Educational Activities

Educational Activities of The Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra

The Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra pays a lot of attention to educational activities for children and young people since it is an important part of its overall mission. That is why it will be offering educational concerts for schools from Olomouc and the near surroundings this season as well. The main aim of this activity is to acquaint children with the Czech and European musical tradition, provide them with an insight into the work of an orchestra and familiarize them in detail with various musical instruments. In an accessible and entertaining manner, children are also introduced to the secrets of basic music theory and Italian musical terms. However, the most important thing children should leave our concerts with is the joy of music and appreciation of its live performance. For more information about individual concerts, please visit the website of The Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra.

Additionally, as part of its educational activities, the ensemble also takes part in the regular conducting courses. They are held several times a year in the Orchestra’s premises and their purpose is to help students or graduates of artistic high schools and universities with their professional formation. The joint effort is topped off by a public closing concert on the last day of the course at 7pm in the Reduta concert hall.

17th – 21st September 2018 - International Conducting Courses

Anton Bruckner: Symphony No. 4 in E-flat major, “Romantic”

Robert Schumann: Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 38, “Spring Symphony” (1841)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 36 in C major, K. 425, “Linz Symphony”

Felix Mendelssohn: The Hebrides overture

20th – 25th January 2019 - International Conducting Courses

Giuseppe Verdi: The Force of Destiny, ouverture

Ludwig van Beethoven: Coriolan, ouverture

Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no. 1 C major

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, Op 71a 

Igor Stravinsky: The Firebird

9th – 14th June 2019 - International Conducting Courses

M. Glinka - Ruslan and Ludmila, ouverture

P. I. Tchaikovsky - The Sleeping Beauty - ballet suite

L. van Beethoven - Symphony no. 7

J. Brahms: Symphony no. 4