Join the Paris Play-Conduct Academy 2026!
A week of master classes with the Orchestre de chambre de Paris at the Philharmonie.
Apply by 6 July 2026.
SINCE 2011
23–28 NOVEMBER 2026 – Philharmonie de Paris
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: 6 JULY 2026 – ppca@ocparis.com
Sarah Barbedette
Artistic Delegate
+33 6 17 11 57 85
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