Courses

MUSIC COURSES

The music courses will run 9–22.7.2023

1a. Masterclasses for piano, violin and chamber music

Solo tuition for advanced students and tuition in chamber music for ready-formed ensembles. Teachers Konstantin Bogino (piano and chamber music), Mi-kyung Lee (violin) and Danel Quartet (chamber music). Courses will consist of five sessions in all, each lasting 45 minutes.

1 b. olli mustonen’s short masterclass for piano

This course includes 1 x 45 minutes of teaching from Olli Mustonen. Both the music course students and pianists outside of the courses can apply for the course.

The aim in the masterclasses is for the participants all to observe the others’ lessons as decided by their teachers. The masterclasses are open for public.

2. Music courses

Private lessons and tuition in chamber music for ready-formed ensembles. Courses will consist of five sessions in all, each lasting 45 minutes.

3. CHAMBER MUSIC WORKSHOPS

The workshops are intended for players taking part in the music courses and masterclasses. Teachers Wouter Vossen and Paavali Jumppanen. Students in the workshops will prepare chamber works for performance at the concerts on July 14 and 21. The workshop leader will play in the ensembles. The workshop is free for course participants. Those attending Wouter Vossen’s workshop should be prepared to be in Kuhmo at least for the period July 9–14 and Paavali Jumppanen’s workshop during July 16–21.

Workshop programs:

Wouter Vossen, violin (concert 14.7. at 13)
Antonín Dvořák (1841–1904):
Piano Quintet No. 2 in A, Op. 81 (violin, viola, cello and piano)

Paavali Jumppanen, piano (concert 21.7. at 13)
Amy Beach (1867–1944):
Piano Quintet in F sharp minor, Op. 67 (2 x violin, viola and cello)

COURSE FEES

Individual tuition and masterclasses €565/person
Olli Mustonen’s masterclass €90/person
Ensemble tuition (ready-formed ensemble) €485/person
Additional fee for private tuition for ensemble member €230/person

The fees include tuition, admission to the concerts, all meals and accommodation (seven nights) in classroom with no more than eight people in it.

Olli Mustonen’s short masterclass includes teaching 1 x 45 min. Does not include meals, accommodation or concert tickets.

The paid course fee will not be refunded.

If you are interested in other than classroom accommodation, you can find more information behind this link.

Students should arrive in Kuhmo no later than on the day before tuition begins. Departure is the same day as the last day of teaching is marked.