Course Details:

The 3-week Classical, Recording & Hybrid Orchestral Course: From Heritage, Film Music, to Passion will be held from Junu 30th to July 21st:

·  Week 1:  Classical Orchestral Course
This week will be led by renowned violinist and professor Emilio Percan.

This is an exceptional opportunity for students to work closely with and perform under the guidance of Emilio Percan

·  Week 2: Film Music Recording Orchestral Course

This week will be led by Alastair King, UK conductor and orchestrator of blockbusters such as Harry Potter and Shrek, focusing on Strings, Winds, and Brass.

The Film Music Recording Orchestral Course offers performing musicians real-world experience of collaborating with media composers to bring original film scores to life. Students will work in a professional recording studio, learning the demands of producing high-level performances under tight deadlines.

During this week, 30 European classical students will collaborate with five talented composers, who will work in our purpose-built studio in Skopje. The composers will bring new pieces they have written for the course, and students will have the opportunity to rehearse and record short pieces. Additionally, students will play existing film music specially arranged for the orchestra.

Week 3: Week 3

This week will be led by Rusanda Panfili, official solo violinist for Hans Zimmer, focusing only on Strings

The Hybrid Music Orchestral Course focuses on the music of Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla, with a special emphasis on his Tango Nuevo style.
Throughout the week, students will engage in practical workshops and rehearsals, honing their rhythm, technique, and expression under the guidance of Rusanda Panfili.
The repertoire includes several of Piazzolla’s notable works for String Chamber Orchestra and Solo Violin, such as Soledad, Oblivion, Vuelvo al Sur, Escualo, and Libertango. A central piece in the program is Estaciones Porteñas, arranged by Leonid Desyatnikov, which blends Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with Piazzolla’s tango influences, offering students a unique opportunity to explore the fusion of classical and modern styles.

 A concert will take place at the Ohrid Summer Festival on July 20th.

Application Process:

·  Students may submit their applications via our website through the following link: Apply Now.
The application form must include personal and relevant details, and applicants should attach the following documents:

o    Resume/CV

o    Video files/links (including a movement or excerpt from a classical/romantic concert, a movement or excerpt from a Suite or Sonata, and/or a solo piece from the repertoire).
The deadline for applications is May 16th.

Alternatively, applications can be sent directly to auditions.famesinstitute@gmail.com.