The Ansbacher Fellowship for Young Conductors
The Salzburg Festival ("Salzburger Festspiele"),
founded in August 1920 by Max Reinhard and Hugo von Hofmansthal, is
the benchmark for all festivals worldwide. During a four week period
fellows have the unique opportunity to visit selected rehearsals and
observe and study the world's leading conductors and artists at work.
The chance to observe and actually meet the maestros is undoubtedly
an unforgettable experience for any young conductor.
What Fellows said about this program: "The biggest
influence is having a better feeling and "new ears" for
the music of Gustav Mahler, Johann Strauss and Anton Bruckner. ...
I drank coffee at a cafe frequented by Strauss, I listened to the
organ that Bruckner played. I was able to see the mountains, lakes
and people that inspired Mahler."
Purpose
To provide young and promising conductors from the United States the opportunity to attend rehearsals at the Salzburg Music Festival.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be young conductors, who have recently finished
their academic studies or who are working toward graduate diplomas
in conducting at top-ranking American music schools.
- Proficiency in English is required; working knowledge of German is desirable.
Details
- Program Dates: August 2008, exact dates will
be announced soon.
- Salzburg Music Festival Schedule
and Repertoire
Deadline
Deadline: March 9, 2008
Application Process
Application Form (rtf, 17 KB)
DVD or Video
CV
2 letters of recommendation
short essay describing your objectives during the fellowship
Funding
This program is funded by The American Austrian Foundation through the generosity of Maestro Charles Ansbacher. The fellowship covers the Airfare and Accommodation at Schloss Arenberg.
Download
Within one month after completion of the fellowship, each fellow is required to send a final report to the Executive Director, Mrs. Katharine Eltz-Aulitzky at: k.eltz-aulitzky@americanaustrianfoundation.org (Reports should be typed)