Master Classes 2009
29 March to 19 April

Professors to include:
Steven Isserlis
Kim Kashkashian
Ralph Kirshbaum
Gyorgy Kurtág
Thomas Riebl
Gerhard Schulz
Valeria Szervánszky.

Further details will be updated by the end of June.
Applications forms will be ready to download by 1st September.

The application deadline for Master Classes 2009 is FRIDAY 28th NOVEMBER.

The Master Classes were founded in 1972 by Sándor Végh and the Programming Director, Hilary Behrens.

The seminars provide a totally professional atmosphere and aim to foster the highest level of advanced study, drawing inspiration from the mid-European tradition.

Application and selection (Age limit: 16–30)
Fees for the 2007 courses were per 10-day course:
£740 solo / £1200 duo / £1800 trio / £2400 quartet

Registration
The size of the classes is limited. The deadline for arrival of applications is 30 November 2007. Please contact the IMS office before submitting a late application.

What is required:
1. Two copies of a good quality cassette tape recording or CD of approximately 20 minutes’ music
(Preferably 2 pieces contrasting in style. Each CD/tape should be the same). NB – NO mini discs or DATs please.

2. Written recommendations from two master musicians.

3. Biographical details with dates of conservatoires, teachers, diplomas, prizes, concert experience.

4. Non-returnable registration fee of £25.

Successful applicants will be expected to attend the full course of any one professor. The full course fee must be paid in all circumstances.

Click here to download a PDF of the application form.