Masterclasses, In-Depth Sessions & Side-by-Sides
Nov 28 - Dec 1 | Piano Masterclass 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 3h 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: Oct 28th, 2025
Nov 28, evening recital by Mikhail Voskresensky
Nov 29, one-on-one lessons
Nov 30, one-on-one lessons,
Dec 1, one-on-one lessons, In-Depth Session, Dinner, Student Concert
Dec 14 | Masterclass with the Goldmund String Quartet
Praised for their “exquisite playing” and “multi-layered homogeneity” by Süddeutsche Zeitung, the Goldmund Quartet inspires audiences worldwide with its inwardness, unbelievably fine intonation, and phrases worked out down to the smallest detail. These qualities have led to some of the finest interpretations of both classical and contemporary chamber music repertoire.
The Quartet’s 2025/26 season highlights include a substantial U.S. tour with performances in Boston, Houston and Miami, as well as masterclasses in collaboration with the Tokyo University of the Arts. The Quartet returns to celebrated festivals including Schubertiade Hohenems, Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival and Rheingau Musik Festival, where they will perform alongside Martynas Levickis. Further engagements feature appearances at Alte Oper Frankfurt with Raphaela Gromes, Liederhalle Stuttgart, and concerts in Leiden and Warsaw. They will also join forces with Sabine Meyer for performances in Grünwald and Bamberg, and collaborate with Fazil Say at Musikfestspiele Potsdam Sanssouci. In June 2026, the Quartet curates the second edition of their own chamber music festival at Kloster Irsee, continuing their commitment to artistic collaboration and musical exploration.
Includes reduced priced tickets to the Goldmund String Quartet concert of Haydn, Schubert en Bacewicz at the Stadsgehoorzaal Leiden on the same day, 11:30AM.
Application Deadline: Nov 14th, 2025
11:30: Concert at the Stadsgehoorzaal Leiden
15-18h: Masterclasses by the Goldmund Quartet, at the DBA
18:30: Dinner and In-Depth Session
Dec 20 | Day with Alexander Warenberg
We are delighted to offer open masterclasses with Alexander Warenberg, one of the most exciting cello soloists of today.
Alexander is active as a soloist and as a chamber music performer. He has played with several orchestras in the Netherlands and abroad. As a chamber musician, he performed with Janine Jansen, András Schiff, Menahem Pressler and Nobuko Imai.
Masterclass includes a 1h one-on-one lesson, mini side-by-side chamber music element and a student concert.
Application Deadline: Nov 20th, 2025
Dec 20, one-on-one lessons, dinner and discussion, student concert
Dec 21, cello recital by Alexander Warenberg
Jan 6-8 | The Voice of Ukraine | Side-by-Side
Get to know and love some of the great music from Ukrainian classical composers over the last century together with top Ukrainian musicians Diana Tishchenko and Anna Fedorova. This event will include performances at the DBA Salon as well as a presentation concerts conservatories in the NL.
Artists:
Diana Tishchenko, violin
Anna Fedorova, piano
Nicholas Schwartz, cello & double bass
Repertoire:
Borys Lyatoshynsky, String Quartet on Ukrainian Themes
Victoria Poleva, "Simurgh-Quintet" for Piano Quintet
Borys Fedorov, Selections from the Pierre Richard Suite
Participants will receive 3h of on-one-one lessons during the project, as well as chamber music coachings, a dinner/Q&A session and two concerts together.
Accepting applications for individual strings (piano, violin, viola, cello and double bass)
Application Deadline: Dec 6, 2025
Oct 19, morning, one-on-one lessons, chamber music coaching
Oct 20, one-on-one lessons, chamber music coaching
Oct 21, Dinner & Discussion, Salon Concert
Oct 22, late afternoon Sound Check and Concert at Musis, Arnhem
Feb 2 | A Day with the Engegård Quartet
Formed 20 years ago under the midnight sun in Lofoten, the Engegård Quartet has rapidly become one of Norway’s most sought after ensembles. Their bold, fresh interpretations of the classical repertoire combined with a deep attachment to their Scandinavian roots has attracted international acclaim, and inspired some innovative partnerships and programming. The Engegård Quartet has had the honour to work with Sir András Schiff, Leif Ove Andsnes, Christian Ihle Hadland, Paul Lewis, Dènes Várion, Nabuko Imai, and Kim Kashkashian among others. Members of the quartet are in pivotal roles at the renowned Lofoten International Chamber Music Festival, Oslo Quartet Series and 1-2-3 Festival.
The Engegård Quartet is performing at this year's String Quartet Biennale with pianist Olli Mustonen on January 30th.
Includes entry to the Engegard String Quartet concert on January 31st at the Davidsbündler Music Academy Salon
Application Deadline: Jan 2nd, 2025
Feb 1st: 19:30: Concert in the Davidsbündler Salon
Feb 2nd: 10-13h Lessons and chamber music coachings
14-17:30, Side-by-Side Chamber Music Reading
17:30, Dinner and In-Depth Session
19:00 Student Concert with Side-by-Side element
Feb 12-15 | Valentines Day Très Français | Side-by-Side
What is more romantic than French inspired Valentines Day? Spending it with these lovely musicians and an program unbearably Français!
Artists:
Daniel Rowland, violin
Dana Zemtsov, viola
Maja Bogdanovic, cello
Nicholas Schwartz, double bass
Repertoire:
G. Fauré, Piano Quartet No 1
Debussy, String Quartet, Andantino, doucement expressif
B. Fedorov, mvts from the Suite Hommage á Pierre Richard
French Popular Songs, arr. Anna Fedorova (La Bohème, Sous le ciel de Paris, etc)
Participants will receive 3h of on-one-one lessons during the project, as well as chamber music coachings, a dinner/Q&A session and two concerts together, one at the Davidsbündler Academy Salon and another at the Stoomfabriek, Dalfsen.
Accepting applications for individual strings (piano, violin, viola, cello and double bass)
Application Deadline: Jan 14, 2026
Feb 12, morning, one-on-one lessons, chamber music coaching
Feb 13, one-on-one lessons, chamber music coaching
Feb 14, one-on-one lessons, chamber music coaching, Dinner & Discussion, Salon Concert
Feb 15, late afternoon Sound Check and evening Concert at the Stoomfabriek, Dalfsen (Dalfsen Klassiek)
