2022 Bruno Walter National Conductor Preview
Learn More About the Bruno Walter National Conductor PreviewMarch 16-17, 2022
New Orleans, Louisiana
Watch the National Conductor Preview Concert
Our National Conductor Preview in New Orleans with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra took place in-person March 16-17, 2022.
One of the orchestra field’s most prestigious events for conductors to showcase their talent nationally, the Preview offers:
- two days of rehearsals,
- networking between the conductors and industry professionals,
- a luncheon meeting with Henry Fogel, an authority on the conductor search process, and
- a public concert featuring music by Beethoven, Brahms, Haydn, Montgomery, Ravel, and Stravinsky.
The National Conductor Preview culminated in a free public concert on March 17 at 7:30 p.m. CST. The event was streamed live and is available on-demand for 45 days.
Conductors
Six conductors have been chosen by an adjudication panel of leading artistic executives from a pool of more than 150 applications from around the world for their podium talent and commitment to American orchestras.
Bertie Baigent
Colorado Symphony
Assistant Conductor
Tong Chen
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra
Assistant Conductor
Gonzalo Farias
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
Associate Conductor
Norman Huynh
Oregon Symphony
Associate Conductor
& Bozeman Symphony Orchestra
Music Director
Yuwon Kim
Curtis Institute of Music
Conducting Fellow
François López-Ferrer
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Assistant Conductor
Agenda
Wednesday, March 16
- 9:30-10am: Welcome
- 10am-12:30pm: Rehearsal
- 12:30-1:30pm: Lunch Break
- 1:30-2pm: Welcome
- 2-4pm: Rehearsal 2
- After 4pm: Free evening to explore New Orleans
Thursday, March 17
- 9:30-10am: Welcome
- 10am-12:30pm: Dress Rehearsal
- 1-3pm: Music Director Search Luncheon with Henry Fogel
- 3-7pm: Free afternoon to explore New Orleans
- 7:30pm: National Conductor Preview Concert
- 10pm: Post-Concert Reception
A more detailed agenda is available on the event registration site.
Repertoire
Beethoven – Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92
Brahms – Symphony No. 4 in E minor
Haydn – Symphony No. 103 in E♭ major (“The Drumroll”)
Montgomery – Starburst
Ravel – Pavane pour une infante defunte
Stravinsky – The Firebird Concert Suite for Orchestra No. 2 (1919)
Who Should Attend?
Orchestra search committees, artist managers, and artistic administrators will have intimate, front-row access to watch and evaluate participants in rehearsal and meet them individually.
Cost
- $95
- Free for League orchestra and institutional members, including business partners *
* Learn more about membership and join online
Hotel Recommendations
There are many options along Canal and Common Streets including:
Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome (closest hotel to the Orpheum Theater) *
330 Loyola Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112
* Make your reservation online with the League’s group code
Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans
124 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
Roosevelt Hotel
130 Roosevelt Way
New Orleans, LA 70112
Jung Hotel
1500 Canal St
New Orleans, LA 70112
Sheraton New Orleans
500 Canal St
New Orleans, LA 70130
More Information
Further information, including our COVID-19 policy and FAQs, is available on the event registration site.
Questions?
Contact David Styers, Director, Learning and Leadership Programs, at dstyers@americanorchestras.org.
Photo Credits: Bertie Baigent (Marije Schot); Tong Chen (Bob Plotkin); Gonzalo Farias (Roland Lim); Norman Huynh (Stark Photography); Yuwon Kim (Jonghoon Lee); François López-Ferrer (Josefina Pérez Miranda)
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