Masterclasses, In-Depth Sessions & Side-by-Sides
Jan 27-29 | Masterclasses with Benedict Kloeckner (cello) and Lech Antonio Uszynski (viola)
Benedict Kloeckner is one of the most outstanding cellists on the international concert scene, known for his incredibly expressive playing and impressive command of the instrument. His recent Dvorak album was released with Cristian Macelaru and Danae Dörken by Berlin Classics. Benedict is the founder and artistic director of the "International Music Festival Koblenz" IMUKO.
"Remarkable, really remarkable, perfect playing! Absolute control of technique, intonation and color"
- Daniel Barenboim
With his characteristic warm sound and sensitive interpretation, Lech Antonio Uszynski has become a sought-after Violist on international stages. Lech is a regular guest at international festivals where he has performed with Artists such as Vilde Frang, Lars Vogt, Christian Tetzlaff & Antoine Tamestit. He has been a member of the Stradivari Quartet since 2010 and released his soloi album, “Progetto Gibson” Sony Classical. Lech is a professor of viola at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague.
“With his reflective playing, which does not focus on external effects but on sound, structure and emotion, the viola virtuoso triggered true storms of applause”
- Badische Zeitung
Application Deadline: Dec 27, 2024
Jan 27, one-on-one lessons, chamber music coaching
Jan 28, one-on-one lessons, chamber music coaching, student concert
Jan 29, one-on-one lessons, professors concert
Feb 2 | Day with Chen Halevi
Chen Halevi is considered to be one of the world’s leading virtuoso clarinettists, playing recitals, concertos, and chamber music with equal success. He is famous for his impressive repertoire range that goes from the most difficult contemporary music to playing early music on authentic ‘period’ instruments. Chen has performed with Pinchas Zuckerman and Christoph Eschenbach, as well as numerous well-known string quartets, including the Keller, Szymanowski, Fine arts, Miro, Prazac, St. Lawrence, Arcanto, Vogler and Kronos Quartets. He is internationally acknowledged as a master specialist in the performance of contemporary music. His close ties with composers has led him to perform a great number of works by, amongst other, Berio, Kurtag, Lindberg, Golijov, Maresz, Jarrell, Ferneyhough, Stroppa, Mantovani and Ades.
"...blessed with a wonderful fusion of artistic musicality and amazing playing technique, all in the service of the muses”
-Zubin Mehta
Apply now for a chance to learn from one of todays star clarinettists.
Application Deadline: Jan 9, 2025
Instrumentalists of all ages are welcomed to apply.
Mar 1-2 | Day with the Storioni Trio
For over two and a half decades, the Storioni Trio revels in the joys of musical collaboration as one of the world’s leading piano trios. Two brothers who performed together from earliest childhood and their pianist soulmate form a trio whose musical adventures celebrate unique chemistry and the confidence to bring audiences to new levels of discovery. The Storioni Trio combines the strength of their individual accomplishment as soloists, pedagogues and orchestral leaders to a chamber music setting.
The Storioni Trio:
Wouter Vossen (violin) concertmaster of the Residency Orchestra in The Hague
Marc Vossen (cello) is principal cellist of the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra
Bart van de Roer (piano) accomplished chamber musician and professor at the Codarts Conservatory in Rotterdam
The day includes 1h of one-on-one lessons, side-by-side chamber music, In-depth discussion, dinner and a student concert with side-by-side element
Students accepted: violin, cello & piano solo, duos and trios
Application Deadline: Feb 1
Mar 1 - one-on-one lessons, side-by-side chamber music, In-depth discussion, dinner and student concert with side-by-side element
Mar 2 - teachers' concert (free for participating students)
Mar 17-19 | Viola Madness with Dana Zemtsov, Lilli Maijala & Georgy Kovalev
➢ Winner of numerous competitions, Dana Zemtsov is one of the most promising international viola soloists of her generation. She is 1st Prize laureate of several competitions in Luxembourg, Italy, Austria, Germany, Portugal and the Netherlands.
➢ Viola professor at the Zurich University of the Arts, Lilli Maijala is one of the most sought after solo violists and chamber musicians. Former principal violist of the Helsinki Philharmonic, Lilli was a member of the critically acclaimed, fearless quartet-lab with cellist Pieter Wispelwey and violinists Patricia Kopatchinskaja and Pekka Kuusisto. She appears regularly on the top stages of Europe and abroad.
➢ Georgian-German violist Georgy Kovalev is one of the leading violists of his generation. He is principal violist of the Amsterdam Sinfonietta and is a prize winner and a finalist of international competitions such as Yuri Bashmet International Competition in Moscow, Tokyo International Viola Competition, Brahms International Competition. He appears regularly at leading chamber music festivals in Europe and abroad.
The masterclass includes 3h of one-on-one lessons, In-Depth discussion, Dinner and Student concert with side-by-side chamber music elements.
Application Deadline: Feb 17th, 2025
Take part in this unique opportunity to have multiple Private Lessons, Chamber Music Workshops, In-Depth Discussions, Dinner and a Concert performance together with three internationally acclaimed violists: Dana Zemtsov, Lilli Maijala and Georgy Kovalev on March 19th at the Davidsbündler Music Academy!
