Testimonials
"I had a wonderful time in the workshop (Bruckner, Berlioz, Stravinsky Conducting Masterclass with Jorma Panula, September 2010), by far the best organized and run class I've participated in so far, and I learned a tremendous amount from the Maestro. So thank YOU for making that possible."
Dean WHITESIDE
Vienna, Austria
"I have had the pleasure to work with Blue Danube Musikimpresario for more than five years. As a participant in the very well-organized competitions, but more important, as a conductor with the Ruse Philharmonic Orchestra in Bulgaria.
This orchestra was provided for recordings by BDMI, and to date, seven CDs have been released by the Danish label Classico/CDKlassisk, featuring tenor Stig Andersen, and the dramatic contralto Elisabeth Hanke.
The collaboration around these productions was impeccable -- always in a friendly and inspiring atmosphere, with the highly professional management of Anthony Armore and Elena Platon."
Niels BORKSAND
Copenhagen
"I really enjoyed the competition in Transylvania (Cluj, Romania) where I got a chance to work on Bartok's Bluebeards Castle, as well as Tosca, Pagliacci, Samson et Dalila, and La traviata. The Competition is structured in such a way that everyone gets a second chance even from the beginning. It is a great way to get your first experience conducting opera."
Stephen ELLERY
London, UK
"I have found the Panula masterclasses organised by Blue Danube Musikimpresario to be very helpful as part of my continuing professional development. The opportunity to study and rehearse under the watchful eyes of one of today's most respected teachers is invaluable. Far from a classroom experience, this type of masterclass provides an opportunity to work with a professional orchestra in the context of genuine rehearsals for a concert program. The choice of repertoire is often challenging and the choice of location always charmed and enjoyable. A word of caution however: like working with the maestro himself, you will only get out of these masterclasses what you are willing to invest in time, preparation and energy".
Nicholas McRoberts
Paris, France
"Since I have been a participant in different conducting courses organized by Blue Danube Productions/Musikimpresario, I can state that the teaching was great as well as the organization. Another very important aspect for conducting students is that the amount of podium time they get is very good and equally divided between the participants."
Taco KOOISTRA
The Netherlands