Since 1972
International masterclasses for pianists – a series rich in tradition presented by the Chopin Society
The Chopin Society can look back on a long and successful tradition with its series of International Masterclasses for Pianists founded in 1972. They are led by internationally renowned pianists and teachers, most recently Tamas Ungar, Andrzej Jasinski, Lev Natochenny, Boris Bloch, Kevin Kenner, Katarzyna Popowa-Zydron, Sontraud Speidel and Renate Kretschmar-Fischer.
Open to young pianists without any restriction regarding their level of training, the courses address a variety of topics, such as passing on the Chopin tradition or working on a freely chosen programme. Participants travelling from many countries value the warm, highly constructive atmosphere of these courses and the exchange among like-minded musicians.
Students and graduates of universities, academies and conservatoires as well as privately taught pianists.
Five or six days with lessons in the morning and afternoon. Passive participation is possible.
Free choice of programme. Preparation for examinations, concerts and piano competitions.
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Directed by Prof. Boris Bloch. Free choice of programme. Preparation for entrance, diploma and concert examinations, concerts and piano competitions. The course concludes with a public concert given by the participants.
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Masterclass directed by Christopher Elton (Royal Academy of Music, London) with participants from many countries. Framed by an opening recital (Anna Geniushene, 16 Oct) and a public final concert given by the participants on 21 Oct at the Literaturhaus.
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Masterclass at the Literaturhaus Darmstadt with participants from many countries. Course days Wed–Sat and a public final concert given by the participants on 25 Sep 2021.
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The XXV masterclass directed by Prof. Carmen Piazzini. With an opening concert on 25 Oct at the Literaturhaus, course days 26 Oct – 1 Nov and a final concert on 2 Nov 2019 in the Great Hall of the Kreishaus.
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Course directed by Tamás Ungár (22–25 Sep) as well as Aleksandra Mikulska and Sabine Simon (26–28 Sep). With an opening concert on 21 Sep and the participants’ final concert on 28 Sep 2018.
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Directed by Martin Kasík (Prague) with cellist Jiří Bárta. Focus on Chopin for piano and cello. Opening concert on 23 Sep and final concert on 30 Sep 2016 at the Orangerie.
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