Join the Paris Play-Conduct Academy 2026!
A week of master classes with the Orchestre de chambre de Paris at the Philharmonie.
Apply by 30 June 2026.
SINCE 2011
23–28 NOVEMBER 2026
Before the baton, there was the instrument.
The Academy
The Orchestre de chambre de Paris has long made play-conducting a cornerstone of its artistic identity — a practice that demands, and enables, an exceptional musical complicity. The Paris Play-Conduct Academy, active since 2011, returns with a new edition in its original spirit — welcoming strings and winds alike.
You will work under the direction of Jan Söderblom and Astrig Siranossian — two artists whose careers are built at the intersection of solo performance and orchestral conducting.
Faculty
Artistic directors
- Jan Söderblom — violinist and conductor
- Astrig Siranossian — cellist
Program
- One or two concertos of the candidate’s choice, provided that the instrumentation does not exceed the orchestra’s lineup: 2222-2200-tmp-strings.
- The academy will also include an orchestral work, to be defined.
- Closing concert: Saturday 28 November, Le Studio, Philharmonie de Paris.
- The concert will be filmed and may be broadcast on the orchestra’s networks.
Schedule
| Date | Activity |
| October | Preparatory online session |
| 23 Nov | Arrival |
| 24 Nov | Piano session (without orchestra) |
| 25 Nov | Tutti + soloists (afternoon meeting without orchestra) |
| 26 Nov | Tutti + soloists |
| 27 Nov | Tutti + soloists |
| 28 Nov | Dress rehearsal · Closing concert (Le Studio, Philharmonie de Paris) |
- The dress rehearsal will be open to the public.
- All rehearsals will be recorded for participants’ use.
Apply
Limited to strings and winds (no piano).
Documents required
- Cover letter stating motivation and choice of concerto
- Solo piece video (~5 min)
- Chamber music video (~5 min)
- Concerto(s) of your choice for the academy
- CV
Support provided
- No registration fee
- Accommodation organised by the orchestra
- Travel contribution up to €400
- Meal allowance €250
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30 JUNE 2026 – ppca@ocparis.com
Sarah Barbedette
Artistic Delegate
+33 6 17 11 57 85
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