EMTASTRA

Department of Classical Music Performance

Call for a guest lecturer with the competencies of holding a seminar with a scpecial focus on the Bärenreiter Edition of the Beethoven Quartets Edited by Jonathan Del Mar

The aim of the course: to master the interpretation of the current aspects and perceptions of the string quartets by J. Haydn and L. van  Beethoven

The course by Guest Lecturer should cover following topics:

• The string quartets of and their stylistic features by J. Haydn and L. van  Beethoven;
• Analysis of the Bärenreiter Edition of the Beethoven quartets edited by Jonathan Del Mar;
• Special aspects of interpretation of  the 18h century chamber music;

Requirements for the applicants:

• Very good theoretical and practical knowledge of the chamber music repertoire of the aforementioned composers with a special focus on string quartets;
• Expertise on the different editions (Hänle, Bärenreiter) in connection to the oeuvre of Haydn and Beethoven;
• Availability to hold a seminar on 30 April 2022;
• Performance and teaching experience at international level;
• CV.

Application procedure:

• Application of the guest lecturer should be submitted by 13 April 2022 latest via kai.kiiv@eamt.ee
• The applications must contain CV of the guest lecturer;
• The applications must include the fee (net) the guest lecturer wishes to obtain.

Covered expenses:

• Travel costs to Tallinn and back (standard class tickets);
• Accommodation in Tallinn.

Selection process:

• The applications will be assessed by the Head of Instrumental Chamber Music Studies;
• The successful applicant will be announced within a week after the application deadline.

EMTASTRA

Department of Composition and Improvisational Performing Arts

Call for Guest Lecturers with the competencies of holding master classes concerning video operas, focusing on “An Index of Metals” by Romitelli/Pachini

The aim of the course: introduce, analyse and critically discuss in depth the historical framework of video opera compositions in the context of contemporary classical music composition, focusing on “An Index of Metals” by Romitelli/Pachini

The course by Guest Lecturer should cover following topics:

• historical and performative analysis of the score;
• extended compositional techniques;
• performing techniques for contemporary music;
• compositional strategies for combining audio and video into audiovisual compositionscompositons
• combining acoustic instruments and electronics;
• explaining personal experience of electro-acoustic compositions.

Requirements for an applicant:

• Expert in contemporary classical music composition and/or performance of video operas;
• Availability to conduct the intensive course on 22 April 2022 and a guest concert on 23 April 2022;
• Performance and teaching experience at international level;
• CV.

Application procedure: 

• Application for the Guest Lecturer should be submitted by 14 April 2022 latest via e-mail kai.kiiv@eamt.ee
• The application must contain CV of the Guest Lecturer;
• The application must include the fee (net) the Guest Lecturer wishes to obtain.

Covered expenses: 

• Travel costs to Tallinn and back (standard class tickets);
• Accommodation in Tallinn.

Selection process: 

• The applications will be assessed by the Chief Coordinator of the Department of Composition and Improvisational Performing Arts;

• The successful applicants (3) will be announced within 3 days after the application deadline.

EMTASTRA

Department of Classical Music Performance
Call for guest lecurer with the competencies of holding a seminar on the managerial aspects of chamber music

The aim of the seminar is to give a comprehensive overview of the relationship between the requirement for excellent artistic training and the imperative of cultural democratization for artistic chamber ensembles.

The course by Guest Lecturer should cover following topics: 

• The portrait of the artist as a citizen;
• A brief overview of the organisation of cultural policies for classical music: cultural institutions, funding, labour market and employment of musicians with a focus on the central place of festivals;
• The importance of cultural awareness actions as a matter of artistic innovation;
• The inclusion of this subject in the training of young musicians with various examples and experiences  from conservatories and professional support structures;
• Networking, career reflection and planning.

Requirements for an applicant:

• Prominent level expertise in cultural (music) management;
• A vacancy to conduct a seminar on 29 April 2022;
• Teaching and research experience at international level;
• CV

Application procedure:

• Application for the Guest Lecturer should be submitted by 14 April latest via e-mail kai.kiiv@eamt.ee
• The application must contain CV of the Guest Lecturer
• The application must include the fee (net) the Guest Lecturer wishes to obtain.

Covered expenses:

• Travel costs to Tallinn and back (standard class tickets)
• Accommodation in Tallinn

Selection process:

• The applications will be assessed by the Head of Instrumental Chamber Music Studies;
• The successful applicant will be announced within a week after the application deadline.