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<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><link>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/rss/en/piano-duo</link><atom:link href="https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/rss/en/piano-duo" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title>musicalchairs - Piano Duo News</title><description>The latest Piano Duo Jobs, Courses, Competitons &amp; Instrument Sales from musicalchairs - The world's leading online resource for Classical Music Professionals.</description><language>en</language><copyright>Copyright: (C) musicalchairs 2026 see https://www.musicalchairs.info/about/terms for terms and conditions of reuse.</copyright><managingEditor>features@musicalchairs.info (musicalchairs)</managingEditor><lastBuildDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100</lastBuildDate><ttl>60</ttl><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><item><title>20. International Mendelssohn Festival Summer School</title><description>The 20th Summer School of the International Mendelssohn Festival will take place from 14 to 27 September 2026. Renowned artists give master classes and concerts in Hamburg, Germany.&#13;
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Highly talented music students from all over the world come together for two weeks to present their skills in master classes and refine their playing to the highest level under professional guidance.&#13;
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Our faculty:&#13;
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Chamber Music:&#13;
Fine Arts Quartet&#13;
Sebastian Schmidt (Mandelring Quartett)&#13;
Matthias Lingenfelder (ehemals Auryn Quartett)&#13;
Juhani Lagerspetz&#13;
Talich Quartett&#13;
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Violin:&#13;
Sophia Jaffé&#13;
Jiyoon Lee&#13;
Mark Gothoni&#13;
Sebastian Schmidt&#13;
Yair Kless&#13;
Alexandra Psareva&#13;
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Viola:&#13;
Anna-Kreetta Gribajcevic&#13;
Peijun Xu&#13;
Boris Faust&#13;
Hartmut Rohde&#13;
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Violoncello:&#13;
Arto Noras&#13;
Maria Kliegel&#13;
Sebastian Klinger&#13;
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Piano:&#13;
Alon Goldstein&#13;
Stepan Simonian&#13;
Hubert Rutkowski&#13;
Annika Treutler&#13;
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Flute:&#13;
Patrick Gallois&#13;
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Clarinet:&#13;
Michel Lethiec&#13;
Julian Bliss&#13;
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Saxophone:&#13;
Asya Fateyeva</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><link>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/courses/11000?ref=254</link><guid>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/courses/11000?ref=254</guid></item><item><title>27th International Festival “Duchi d'Acquaviva”</title><description>In the beautiful city of Atri (Te) in the center of Italy, a few kilometers from the Adriatic Sea, from 3rd to 28th August 2026 will be held the 27th International Festival "Duchi d'Acquaviva" with Master Class taught by musicians of international level and Concerts of students, teachers and orchestra in the most suggestive places of the city and the Abruzzo coast.&#13;
Teachers:&#13;
P. Ciofi, singing / A. Deljavan - M. Mogilevsky - O. Catelin-Delangle, piano / S. Mintz - O. Semchuk - K. Milas - S. Farulli, violin / A. Farulli, viola / V. Radutiu, cello / D. Marc, contrabass / A. Navarra, flute / D. Orlando, oboe / G. Mirabassi - K. Spagnolo, clarinet / S. Canuti, bassoon / T. Hauschild, horn / C. Saunier, trumpet / F. Porta, bass tuba / C. Delangle, saxophone / A. Desiderio, guitar / A. Giraldi, harp / G. Iorio, bandoneon.&#13;
Very favorable conditions for board and lodging of the students.&#13;
Deadline for applications: 31st July 2026.&#13;
www.amicidellamusica2000.it&#13;
Art Director: Algino Battistini</description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:28:25 +0100</pubDate><link>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/courses/11074?ref=254</link><guid>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/courses/11074?ref=254</guid></item><item><title>International Conducting Master Class — Sebastian Lang-Lessing</title><description>We are pleased to invite you to apply for the International Master Class for Orchestral Conducting, led by the internationally acclaimed German conductor Sebastian Lang-Lessing (General Music Director: Theater Hagen) and the Hungarian National Symphony Orchestra Szeged.&#13;
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The master class will take place from 14 to 19 June 2026 in Szeged, Hungary, and forms part of the II International Ferenc Fricsay Conducting Competition.&#13;
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What We Offer&#13;
a) Active participation: podium time under the guidance of Maestro Lang-Lessing.&#13;
b) Passive participation: attendance as an auditor.&#13;
