Events

Jun 2025

Orchestra of the Americas in residency in Monterrey, Mexico

Powered by OAcademy, the residency marks the return of the Orchestra of the Americas to Mexico, joining forces with long-term partner and host Escuela Superior de Música y Danza de Monterrey. The gathering brings together OAcademy Fellows from over 30 countries for a week of music-making, cultural exchange, and leadership development. Led by OAcademy’s Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto, the residency culminates in a gala concert at Monterrey’s Teatro de la Ciudad on June 20th, featuring Grammy-winning, genre-defying violinist Charles Yang and Mexico’s leading timpanist Gabriela Jiménez, acclaimed for their bold artistry and dynamic performances.

May 2025

Open Campus presents conversations on residency repertoire and preparation for orchestral musicians

OAcademy, in partnership with Filarmónica Joven de Colombia, presents Open Campus - an open enrollment festival of core experiences that make up the OAcademy journey. This year's edition is curated as a lead-up to the upcoming Orchestra Institute residency, featuring Rachmaninoff's 'Symphonic Dances' and Gabriela Ortiz's 'Voltaje'. All sessions are free to join online for registered participants.

Mar 2025

Gabriela Montero Piano Lab Spring residency takes place in Geneva, Switzerland

The first Piano Lab residency for the 2025 Cohort brings together fellows from both sides of the Atlantic alongside their Mentor, Gabriela Montero. Fellows Asiya Korepanova (USA), Eden Chen (USA), Gabrielė Sutkutė (Lithuania), Onute Grazinyte (Lithuania), Kasparas Mikužis (Lithuania), and Joyce Yu (Hong Kong) spend an intensive few days learning, performing, experimenting, and discussing musical and life experiences.

Mar 2025

Conducting Fellow Sheila del Bosque represents OAcademy at the National Symphony Orchestra of Chile

Sheila joins Maestro Rodolfo Saglimbeni and la Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Chile, marking the beginning of a new partnership between OAcademy and Centro de Extensión Artistica y Cultural, Universidad de Chile. 

Feb 2025

Composer Gabriela Ortiz mentors Fellows at a residency in Maryland

Composing Fellows will be workshopping their solo compositions with professional performers Juliette Kang (First Associate Concertmaster, Philadelphia Orchestra), Clara Warnaar (Vibraphone, International Contemporary Ensemble) and Zachary Feingold (Bassoon, Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia).

Jan-Feb 2025

Conducting Fellow Timothy Morrow represents OAcademy at the Opéra National de Lorraine, France

Timothy enjoys a month-long residency at the Opéra National de Lorraine under the guidance of its Musical Director and OAcademy Guest Conductor, Marta Gardolińska.

Dec 2024

Flute Fellow Ajda Zala Obreza performs with the National Youth Orchestra of Ireland

Ajda joins the NYOI as principal piccolo for their '24 Winter tour thanks to OAcademy's partnership. The National Youth Orchestra, conducted by Jessica Cottis and joined by soloist Niklas Liepe, presents a New Year Gala Concert, featuring Shostakovich’ Symphony No 10, and the national premier of Rachel Portman’s Tipping Points for orchestra, violin and text.

Dec 2024

Conducting Fellow Kelly Kawai Lam represents OAcademy in Brazil

Conducting Fellow Kelly Lam joins Maestro Cládio Cruz and Orquestra Sinfônica Jovem do Estado de São Paulo to perform Beethoven's 9th Symphony. This marks the beginning of a new partnership between OAcademy and Santa Marcelina Cultura in Brazil. 

Nov 2024

Piano Lab Fellows meet with Gabriela Montero in Easton for masterclasses and public performance

The Ebenezer Theatre at the Prager Family Center for the Arts hosts three days of masterclasses, open to the public on November 8, and culminating in the Next Generation Showcase concert on Saturday, November 9.

Oct 2024

Open Campus brings together OAcademy Studio Faculty with talented musicians from La Filarmónica Joven de Colombia

OAcademy and Filarmónica Joven de Colombia jointly present Open Campus - an open enrollment festival of core experiences that make up the OAcademy journey.

Sep 2024

OAcademy featured in Amsterdam's Creative Skills Week

OAcademy's innovative Artist Diplomas take the stage in the Main Programme Projects Showcase: Connecting Creative Initiatives, connecting and exploring collaboratively the future of our cultural and creative sector through Europe and beyond.

Jul 2024

Fellows perform under Carlos Miguel Prieto in Mexico

OAcademy fellows join Sinfónica Azteca’s 2024 Artistic Residency, touring in Mexico with Carlos Miguel Prieto.

Jun-Jul 2024

Violin Fellow Eva Harryson joins The Impossible Orchestra under Alondra de la Parra in Mexico

Eva Harryson, 2024 Violin Fellow from Dominican Republic, joins Alondra de la Parra's PAAX GNP Festival for a series of orchestral performances alongside world-class soloists Pacho Flores, Natalia Lafourcade, and more.

Jun 2024

OAcademy Fellows reunited at an unforgettable residency with Yo-Yo Ma, Kayhan Kalhor, and Carlos Miguel Prieto

For the Orchestra Fellows, the Michigan residency is the final step in the growth journey with OAcademy and a send-off to their next chapter entering the professional orchestra world.

Mar 2024

Gabriela Ortiz joins Composition Fellows in Maryland as they workshop new pieces

Stimulated by the beautiful surroundings of Halcyon Estate in Easton, Composing Fellows are buzzing with new musical discoveries and connections after spending a week experimenting, workshopping with performers Tom Kraines (cello), Chelsea Meynig (flute), and Sean Bailey (clarinet), and sharing feedback and ideas during meals and walks with Studio Lead Mentor Gabriela Ortiz.

Feb 2024

Gabriela Montero mentors Piano Lab fellows in Geneva, Switzerland

Piano Lab fellows Gastón Frydman, Katharina Hack, Élisabeth Pion, Anastasiya Magamedova and Kasparas Mikužis experience OAcademy’s hybrid learning experience during a 4-day stay in Geneva with Lead Mentor Gabriela Montero.

Feb 2024

Conducting Fellow Sebastián Almanzar represents OAcademy at the Opéra National de Lorraine, France

Sebastian enjoys a month-long residency at the Opéra National de Lorraine under the guidance of its Musical Director and OAcademy Guest Conductor, Marta Gardolińska.