Konzertexamen Orchestral Conducting at Hochschule für Musik Franz Liszt Weimar

Programme overview

Artistic postgraduate programme (Künstlerisches Aufbaustudium, Konzertexamen) in Orchestral Conducting for artistic perfection at the highest level; the concert diploma is equivalent to a doctorate in standing (promotionsadäquat). The standard period of study is 4 semesters (2 years).

Department: Institut für Dirigieren und Opernkorrepetition | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter and summer semester | Location: Weimar, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

Advanced artistic study in the principal subject with a high share of independent study; repertoire study (Werkstudium) and chamber music can be chosen as supplementary subjects.

Career pathways

Preparation for a career as a soloist and chamber musician in leading ensembles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A subject-related master's or Diplom degree and a passed aptitude test (Eignungsprüfung). Aptitude test: Three-stage aptitude test procedure: Stage 1: selection on the basis of audio-visual recordings (subject panel). Stage 2: in-person examination (interdisciplinary panel). Aptitude tests take place in May/June (winter semester entry) and January (summer semester entry). Application period: 15.02. to 15.03. for the winter semester; 01.10. to 31.10. for the summer semester, online via the HISinOne portal.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.hfm-weimar.de/bewerben/wie-bewerbe-ich-mich

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