David McVeigh wins first prize
The Swiss Conducting Competition took place in Baden's Trafohalle from September 11 to 14. In addition to David McVeigh, Rodrigo Carneiro Da Silva from La Chaux-de-Fonds and Jan Müller from Ostermundigen were awarded 2nd prize ex aequo.
The decision of the three-member jury, consisting of Thomas Doss, Franco Cesarini and Rolf Schumacher, was unanimous: The winner of the seventh Swiss Conducting Competition is David McVeigh. The 27-year-old Englishman, who lives in Bern, impressed the jury with his interpretation of Etienne Crausaz' Tales and Legends. Rodrigo Carneiro Da Silva from La Chaux-de-Fonds and Jan Müller from Ostermundigen were awarded a 2nd prize ex aequo for their equally excellent performances.
At this year's conducting competition, criteria such as: Rehearsal work, conducting technique, interpretation, orchestral contact, overall impression and musicality.
The Swiss Conductors' Competition has been organized by the Swiss Conductors' Competition Association since 1993.
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