Semi-Final 3 - OSR
Conducting Competition 2025-2026
Monday 9 November 2026
14:30 & 19:30, Victoria Hall
Programme
The six semi-finalists will hold a 45-minute public rehearsal with the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande to work on excerpts from Debussy’s La Mer, as well as the first movement of Schumann’s Piano Concerto or Cello Concerto, selected by lot at the start of the round.
Soloists: Kevin Chen (1st Prize, Piano 2022), Michiaki Ueno (1st Prize, Cello 2021).
SEMI-FINAL 3 - WITH THE ORCHESTRE DE LA SUISSE ROMANDE (40%)
- Date: 9 November 2026
- Participants: 6 semi-finalists
- Format: 45-minute open rehearsal per candidate
Repertoire
- C. Debussy: La Mer
- R. Schumann: Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54 (1st movement)
- R. Schumann: Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129 (1st movement)
Candidates must prepare all three works. At the beginning of the Semi-Final Round, each candidate will draw a set of excerpts comprising a movement from Debussy's La Mer and the 1st movement from one of Schumann's concertos. Each candidate will have 45 minutes to work on these excerpts with the orchestra.
Soloists: Concours de Genève prizewinners (TBA)
Conducting Jury