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Professional video recordings of the final concert(s).&#13;
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How to Apply&#13;
Send your CV to: booking@concert-media.com.&#13;
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We will review your application and get back to you shortly.</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:09:20 +0100</pubDate><link>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/courses/11073?ref=254</link><guid>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/courses/11073?ref=254</guid></item><item><title>4th Paul Badura-Skoda International Piano Competition</title><description>The 4th Paul Badura-Skoda International Piano Competition (Piano, Piano Duo/4 Hands, Chamber Music, Composition) &#13;
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aims to celebrate and continue the legacy of the renowned pianist Paul Badura-Skoda by providing a platform for pianists to showcase their talent worldwide&#13;
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Awards: &#13;
Main Prizes: Grand Prix Prize (€4,250), 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.&#13;
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Special Prizes include the “Wiener Klassik” Prize, Special Jury Prize, and Honorable Mentions.&#13;
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The 1st prize winner in each category and the Grand Prix winner will have the honor of performing live at Mozarthaus Vienna – Bösendorfer Hall on October 18, 2026. This prize also includes audio and video recordings of the concert and award ceremony, as well as a professional photo shoot.&#13;
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Submission Deadline: JUN 30, 2026 &#13;
Results Announcement: JULY 15, 2026</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:18:15 +0100</pubDate><link>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5979?ref=254</link><guid>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5979?ref=254</guid></item><item><title>Rheinau Masterclasses</title><description>The Rheinau Masterclasses place a distinctive focus on the instruments of the woodwind quintet and their specific repertoire, bringing both together in an intensive week of teaching and concerts. The programme is tailored to the individual needs of young musicians and complemented by chamber music opportunities.&#13;
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Faculty:&#13;
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Flute: Sarah Rumer (Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Lucerne University of Music)&#13;
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Oboe: Fabien Thouand (Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, HEMU Lausanne)&#13;
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Clarinet &amp; Bass Clarinet: Sérgio Pires (Musikkollegium Winterthur, London Symphony Orchestra); Bernhard Röthlisberger (Bern Symphony Orchestra, Bern Symphony Orchestra, Zurich University of Arts)&#13;
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Bassoon: Matthias Racz (onhalle-Orchester Zürich, Zurich University of Arts)&#13;
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Horn: Olivier Darbellay (Bern Symphony Orchestra,  Lucerne University of Music, HEMU Fribourg)&#13;
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Piano &amp; Ensembles: Benjamin Engeli (Soloist)&#13;
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Accordion: Viviane Chassot (Soloist, Winterthur Conservatory)</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><link>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/courses/11052?ref=254</link><guid>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/courses/11052?ref=254</guid></item><item><title>NE Online Competition → Academy &amp; Concerts in France</title><description>“Nouvelles Étoiles” is an international artistic platform bringing together young musicians from around the world and offering a unique pathway from online participation to live performance opportunities in France.&#13;
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Online Competition&#13;
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The competition is held online and serves as a selection stage for participation in our live projects in France.&#13;
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Participants submit video performances and receive diplomas and professional evaluation.&#13;
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All instruments!&#13;
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Application deadline: June 30&#13;
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Prize winners and selected candidates are invited to take part in the Academy, Festival and concerts in France.&#13;
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New categories : Conducting and Composition&#13;
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Laureates benefit from:&#13;
