Interviews

The candidate on the podium can provoke all sorts of reactions from the orchestra.

Now, conductors claim to be the only ones not making any noise, but is that really true? Our microphones here at the Danish BC pick up absolutely everything, and they suggest that conductors aren’t as quiet as they think.

How do we reach new - and younger - audiences for classical music? Mirian Khukhunaishvili has established a youth orchestra in his native Georfia which aims to break down some of the barriers around classical music and the role of the conductor.

Malko contestant Junping Qian invites us into his study room to show how he works on interpreting the music before conducting it on stage.

"Without great conductors, there can be no great orchestras" says Kim Bohr in this video introduction to the Malko Competition.

"Music is a universal right, Everyone should be exposed to it" says Malko participant Roderick Cox in this video interview, sharing his thoughts about being an Afro-American conductor

"I only really live when I am on the podium" says Malko finalist Anna Rakitina in this portrait interview

Jury Chairman and Chief Conductor Fabio Luisi introduces the 2018 Malko Competition