WORKSHOPS

The masterclasses held in Helsinki provide a possibility for aspiring conductors to study with one of the foremost conducting pedagogues in the world.

All the sessions are taught by Maestro Panula himself.
During the weekend each participant has daily podium time approx. 17-19 min. with the masterclass orchestra. The orchestra sessions are video recorded for the video analysis. On our weekend masterclasses applicants are welcome to suggest repertoire of their own choice.

Helsinki Masterclasses

The masterclasses in Helsinki are held in Pasila. The Orchestra is a 14-member ensemble from Agosto Orchestra, and the daily podium time for each participant is approx. 19 min. plus video sessions on Saturday and Sunday.

For more information refer to our FAQ page.

H1, 11-12.1.2025

Sibelius: Lemminkäisen paluu opus 22

Wagner: Tristan Und Isolde Overture 

Madetoja: Symphony No. 1 in F major, Op. 29 (arr Panula)

Tuition fee
Active student 600 €
Passive student 100 €

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H2, 18-19.1.2025

Sibelius: Symphony No 3 in C major, Op 52

Beethoven: Symphony no. 3 in E♭ major, op. 55, Eroica

Tuition fee
Active student 600 €
Passive student 100 €

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H3, 1-2.2.2025

Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 in E Minor Op. 64

Schubert: Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major, D. 485

Tuition fee
Active student 600 €
Passive student 80 €

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H4, 8-9.2.2025

Stravinsky: Concerto in E flat ”Dumbarton Oaks”

Beethoven: Symphony no. 4 in B ♭ major, op. 60

Tuition fee
Active student 600 €
Passive student 100 €

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H5, 22-23.2.2025

Dvořák: Symphony No 8 in G major

Mozart: Symphony No. 41 in C major, ”Jupiter”

Tuition fee
Active student 600 €
Passive student 100 €

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H6, 8-9.3.2025

Bartok: Concerto for Orchestra, Sz. 116

Verdi: La forza del destino, Overture

Tuition fee
Active student 600 €
Passive student 100 €

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H7, 12-13.4.2025

Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition (orch Ravel)

Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture TH 42, ČW 39

Tuition fee
Active student 600 €
Passive student 100 €

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H8, 26-27.4.2025

Brahms: Tragic Overture (Tragische Ouvertüre), Op. 81

Prokofiev: Symphony No. 7 in C-sharp minor, Op. 131

Tuition fee
Active student 600 €
Passive student 100 €

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H9, 10-11.5.2025

Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43 

Kaski: Prelude in G-Flat Major, Op. 7

Tuition fee
Active student 600 €
Passive student 100 €

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H10, 17-18.5.2025

Sibelius: Symphony No 1 in E minor, Op 39

Elgar: Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85

Tuition fee
Active student 600 €
Passive student 100 €

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H11, 31.5.-1.6.2025

Mozart: Symphony No. 40 in G minor K. 550

Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90

Tuition fee
Active student 600 €
Passive student 100 €

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Other Masterclasses

Piiparila 13-15.6.2025

Repertoire TBA

Tuition fee
Active student 600 €
Passive student 100 €

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