– invitations to perform in France&#13;
– opportunities to perform as soloists with orchestra in Paris &#13;
– participation in international academies and festivals&#13;
– performance opportunities in other countries through our partners&#13;
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Shine bright, New Stars!</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><link>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5965?ref=254</link><guid>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5965?ref=254</guid></item><item><title>Ticino Musica Festival Academy - Masterclass 2026</title><description>From July 19 to July 31 2026, the Ticino Musica Festival offers a new edition of its prestigious Academy Materclasses dedicated to emerging young musicians. Set in the heart of the beautiful Ticino region, it gives participants the opportunity to study with internationally renowned teachers.&#13;
Discounts for Early Registration!&#13;
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Marcin Habela (voice) 19-23.7&#13;
Roberto Plano (piano) 19-31.7&#13;
Ulrich Koella (piano accompaniment/chamber music with piano) 19-31.7&#13;
Stefano Molardi (organ, harpsichord, fortepiano) 19-23.7&#13;
Alessandro Moccia (violin/chamber music) 19-28.7&#13;
Diyang Mei (viola) 21-31.7&#13;
Asier Polo (cello) 19-31.7&#13;
Gloria JeeEun Park &amp; Philipp Jundt (flute) 19-31.7&#13;
Ivan Podyomov (oboe/baroque oboe) 19-31.7&#13;
Romain Guyot (clarinet) 19-31.7&#13;
Andrea Cellacchi (bassoon) 19-31.7&#13;
Christian Lampert (horn) 19-24.7&#13;
Frits Damrow (trumpet) 19-24.7&#13;
Vincent Lepape (trombone) 19-24.7&#13;
Ricardo Carvalhoso (tuba) 19-24.7&#13;
Pablo Márquez (guitar) 19-31.7&#13;
Gabor Meszaros (chamber music) 19-31.7</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><link>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/courses/11012?ref=254</link><guid>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/courses/11012?ref=254</guid></item><item><title>6th International Music Competition Małopolska 2026 online</title><description>We cordially invite everyone who loves music and wants to present their musical passion to participate in the 6th edition of the International Music Competition Małopolska 2026 online.&#13;
The participants of the Competition can be students of all artistic institutions, amateurs and professional musicians.</description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><link>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5919?ref=254</link><guid>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5919?ref=254</guid></item><item><title>23rd Padova International Music Competition</title><description>The 23rd edition of Padova International Music Competition includes:&#13;
1) International Music Competition for Soloists and Orchestra (Preliminary stages online and Final Round live with Orchestra);&#13;
2) International Music Competition Premio Città di Padova (open to all the categories for age);&#13;
3) Virtuositè Prize (reserved to the virtuosity music);&#13;
The concerts for the winners will be organized in beautiful cities and locations in Venice, Padova, Abano Terme and others.</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><link>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5926?ref=254</link><guid>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5926?ref=254</guid></item><item><title>Encore Music Projects 13th International Summer School</title><description>Intense and highly rewarding residential programme for strings and piano with unrivaled hours of one-to one tuition. The 13th International Summer Music School UK organised by Encore Music Projects follows on from eleven hugely successful courses in previous years, and we are delighted that our 2026 summer school will take place at Wells Cathedral Specialist Music School in Somerset, UK, one of the most prestigious music schools in the world. Courses for Piano, Strings, Chamber Ensembles, Conducting, Composition, Theory, String Orchestra, designed for intermediate/advanced students. Expert tuition from world-class teachers and performers will focus on development of technique, musical styles, interpretation, stage performance and competition/audition preparation.The emphasis is on making music together. Daily one-to-one lessons, chamber music coaching sessions, violin/cello masterclasses/ensembles, piano masterclasses, string orchestra. Set in the historic City of Wells.</description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:19:18 +0000</pubDate><link>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/courses/10985?ref=254</link><guid>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/courses/10985?ref=254</guid></item><item><title>Yehudi Menuhin Summer School</title><description>Course 1 (20-25 July 2026) offers tuition on violin, viola, cello, harp, piano, composition&#13;
Course 2 (27 July - 1 August 2026) offers tuition on violin, viola, cello, double bass, classical guitar, piano, composition&#13;
