RondoFest Music Festival is Southeast Asia's premier hub for cultural exchange and musical collaboration. It's where aspiring young musicians find mentors, hone their craft and connect with their artistic identity, all in the pursuit of excellence in classical music.
The programme runs from 3 to 7 June 2025. Only 4 candidates will be accepted to this programme.
In addition to our instrumental programme, the festival offers an intensive conducting program to identify and nurture young conductors for professional careers. The activities included in the conducting programme are:
Group lessons
Every active participant receives 4 x 120-minute group lessons (without piano) with the faculty to enhance individual conducting techniques.
Active Participant
Studio classes
Each studio class (with piano) focuses on a specific repertoire through score reading, rehearsal preparation and baton techniques.
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Observer
Conducting opportunity
All active participants stand a chance to conduct one of the repertoires in the Closing Gala under the faculty's discretion and selection.
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Orchestra rehearsals
Every active participant will observe and assist in all rehearsals under the faculty's discretion and selection.
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Observer
Panel discussion
Address topics related to the professional development and career pathways of music students.
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Observer
Outreach activities
Involve in community outreach initiatives that engage and support local communities, aimed at promoting music to a wider community.
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Exhibitions
Explore an array of exhibitions curated by local music industry leaders, showcasing exam boards, instrument makers, and more.
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Observer
Cultural experience
Enjoy exclusive or complimentary visits to local crafts and heritage sites, offering a unique opportunity to explore Penang’s rich cultural history.
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Networking opportunities
For music students, hobbyists, performers and educators to meet and connect.
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An enriching experience with lots of opportunities for information and knowledge sharing throughout the week.
LANCE LOW WEN HONG
Malaysia
Repertoire
The study repertoire for the lessons and studio classes is as follows:
• MOZART Symphony No. 39 in E-flat Major (all movements) • TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 4 (1st movement only) • BOULANGER D’un matin de printemps • BARTÓK Dance Suite
In addition to the above, the repertoire for the rehearsals, leading up to the Closing Gala is as follows:
• SCHUBERT Symphony No. 9 in C major, The Great • STRAVINSKY Suites Nos. 1 and 2 for Small Orchestra • KOETSIER Brass Symphony • CHAN Drum Dance • RondoFest Commissioned Work
Additional repertoire will be added for a variety of opportunities, including studio classes, orchestral repertoire sessions, chamber performances and more.
Join RondoFest to experience what has made the RondoFest Music Festival a place of artistic and personal transformation, where future talents are discovered and nurtured.
