As the Netherlands Chamber Choir celebrates the start of its 90th anniversary, chief conductor Peter Dijkstra and the choir look towards fostering the future of choral music.
In this masterclass, five conductors will have the unique opportunity to work with chief conductor Peter Dijkstra and singers from the Netherlands Chamber Choir on repertoire at the core of the choir’s 90 year history and legacy. The participating conductors will also have the chance to conduct the Netherlands Chamber Choir in concert at the conclusion of the masterclass on Friday 15 January 2027.
Active participants
The masterclass is aimed at young conductors (up to 35 years of age) who are in their final year of studies, have already graduated, or are at the start of their professional careers. During the masterclass they will deepen their knowledge of conducting technique and physical expression to strengthen their communication and artistic output.
Each active participant will receive individual coaching from Peter Dijkstra, more than 30 minutes of podium time per day with the singers of the the Netherlands Chamber Choir, and the opportunity to conduct the choir in concert. Participants will also receive video recordings of the final concert and selected moments from rehearsals.
The masterclass will be held in English and Dutch.
The masterclass will welcome up to five active participants who will be selected from the applications received. Applicants will be notified of the selection by the first week of December 2026.
Applications for active participants are open until 25 November 2026.
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