Conducting Academy | Concert III | Menuhin Conduct

The event is the highlight of three weeks of intensive work under the experienced guidance of Jaap van Zweden, Alexander Shelley, and Johannes Schlaefli, who have two high-caliber ensembles at their disposal: the Biel Solothurn Symphony Orchestra and the Gstaad Festival Orchestra. This final concert of this year's Conducting Academy marks a special pinnacle for all participants. At the conclusion of the event, the Menuhin Conducting Prize (formerly known as the Neeme Järvi Prize) will be awarded. A distinguished jury will recognize the most promising talents and provide them with important next steps on their artistic journey.

Raphael Nussbaumer, violin

Gstaad Festival Orchestra

Conductors of the Conducting Academy

Edward Elgar (1857-1934)

Violin Concerto in B minor op. 61 (1910) 50'

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)

Symphony No. 5 in C minor op. 67 (1807) 35'

and other works as announced

Following: Menuhin Conducting Prize 2026 – Award Ceremony

180'