MASTERCLASSES in 2024
SION (CH) | JULY 30 - AUGUST 03, 2024
Sion Academy (formerly: Tibor Varga Academy)
Intense masterclass includes three lessons of ca 60' for each participant within five days. Numerous possibilities for public performances. Final concert of all participants usually takes place in the church l'église des Jésuites. This course is open to students of all levels, from talented young aspirants for studying at the university until professionals who want to improve their skills. Maximal amount of participants: 8
ONLINE APPLICATIONS (please click here)
Here are some important information: Registration is only available online on the Academy website (www.sion-academie.ch)
Deadlines are the following:
- Registration deadline with rate 1: 26 April
- Registration deadline with rate 2 and scholarships demands: 24 May
- Late registration deadline with rate 3: From 27 May to 30 June
- Scholarship and registration validations: From 19 June
The rates for the various fees are:
- RATE 1 - until 26 April: Registration fee: CHF 100 // Accommodation fee: CHF 35/night
- RATE 2 - from 27 April to 24 May: Registration fee: CHF 150 // Accommodation fee: CHF 40/night
- RATE 3 - from 25 May: Registration fee: CHF 200 // Accommodation fee: CHF 45/night
The price of the masterclass is CHF 450 + registration fee (+ accommodation fee if requested). Registration and accommodation fees vary according to rates 1, 2 and 3.
The date of payment of all the fees (payment of the masterclass fee, registration fee and accommodation fee if requested) will be taken as the basis for the classification of students in rate 1, 2 or 3.
Scholarships: one scholarship of CHF 300.- is granted for every 3 students selected to participate in the masterclass on 24 May.
The medieval town of Sion in the canton of Valais is idyllically positioned in the Rhône valley. Numerous attractive excursion options are available in the surrounding area (such as the famous mountain villages of Zermatt or Saas Fee, amidst the 4000-metre peaks of the Alps), it is worth planning some extra time before or after the course. Refreshment from the summer heat, which is common in Sion, is possible in the lake Les Illes just outside the town. Božo Paradžik will perform a 50-min recital with piano on August 4th at 11:00, so those who stay a day longer could also listen the recital.