ICA ‘Beethoven Live’
April 9th-11th, 2025
Symphony no. 4
Violin Concerto
Led by ICA Artistic Director Jonathan Mann participants will spend three days in London exploring two iconic works by Ludwig van Beethoven. Each day there will be group discussion and intensive conducting sessions. Our resident pianist Hamish Brown will play for all conducting sessions and be joined by a string quartet made up of professional musicians.
We are delighted critically acclaimed violinist Callum Smart will work with participants on the Violin Concerto, a unique opportunity to delve into the art of concerto accompaniment.
In addition there will be a special session from ICA faculty member Chris Clark on the skills required for effective presentation and communication in front of the orchestra and engagement with audiences.
Schedule
Wednesday, April 9th
9:30am Arrivals/Welcomes
10am Score Discussion
1pm Lunch
2pm Conducting Session with Hamish Brown pianist
5pm Closing Discussion
6pm End of Day
Thursday, April 10th
9:30am Session with Chris Clark
11am Break
11:30am Conducting Session with HB and Callum Smart
1:30pm Lunch
2:30pm Conducting Session with Quintet
5:30pm Closing Discussion
6pm End of Day
Friday, April 11th
10am Conducting Session with Quintet
1pm Lunch
2pm Conducting Session with Quintet and Callum Smart
5pm Closing Discussion
6pm End of Masterclass
End of Masterclass class meal (non mandatory)
Participants
Eight participants will be selected via CVs and video links on a first come first served basis
Deadline for applications: Friday, March 7th, 2025
Observers
Observers are welcome to join all masterclass sessions for a fee
Fees (GBP)
Active participant: £550
Observer for the whole course: £150
Observer per day: £60
Applications and other information
April 9th-11th, 2025
Symphony no. 4
Violin Concerto
Led by ICA Artistic Director Jonathan Mann participants will spend three days in London exploring two iconic works by Ludwig van Beethoven. Each day there will be group discussion and intensive conducting sessions. Our resident pianist Hamish Brown will play for all conducting sessions and be joined by a string quartet made up of professional musicians.
We are delighted critically acclaimed violinist Callum Smart will work with participants on the Violin Concerto, a unique opportunity to delve into the art of concerto accompaniment.
In addition there will be a special session from ICA faculty member Chris Clark on the skills required for effective presentation and communication in front of the orchestra and engagement with audiences.
Schedule
Wednesday, April 9th
9:30am Arrivals/Welcomes
10am Score Discussion
1pm Lunch
2pm Conducting Session with Hamish Brown pianist
5pm Closing Discussion
6pm End of Day
Thursday, April 10th
9:30am Session with Chris Clark
11am Break
11:30am Conducting Session with HB and Callum Smart
1:30pm Lunch
2:30pm Conducting Session with Quintet
5:30pm Closing Discussion
6pm End of Day
Friday, April 11th
10am Conducting Session with Quintet
1pm Lunch
2pm Conducting Session with Quintet and Callum Smart
5pm Closing Discussion
6pm End of Masterclass
End of Masterclass class meal (non mandatory)
Participants
Eight participants will be selected via CVs and video links on a first come first served basis
Deadline for applications: Friday, March 7th, 2025
Observers
Observers are welcome to join all masterclass sessions for a fee
Fees (GBP)
Active participant: £550
Observer for the whole course: £150
Observer per day: £60
Applications and other information
- Participants are selected on a first come first served basis
- Prospective participants who are new to ICA must provide a CV and video link for review to [email protected]
- Observers can register by contacting [email protected]
- Payment details will be sent out via e-mail
- Fees are non refundable for all ICA courses unless the course is cancelled by the organiser
- For any further queries please contact [email protected]