Twentyfour promising conductors performed in the main hall of De Doelen with Sinfonia Rotterdam during the opening round of the International Conducting Competiton Rotterdam (1 - 3 June 2021). We proudly announce the six designate winners who will present themselves in the 2022 competition:
Carlos Ágreda (Colombia)
Bertie Baigent (United Kingdom)
Martijn Dendievel (Belgium)
Chloe Rooke (United Kingdom)
Joel Sandelson (United Kingdom)
Luis Toro Araya (Chile)
(Re)watch the selection rounds
You can (re)watch the performances of all 24 conductors that participated in the selectionrounds here.
1 JUNE 2021
Selection round 1 session 1
Selection round 1 session 2
Selection round 1 session 3
Selection round 1 session 4
2 JUNE 2021
Selection round 1 session 5
Selection round 1 session 6
Selection round 1 session 7
Selection round 1 session 8
3 JUNE 2021
Selection round 2 session 9
Selection round 2 session 10
The Competition
Spring 2022 an exciting new international event will see the light of day: the International Conducting Competition Rotterdam (ICCR). Presenting a completely new format with multiple rounds during which young conductors get a chance to work with numerous orchestras. By focusing on different genres and stylistic periods, participants can present themselves both as a specialist or as an all-rounder.
ICCR introduces a complete new formula by using multiple well-known orchestras with strong artistic profiles. Each round highlights a different genre, ranging from romantic to contemporary music, as well as opera and oratorio.
MORE STATEMENTS
JAAP VAN ZWEDEN
‘The ICCR is an extremely relevant and necessary new initiative. It offers young conductors the unique chance to work with numerous major orchestras. An essential experience that nowadays is very rare.’
Marin Alsop
‘This unique competition will allow participants to present themselves in the best possible light and gain invaluable exposure and experience.’
