19.00 - 21.00 Piano rehearsal (Beethoven) with Conducting Mentor

Round 2 (5-8 candidates)

Sat, 14th March 2026
10.30 - 13.00 Rehearsal with the Critical Orchestra
14.00 - 16.30 Rehearsal with the Critical Orchestra, afterwards judging and feedback
18.30 - 20.00 Piano rehearsal (Brahms) with Conducting Mentor

Round 3 / Final open to public (2-5 candidates)

Sun, 15th March 2026
11.00 - 15.00 Rehearsal with the Critical Orchestra (open to public)

(Subject to change)