Pazardjik International Conducting Competition & Masterclass

ALL AGES WELCOME TO APPLY! NO APPLICATION FEE ONLY 12 PLACES—OPEN UNTIL FILLED LOCATION: “Maestro Georgi Atanasov” Concert Hall Pazardzhik Center, bul. “Bulgaria” 2, 4400 Pazardzhik, Bulgaria TUITION FEE : 1800 Euros REPERTOIRE: Der Fledermaus Overture [STRAUSS II]; Symphony 35 [MOZART], Symphony 7 [BEETHOVEN]; Violin Concerto [TCHAIKOVSKY] featuring guest soloist Michelle Bushkova 1st Prize: 5000 Euros OR 1 full concert conducting the Pazardjik Symphony Orchestra in the 2027-2028 concert season—winner’s choice. Honorable mention certificate awarded to audience favorite. All 12 selected conductors will conduct all 4 days and also on the final concert. Winner decided by orchestra vote after the dress rehearsal. Minimum of 50 minutes of uninterrupted podium time with the Pazardjik Symphony. Video review session after every rehearsal. Each candidate gets two (2) 1-to-1 private coaching sessions during the week. One with each masterclass teacher