Stauffer Center for Strings in Cremona, one of the most prestigious academies for young string instrumentalists, is going to conclude this exciting academic year with exclusive Masterclasses and workshops, opened to talented string players.
All the courses are entirely free of charge, a unique opportunity to meet and work with some of the most renowned artists in the world.
Courses activated in June and July:
Stauffer Creative Associates Program – Gabriela Montero – Chamber Music & Piano
21 – 24 June 2022
For Violin, Viola, Cello and Piano
Deadline: 2 June 2022
“The Collaborative Pianist” is a masterclass dedicated to the role of the pianist in chamber music, in which students will have the opportunity to explore the interactions between piano and string instruments.
Stauffer Creative Associates Program – Workshop for strings with Abel Selaocoe
22 – 25 June 2022
For Violin, Viola, Cello and Double bass
Deadline: 3 June 2022
Abel Selaocoe, South African cellist who is redefining the boundaries of his instrument, will lead an exclusive masterclass at the Stauffer Academy on music and interculturality. Music will be approached with the aim of connecting different cultures, between tradition and contemporaneity.
Stauffer Masterclass – Odon Racz – Double bass
1 – 5 July 2022
For Double Bassists
Deadline: 25 May 2022
With this masterclass, Ödön Rácz wants to pass on his experience as a double bass soloist with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, where he has had the honour of working with renowned conductors and soloists. Through his many years of experience in preparing for auditions, solo performances, and his familiarity with the stage, this masterclass is a fundamental resource for young double bassists who want to establish themselves in the world of classical music.
Stauffer Residencies – Masterclass with Ensemble intercontemporain – Contemporary music
4 – 8 July 2022
For Violin, Viola, Cello, Double bass, and Piano
Deadline: 10 June 2022
“Out of the Strings” is an exclusive course of the Stauffer Academy, which hosts in residence some musicians of the presitigious Ensemble intercontemporain. In this course, students will be able to work with some of the leading experts in the contemporary repertoire, through a series of masterclasses, ensemble rehearsals, and concert opportunities with the Professors, studying the languages of today’s music and performance techniques.
Stauffer Creative Associates Program – Workshop for strings with Aleksey Igudesman & Roby Lakatos
11 – 16 July 2022
For Violin, Viola, Cello and Double bass
Deadline: 3 June 2022
Aleksey Igudesman, versatile composer and violinist, will lead the workshop ‘Strings around the World’. The programme explores different styles, techniques and genres of music, with the collaboration of Roby Lakatos. Using classical and ethnic music, as well as his own eclectic compositions and improvisation, Aleksey Igudesman explores different playing techniques, mixing them with movement and dance. Rhythms outside the common classical repertoire, alternative sound production and stylistic ornaments from Indian, Arabic, Celtic, Balkan, klezmer, jazz and rock music also come into play. Another aspect explored will be humour, and how to communicate it through one’s instrument. The workshop is based on violin technique and welcomes all instrumentalists to join in the fun. Physical movement and dance during performance, a speciality of Igudesman, will also be an integral part of this unusual workshop.
Stauffer Masterclass – Lisa Batiashvili – Violin
24 – 27 July 2022
Deadline: 15 June 2022
An exclusive masterclass with Lisa Batiashvili, one of the most highly regarded and eclectic violinists of her generation. The course is aimed at young violinists and violinists of great artistic talent up to 30 years of age.
For additional information visit the Accademia Stauffer website or send an e-mail.
