About the concept

Orchestra's Conductor Masterclass

Supporting authentic growth in orchestral conducting

The idea behind this project was simple: to create a space where aspiring conductors can learn in a professional, yet relaxed and honest environment. A place where gestures matter, but understanding matters more. Where feedback comes not only from teachers, but also from the musicians themselves — those who experience the conductor’s work most directly.

The first edition of the Masterclass took place in May 2025 in Bucharest, immediately after the final concert of the Orchestra’s Conductor Competition. Following its success and the participants’ enthusiastic feedback, a second edition was developed in Brașov for September 2025, expanding the focus to include both conducting technique and in-depth score analysis.

This project is not built on prestige or competition, but on curiosity, clarity, and the joy of making music together. We believe that young conductors deserve time to explore, to observe, and to ask questions — without the pressure to prove themselves constantly.

Participants benefit not only from podium experience, but also from structured analysis methods, direct contact with professional musicians, and the chance to develop a personal, confident, and respectful approach to the score and to the ensemble.

We hope this initiative continues to grow, slowly and naturally, guided by the needs of those it serves: the next generation of conductors.

Feedback

Working with M° Orosanu is a pleasure. He’s a deep musician and a fine teacher, able to bring out the best in you with absolute patience and professionalism.

Lorenzo Padrin

No amount of words can describe how wonderful this masterclass is. Thanks to Maestro Orosanu, I came to realise my strengths and weaknesses. A place to make good friends and advance your skills in a stress free environment. I became more confident thanks to the advice from the orchestra musicians. They are indeed wonderful and work in a professional way. Overall an amazing experience!

Joey Mendessohn

Maestro Orosanu gives very valuable advice, and can quickly solve any technical problem. He is a cheerful man who creates an atmosphere of trust and professional friendship.

Daniel Salacinski

A nice atmosphere with no time-pressure, led by a very dedicated teacher! Maestro Orosanu has a bag full of very useful tips for every student. Great cooperation from all the musicians, which were involved in succeeding this Masterclass! Bravo!

Martijn Pepels

It was a great experience for me attending this course. Me and also other students did get essential advice from Maestro Orosanu of what we should work on to be better conductors. Also, one of the things I liked very much is introduction to Bar form analysis, which is an extremely efficient way of score studying. Thanks to Maestro Orosanu I realised many things I was doing wrong, and ways to make them better, and also I was more aware of things I was good at, so I got much more confident with them.

Radan Jovanovic

Very efficient and helpful masterclass with the wonderful conductor and teacher Cristian Orosanu! I was very pleased to gain invaluable experience.

Aliaksei Dambrouski

I was deeply impressed by maestro Orosanu, who seemed to open doors to further development for every participant, far beyond this very intense week. I had great fun working with extraordinary musicians! Very pleasant, but efficient atmosphere created by this gifted teacher and conductor ... .I hope to be back soon to learn more.

Karin Hendel

It was a very exciting experience. From basic patterns to practical rehearsals with the orchestra, I could learn all of the important things about conducting. I recommend his masterclass to anyone – beginner, student and also professional conductor. Many thanks to Maestro Cristian Orosanu!

Taepyeong Kwak

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