Rimsky-Korsakov St. Petersburg State Conservatory as a part of the IX St. Petersburg International Cultural Forum

Information letter

Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to announce the XI International Conference Prospects of Professional Music Education Development, taking place this November 12 to 14 at the Rimsky-Korsakov St. Petersburg State Conservatory as a part of the IX St. Petersburg International Cultural Forum.

Objectives of the conference this year are the following:
• to present the general picture of higher music education today: identify concurrence or diversification of educational goals and tasks, curricula and programs, qualifications, levels and degrees;
• to show how Russian education is influencing the world music culture;
• to analyze the effectiveness of students’ training;
• to determine the ways and methods of developing cultural enlightenment in Russia involving professional communities and organizations in the field of culture;
• to contribute to updating the concept of music education in Russia.

We are expecting to welcome at the conference:

Representatives of 
-    the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation;
-    the Association of European Conservatories (AEC);
Leaders of higher and secondary music educational institutions in Russia and abroad;
Specialists in the field of music education and arts.

The following topics will be discussed during the conference:
- Globalization of professional music education;
- Preservation of intangible cultural heritage;
- Development of international contacts between higher music institutions;
- Forms of music educational programs realization in present conditions;
- Distance learning: advantages and disadvantages;
- The science of music problems in higher education: contemporary challenges;
- Additional professional education in Russian and foreign higher music institutions: prospects of development.

In the case that an epidemiological situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic persists the conference will be held online.

XI International Conference
Prospects of Professional Music Education Development

The conference includes
- a plenary session;
- an exhibition;
- a round table;
- an academic and research session;
- a concert;
- masterclasses

Plenary session
Date: November 13, 2020
Time: 10.00-18.00
Venue: St. Petersburg Conservatory, St. Petersburg, Glinka street, 2.

Exhibition
The exhibition is dedicated to birthdays of Ludwig van Beethoven (250th), Pyotr Tchaikovsky (180th) and Alexander Glazunov (155th).
Date: November 13-14, 2020
Time: 10.00-18.00
Venue: St. Petersburg Conservatory, St. Petersburg, Glinka street, 2. 

Round table "Folk music and digital technologies: pros and cons"
Date: November 14, 2020
Time: 14.00-18.00
Venue: St. Petersburg Conservatory, St. Petersburg, Glinka street, 2. Concert Hall.

Masterclass "Live Sound: Authentic Folklore Performance Prospects"
Date: November 14, 2020
Time: 18.00-20.00
Venue: St. Petersburg Conservatory, St. Petersburg, Glinka street, 2. Concert Hall.

IV Academic and Research Session "Saint Petersburg Conservatory in the Dialogue between Generations"
Date: November 14, 2020 
Time: 11.00-18.00
Venue: St. Petersburg Conservatory, St. Petersburg, Glinka street, 2. Chamber Hall.

Concert
The concert program will include works by Tchaikovsky, Beethoven and Glazunov.
Date: November 12, 2020
Time: 19.00
Venue: White Column Hall of the Twelve Collegia building, St. Petersburg State University

Masterclasses by outstanding performers on November 12 and 14. 
Venue: St. Petersburg Conservatory, St. Petersburg, Glinka street, 2. Concert Hall.