Bucharest
International Conducting Masterclass
& Competition
Edition VIII, 2026
July, 02-05
“Forces of Destiny – How Verdi, Mozart, Wagner, Brahms, Beethoven, Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky Faced Fate In Music” Masterclass with John Axelrod & Bucharest Symphony Orchestra, in Bucharest, Romania.
July, 06-08
Bucharest International Conducting Competition with Bucharest Symphony Orchestra
July 10
Winners Awards Gala Concert
General dress rehearsal and concert, held at the Romanian Athenaeum
In light of the current geopolitical developments in the Middle East and potential associated travel disruptions, we wish to assure all prospective participants: should force majeure circumstances prevent us from holding Edition VIII as planned, we will either postpone to a suitable later date or — if that proves impossible — reimburse all fees in full. Your safety, trust, and artistic journey remain our highest priority. Should you have concerns or require flexibility in your application, please contact us directly — we are here to support you. We are monitoring the situation daily and will communicate any necessary adjustments well in advance.
Thank you for your understanding and continued enthusiasm. Together, we will make this edition unforgettable under any circumstances. Updates will follow promptly.
Latest news & announcements
- Tchaikovsky’s music and the passion for conducting
- Tchaikovsky, Bucharest Symphony Orchestra and the sixth edition of the Bucharest International Conducting Masterclass and Competition
- Bucharest Symphony Orchestra Announces the 6th Edition and Transformation of the Educational Department to Bucharest Conducting Academy: Elevating Aspiring Conductors to New Heights
The Masterclass
July 2-5, 2026
Welcoming ceremony on July 2 @ 9:30am
John Axelrod
Bucharest Conducting Academy continues with the renowned Conductor & Professor, Maestro John Axelrod.
The Competition
July 6-8, 2026
Welcoming ceremony on July 6 @ 9:30am
Application
Bucharest Conducting Academy (BCA) offers a fair, easy and digital way to apply to the events.
Join us today!
The Awards
Three prizes and four awards awaits your talent.
The Winners
The winners and their achievements. Meet them.
”Congratulations to all our previous
participants & winners!”
Bucharest Conducting Academy provides the best experience in Romania that has the required resources to help the aspiring masters of orchestral direction to achieve their goal: to learn how to conduct an orchestra. And much more. Attending our masterclasses you will learn how to develop the essential technique and proper skills and furthermore, the necessary support for a career in orchestral conducting.
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