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London Philharmonic Orchestra

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Closes

November 2, 2026

Effort

About 6 hours

Cost to apply

Free

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What it is

The London Philharmonic Orchestra's Conducting Fellowship is a flagship programme launched in 2023 that supports the development of world-class conductors of the future through intensive work with the Orchestra over a season. It is open to up to two outstanding early-career conductors from backgrounds currently under-represented in professional, world-class orchestras. Applicants self-identify their eligibility based on under-represented criteria which may include gender, racial, ethnic or socio-economic backgrounds, neurodiversity and disability.

Who it is for

Early-career conductors from backgrounds currently under-represented in professional orchestras who self-identify as under-represented by gender, race, ethnicity, socio-economic background, neurodiversity or disability.

Open to artists in United Kingdom.

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open to all

Where

London, United Kingdom

When

November 2, 2026

Runs September 1, 2027 to August 31, 2028

What you get

An intensive opportunity to work closely with the London Philharmonic Orchestra over a season as one of up to two fellows; auditions and interviews take place in London on 28 February 2027.

What you need to apply

  • CV
  • Portfolio or recording samples demonstrating conducting ability
  • Statement of eligibility describing under-represented background
  • Conducting programme proposal
  • Questions about musical experience and motivation

How long it takes

About 6 hours

Long application. Estimated from the 5 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

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Go to the application

https://lpo.org.uk/project/conductingfellowship