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To a considerable extent, music indeed is a craft that
can be learnt. But the suggestive body language of a
conductor is harder to acquire, and it’s still
harder to learn how to deal with people, with the pernickety
musicians’ collective sitting in front of the
conductor. Excellent conductors are characterised by
their talent – and the discovery of new talents
is the intention of the International Conductors’
Competition Sir Georg Solti.
Sir Georg Solti
Numerous competitions are being organised for instrumentalists,
ensembles, and even for composers; conductors rarely
have the chance to match with their competitors. This
made it an urgent need to create a forum where young
talents can present themselves and receive competent
assessment of the standard they have reached. The competition’s
superior rank can also be found in its name: Sir Georg
Solti, who led the Frankfurt Opera during 1952-1961,
referred to this decade as “ten happy and fruitful
years”.
Sir Georg Solti
But how is one to select? What paths does one follow
in one’s search? And how does one best present
one’s findings to orchestra and public alike?
These considerations make the conductors’ competition
more than just a qualifying contest; it also offers
an opportunity for all involved to usefully gather and
exchange experiences. |
