The annual Institute began on November 13-17, 2023 with a week of daily virtual sessions, many of which were livestreamed and open for the public to view at no cost on The Dallas Opera’s YouTube channel.
Conducting the Way: Exploring Career Pathways for Conductors
Monday, November 13, 2023: 2:00pm – 3:00pm CST
Hear from a diverse group of accomplished conductors who have navigated their unique paths through the classical music world. Join us as they share their inspiring stories, insights into the opportunities that lie ahead, and the challenges they’ve overcome, shedding light on the evolving landscape of conducting in the 21st century. More details.
Featuring:
Kǎrin Hendrickson, conductor
Natalie Murray Beale, conductor
Stephanie Rhodes Russell, conductor
Maria Benyumova, Germany
Micah Gleason, USA
Shira Samuels-Shragg, USA
Jingqi Zhu, China
Moderator: Quodesia D. Johnson, Equity specialist and healing practitioner/TDO Company Culture Consultant
Getting the Gig: Moving Up to the World’s Most Famous Podiums
Tuesday, November 14, 2023: 9:00am – 10:00am CST
Serge Dorny, General director of the Bayerische Staatsopera and David Lomelí, Chief Artistic Officer of the Santa Fe Opera and the Artistic Consultant of The Dallas Opera, discuss their careers, what their hiring process is like for employing conductors at their respective companies, what they expect administratively from the conductors they hire and more.
Featuring:
Serge Dorny, General Director, Bayerische Staatsoper
David Lomelí, Chief Artistic Officer, Santa Fe Opera/TDO Artistic Consultant
Meet the Master Teachers
Wednesday, November 15, 2023: 2:00pm – 3:00pm CST
Elizabeth Askren, conductor and HIWC alumna (2016), Paolo Bressan, conductor, Nicole Paiement, Martha R. and Preston A. Peak Principal Guest Conductor, and Emmanuel Villaume, The Mrs. Eugene McDermott Music Director discuss their journeys in becoming successful opera conductors around the world.
Featuring:
Elizabeth Askren, conductor and Hart Institute alumna (2016)
Paolo Bressan, conductor
Nicole Paiement, Martha R. and Preston A. Peak Principal Guest Conductor
Emmanuel Villaume, The Mrs. Eugene McDermott Music Director
Dignity and Creativity with Robyn Short and Marta Torres
Thursday, November 16, 2023: 2:00pm – 3:00pm CST
The brain, heart, resilience, and creativity. Robyn Short, PhD, Marta Torres, Ed. D., and Quo Johnson discuss the importance of engaging in creative ways in spaces that champion dignity and respect.
Featuring:
Quodesia D. Johnson, Equity specialist and healing practitioner/TDO Company Culture Consultant
Robyn Short, Ph. D, Workplace Peace Institute
Marta Torres, Ed. D.
Carrures Technique with Elizabeth Askren
Friday, November 17, 2023: 11:00am – 12:00pm CST
Master Teacher and HIWC Alumna (2016) Elizabeth Askren, will discuss the Carrures Technique, a style of score study that is popular in France.
Featuring:
Elizabeth Askren, conductor and Hart Institute alumna (2016)