The Global Artist Diploma 2026 culminates with a residency at The Krzysztof Penderecki European Centre for Music in Poland, followed by a German tour
Under the artistic leadership of Maestro Carlos Miguel Prieto, the residency program combines landmark works from the European symphonic canon with powerful contemporary voices from the Americas and Poland—honoring both the continuity of orchestral tradition and the innovation defining 21st-century practice. Following a week-long residency in Lusławice (August 2-9), the orchestra performs in Berlin Konzerthaus (August 10th) and Kongress Palais Kassel Stadthalle (August 11th).
Composing Fellows travel to Maryland to meet with their mentor Gabriela Ortiz, and workshop new pieces with the Bergamot Quartet
The Composing Cohort arrives at the Chesapeake Bay (USA) to work on new material as part of the immersive residency with masterclasses, workshops, peer-exchange, and creative conversations.
Orchestra Institute Fellows join the National Youth Orchestra of Ireland Winter Residency and Gala Concert
OAcademy Fellows Alenka Eržen (flute) and Laird Ruiz-Perez (clarinet) travel to Ireland for the residency between 28 December 2025 and 3 January 2026.
Piano Lab Fellows gather with Gabriela Montero in Easton for their final residency.
The Prager Family Center for the Arts’ Ebenezer Theatre hosts three days of masterclasses, with selected sessions open to the public, culminating in the Next Generation Showcase concert on Saturday, November 15.
Fellows attend Sinfónica Azteca residency under Carlos Miguel Prieto
Sinfónica Azteca 2025 Artistic Residency took place from August 1st to 8th, at La Constancia Mexicana in Puebla, Mexico. The concert program, performed at the Auditorio de la Reforma in Puebla and Sala Nezahualcóyotl in Mexico City, featured Tchaikovsky’s 4th Symphony in F minor, Gabriela Ortiz’s Kauyumari, and José Pablo Moncayo’s Huapango, with the jarocho culture ensemble Caña Dulce y Caña Brava. 10 OAcademy Fellows—eight instrumentalists and two conducting fellows—joined the residency. In addition to musical training, the program offered a holistic approach to development with sessions on yoga and mindfulness, as well as a panel discussion with symphony orchestra leaders.
Orchestra Institute Fellows perform with La Filarmónica Joven de Colombia
OAcademy Fellows are touring with La Filarmónica Joven de Colombia on their 2025 Summer National Tour, led by the renowned Andrés Orozco-Estrada. Together, they’re bringing unforgettable performances to audiences across Colombia. This comes as a full circle collaboration after some guest performers from Colombia joined the Orchestra of the Americas residency in Mexico.
Orchestra Institute Fellows join the National Youth Orchestra of Ireland summer tour
OAcademy Fellows Alondra Abas (double bass) and Kaïla Stephanos (flute) join the NYOI Summer Residential Course, performing side by side with over 100 talented young Irish musicians in a tour across Waterford, Wexford, Cork, and Dublin.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Composer Gabriela Ortiz mentors Fellows at a residency in Maryland
Composing Fellows workshop 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).
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.
Flute Fellow Ajda Zala Obreza performs with the National Youth Orchestra of Ireland
Ajda joins the NYOI as principal piccolo for their 2024 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fellows perform under Carlos Miguel Prieto in Mexico
OAcademy fellows join Sinfónica Azteca’s 2024 Artistic Residency, touring in Mexico with Carlos Miguel Prieto.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
