MASTERCLASSES in 2022
SION (CH) | JULY 12-16 2022
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: 10
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.
Links for applications: TBA
LJUBLJANA (SLO) | JULY 25-30 2022
International Master Class for Double Bass at the Ljubljana Festival also includes three individual lessons for each participant within six days. The course is open to all ages, from the young aspirant for a place at a conservatoire to the professional who wants to develop his/her skills. The final concert for all participants will take place in one of the many beautiful small concert halls in the city centre.
Maximum number of participants: 10
The well-kept, car-free old town of the Slovenian capital is known for many very good restaurants and for the unique excursion destinations nearby, such as the natural wonders of the Postojna Caves and the Škocjan Caves.
Links for applications: TBA