Apr 10-12 | Cellissimo!
with David Cohen and Oleg Kogan
➢ Principal cellist of the London Symphony Orchestra and virtuoso soloist and chamber musician, David Cohen is among the most masterful cellists of today. As a soloist he has performed with the NHK Symphony, Philharmonia Orchestra, Seoul Philharmonic, l’Orchestre de la Suisse Romande and many others. He is a professor at Trinity College London and at the National Conservatoire Royal de Musique de Mons in Belgium. Highlights of the 2024-2025 season include Davids’ appearance as a conductor with the PHION Orchestra in The Netherlands and his performance as a cellist of the Edward Elgar Cello Concerto at the Barbican Centre together with the London Symphony Orchestra and Antonio Pappano.
➢ Winner of the All Soviet Union Cello Competition in 1989, Oleg Kogan has performed recitals and concerto engagements throughout the Soviet Union, Europe and Israel, with orchestras such as the Moscow Philharmonic, the State Symphony Orchestra of the USSR and the Geneva Chamber Orchestra. Originally from Kharkiv, Ukraine, Oleg makes his home in London and appears regularly at the Wigmore Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall and the Barbican. An active chamber musician, he founded the Rubinstein Piano Trio and is the Artistic Director of the Razumovsky Ensemble and Razumovsky Academy. A tutor at the Guildhall school, Oleg was formerly an Associate Professor at the Moscow Conservatoire and has given master classes in Russia, Poland, Switzerland and Israel.
This masterclass and cello side-by-side chamber music program will include 3h, one-on-one with David and Oleg, side-by-side rehearsals, dinner, in-depth discussion and concert together. Applications are open to cellists of all ages and backgrounds.
Application Deadline: Mar 10, 2025
Apr 10, one-on-one lessons, chamber music coaching
Apr 11, one-on-one lessons, chamber music coaching, dinner, In-Depth discussion, Cellisimo! Side-by-Side Concert
Apr 12, one-on-one lessons
Apr 24-26 | Masterclasses with Mikhail Voskresensky
Mikhail Voskresensky is amongs the most prominent Russian pianists of our time. Voskresensky was a professor and the chair of the piano department at the Moscow Conservatory until he fled Russia after its invasion of Ukraine. Voskresensky's large repertoire includes all the Beethoven sonatas, the complete works of Chopin, and 64 piano concerti which he has performed under conductors including Kurt Masur, Evgeny Svetlanov, Charles Dutoit and others. He has recorded more than 50 CDs. This recital concludes Voskresensky's three day residency and masterclasses at the Davidsbündler Music Academy.
Masterclass includes 2h one-on-one lessons with professor Voskresensky. If you have specific requests for more or less time with the professor, please indicate this in the motivation section of your application and we will try to accommodate the request if possible.
Application Deadline: Mar 24, 2024
Apr 24, evening recital by Mikhail Voskresensky
Apr 25, one-on-one lessons
Apr 26, one-on-one lessons, In-Depth Session, Dinner, evening Student Concert
May 3 | Beethoven Workshop with Shunske Sato and Shuann Chai
➢ Shunske Sato is a violinist equally at home as a soloist or an ensemble leader, whether on the baroque or modern violin. As a conductor, he works with both instrumental and vocal ensembles. Historically informed practice of all eras inspires Shunske; the parameters of the past are essential for him in bringing the music into the present. He is particularly involved in cutting-edge research of 19th century performance practices, and gives lectures and workshops on the topic.
➢ Pianist Shuann Chai is a soloist and chamber musician who performs on a wide range of early to modern pianos, bringing the emotional content of music from the past to listeners in the present. Recognised by critics as “a graceful virtuoso”, she has been praised for performances that are “sensitive and communicative, …full of warmth and emotion.” Schuann is the founder of the fortepiano Festival in Zaandijk and is Professor of piano at Codarts, Rotterdam.
Application Deadline: Apr 3, 2025
Instrumentalists of all ages are welcomed to apply
Jun 10-12 | Masterclasses with Norma Fisher
We are delighted to offer open masterclasses with Norma Fisher, piano professor at the Royal College of Music in London and legendary performer from the UK.
Norma Fisher was the student of legendary Greek pianist Gina Bachauer and was the winner of Ferruccio Busoni piano competition after which her career and international reputation flourished. She was regularly performing with all the leading orchestras of the UK such as London Symphony orchestra, Philharmonia orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra and many others, was regularly performing at Royal Albert Hall at BBC Proms. Her reputation as a teacher is widely established and many of her prize-winning students are well known on the international concert circuit. She is regularly invited as a jury member to such competitions as Gina Bachauer (USA), Sydney Piano Competition (Australia), Young Musicians (Enschede), Newport (Wales) and many others. Norma is also the founder and artistic director of the London Master Classes which were held in London for 30 consecutive years.
Masterclass includes 3h one-on-one lessons with Norma.
Application Deadline: May 10, 2025
Jun 10, one-on-one lessons
Jun 11, one-on-one lessons
Jun 12, one-on-one lessons, In-Depth Session, Dinner, evening Student Concert
