5th National Scientific Conference "The Conductor Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow"

On March 1, 2025, the 5th National Scientific Conference "The Conductor Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow" took place in the Theatre Hall of the Karol Lipiński Academy of Music in Wrocław. The conference focused on the topic "The Conductor in Vocal-Instrumental Works."

The event brought together numerous conductors, educators, students, and enthusiasts of the art of conducting. Participants had the opportunity to listen to inspiring lectures, participate in panel discussions, and admire practical presentations demonstrating the specific nature of a conductor's work in the context of vocal-instrumental works.

The following speakers participated in the conference:

Dr. hab. Artur Wróbel, prof. AMKL - Taming the Elements - The Conductor's Role in Premieres of Contemporary Vocal-Instrumental Works as Exemplified by the "Elements" Concert at the Sudecka Philharmonic

Prof. Dr. hab. Krystyna Krzyżanowska-Łoboda - The Role and Responsibilities of the Conductor in Working with an Opera Choir
Prof. Dr. Hab. Bogusława Orzechowska - The Role of the Musical Director/Conductor in Shaping a Work in Musical Theatre
Dr. Miłosz Bembinow - A Composer's and Conductor's Perspective on Preparing the Premiere of a Vocal-Instrumental Work Based on Examples Selected from Their Own Work
Prof. Dr. Hab. Ewa Marciniec - Conductor and Singer - Their Shared Journey Through a Musical Work
Prof. Dr. Hab. Maciej Tworek - The Choir in Krzysztof Penderecki's Oratorio Works
Prof. Dr. Hab. Agnieszka Franków-Żelazny - The Role of the Choirmaster in Preparing a Vocal-Instrumental Work
The extensive conference program and the commitment of the speakers and participants made this year's edition an exceptional forum for the exchange of knowledge and experiences. Thank you all for attending, and we invite you to the next edition!

We invite you to view the photo gallery from the event.

Photo: Wojciech Palacz