In the second edition of ICCR the semi-finals will take place in June 2024 followed by a year-long career development programme for six selected conductors. They will conduct five separate rounds with various themes, ranging from classical to contemporary, from opera to great symphonic works during the final rounds from 1 to 13 June 2025.
Classical Round
Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century & Ronald Brautigam
Main Hall | de Doelen, Rotterdam
14.00 – 17.00 Public Rehearsal | 19.30 – 22.00 Concert
During the classical round, the six conductors will each present a 20-minute program together with the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century and master pianist Ronald Brautigam.
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Contemporary Round
Klangforum Wien Compulsory newly commissioned ‘A portrait of six conductors’ by Mathilde Wantenaar to be performed by all six
Jurriaanse Hall | de Doelen
10.00 – 15.00 Public Rehearsal | 19.30 – 22.00 Concert
In this concert they present three of the best works ever composed for them together with the six conductors. In addition, a world premiere of a new work by rising star Mathilde Wantenaar, which will be performed by all 6 conductors.
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Proms
Sinfonia Rotterdam
Stadspodium Rotterdam
16.00-17.45 Concert
A free entrance open air concert: the Proms. The six conductors are given a free hand to put together a program with only three conditions: there must be a personal story, it must be accessible to a wide audience and it has to include a work by a female composer.
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Opera Round
Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra / Laurens Vocaal & 5 vocalists from the International Vocal Competition ’s-Hertogenbosch
Grote zaal | de Doelen
10.00 – 13.00 Public Rehearsal | 19.30 – 22.00 Concert
Vocalists:
The ultimate test: in this round, the conductors do not only work with the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, but also with the Laurens Symphony Chorus and five singers of the International Vocal Competition. Each conductor will perform a 20-minute selection Selection from Puccini 1.
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Finals
Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
Main Hall | de Doelen
10.00 – 13.00 Public Rehearsal | 19.00 – 22.00 Concert | 22.30 – Award Ceremony
Six designated winners – Luis Castillo-Briceño, Yukuang Jin, Jakub Przybycień, Rodrigo Sámano Albarrán, Miguel Sepúlveda and Sam Weller – show what they have to offer during a spectacular final concert with the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra. This gives the audience the unique opportunity to experience how different conductors give their own twist to the orchestra and to the music. After the evening concert the prizes will be awarded by the jury.
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24 talented conductors will be invited to the semi-finals where they conduct Sinfonia Rotterdam. The jury will select six ‘designated winners’ who will get the chance to conduct five top orchestra’s and ensembles in five different final rounds.
The international jury will consist of a fixed core extended with rotating ‘specialists’ for each final round.
GRAND PRIX
• A sum of 15,000 Euro
FIVE SPECIALIST PRIZES
One for each of the final rounds: Proms Open Air Concert, Contemporary Music, Clasiscal, Opera, Large Symphonic Works
• A sum of 3,000 Euro
AUDIENCE AWARD
• A sum of 2,000 Euro
PERFORMANCE AWARD
For each of the six selected conductors, as a fee for their performances throughout the competition
• A sum of 5,000 Euro
CODARTS AWARD
An engagement with the Codarts Orchestra awarded by students of Codarts.
06 | 01 | 2025
The International Conducting Competition Rotterdam (ICCR) recently held its second academy week in Vienna for its six designated winners: Luis Castillo-Briceño, Yukuang Jin, Jakub Przybycień, Rodrigo Sámano, Miguel Sepúlveda, and Sam Weller. This enriching experience focused on deepening the conductors' musical understanding amidst Vienna's rich cultural heritage.
1 – 13 June 2025
