24th International Masterclass for Pianists
21–28 September 2018 · Tutors: Tamás Ungár, Sabine Simon, Aleksandra Mikulska
About the event
24TH INTERNATIONAL MASTERCLASS FOR PIANISTS – open to the public.
21–28 September 2018 in Darmstadt, Literaturhaus/Kennedy-Haus, Kasinostr. 3.
Tutors: TAMÁS UNGÁR (Hungary/USA) from 22 to 25 September 2018; ALEKSANDRA MIKULSKA (Poland) and SABINE SIMON (Germany) from 26 to 28 September 2018.
Open to young pianists, the course covers a range of topics: conveying the Chopin tradition or a freely chosen programme in preparation for music exams, concerts and piano competitions. The seven-day course (lessons morning and afternoon) is framed by an opening concert given by the tutors and a final concert given by the participants. Each participant receives three to four lessons of one hour each.
Optional: Chopin's Études op. 10 and op. 25 – the course offers the opportunity to work specifically on their technical demands, practising strategies and interpretative approaches.
Applicants, students and graduates of universities, academies and conservatories as well as privately taught students are eligible. Course fee: €250. Deposit: €50 (non-refundable). Application deadline: 15 July 2018.
Biographies
Tamás Ungár— Tutor (22–25 Sep)
Aleksandra Mikulska— Tutor (26–28 Sep)
Sabine Simon— Tutor (26–28 Sep)
24th International Masterclass for Pianists
21–28 September 2018 · Tutors: Tamás Ungár, Sabine Simon, Aleksandra Mikulska
21–28 September 2018 · All day · Literaturhaus / Kennedy-Haus Darmstadt
Opening recital
Friday, 21 September 2018, 7 pm, Literaturhaus/Kennedy-Haus – Sabine Simon (piano) and Aleksandra Mikulska (piano). Supported by KULTUR SOMMER SÜDHESSEN.
Course sessions
Sat 22 to Thu 27 September 2018, 10 am–1 pm and 3–7 pm · Fri 28 September 2018, 10 am–1 pm · Literaturhaus/Kennedy-Haus, Kasinostr. 3 · Listeners welcome, free entry.
Final concert
Fri 28 September 2018, 8 pm, Literaturhaus/Kennedy-Haus – concert given by the participants.