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Choose between two immersive programmes designed for young musicians aged 11-16 who have reached the standard of Grade 5 or above on any of the instruments named above. Students of composition are also welcome. Each course will be led by the teaching staff of the Yehudi Menuhin School, who bring a wealth of experience and will ensure each student receives comprehensive and inspiring instruction.&#13;
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The programme includes individual instrumental lessons, chamber music, orchestra and choir, academic workshops, and performance opportunities. New for 2026 is an 'Introduction to Conducting' as an optional extra. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and perform alongside a talented group of like-minded young people and enjoy a taste of what life is like as a pupil</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:35:59 +0000</pubDate><link>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/courses/10970?ref=254</link><guid>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/courses/10970?ref=254</guid></item><item><title>2026 Berlin-Bechstein Summer Academy </title><description>Climb to the top of the classical music world! Learn from professors whose students perform in the Berliner Philharmoniker, have won the Queen Elisabeth, Malko, and other major competitions. In collaboration with the Berlin-Bechstein Stiftung, Project Zero hosts a Summer Academy in Berlin.&#13;
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Date: August 11–17, 2026&#13;
Location: Carl Bechstein Saal, Berlin, Germany&#13;
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Professors:&#13;
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Piano: Markus Groh, Ilja Scheps, Gerrit Zitterbart, Konrad Maria Engel, Eldar Nebolsin&#13;
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Chamber Music / Accompanying: Boris Kusnezow&#13;
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Strings: Mark Gothoni, Boris Garlitsky, Tomasz Tomaszewski, Keiko Urushihara, Stephan Picard, Eszter Haffner, Hartmut Rohde, Troels Svane, Konstantin Heidrich&#13;
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Conducting: Ulrich Windfuhr&#13;
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Orchestras: Berliner Symphoniker | Berlin Academy Chamber Orchestra | Neue Sinfonieorchester Berlin&#13;
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Registration: from €450&#13;
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Deadlines&#13;
Full Scholarship: June 30th&#13;
Conducting Academy &amp; Orchestral Soloist (3 remain): May 31&#13;
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More info please check our website!</description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:29:50 +0000</pubDate><link>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/courses/10965?ref=254</link><guid>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/courses/10965?ref=254</guid></item><item><title>PMIC &amp; PMIC Pro</title><description>We are an international online music competition created to celebrate talent, creativity, and passion for music.&#13;
We proudly offer two competition options:&#13;
•	PMIC Pro – for university students and musicians worldwide&#13;
•	PMIC (Youth Competition) – open to young talents up to 21 years of age.&#13;
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Whether you are an instrumentalist, singer, composer/songwriter, PMIC is a welcoming platform where you can share your music with an international audience and receive thoughtful, professional written feedback from our expert jury. Our competitions are open in different instrument and age categories. New category in 2026: Choir!&#13;
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PMIC and PMIC Pro Main Prizes:&#13;
• Prize Winners’ Concert at the beautiful Nádor Hall in Budapest&#13;
• Free professional mixing and mastering of your selected audio works.&#13;
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If you’re ready for a challenge, apply to our competition and let your music shine! Our 9 jury members would love to hear your performance.&#13;
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https://premiermusic.eu/&#13;
https://pmiconline.eu/</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><link>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5848?ref=254</link><guid>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5848?ref=254</guid></item><item><title>Cadenza International Summer Music School</title><description>Cadenza International Summer Music School for Strings and Piano was founded in 1992. Each year an exceptional group of musicians from school age through to undergraduates, postgraduates, teachers, amateurs, and faculty meet for a week and collaborate in a flexible and creative environment.&#13;
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Solo work and chamber music form the basis of the course. There are performance opportunities and masterclasses throughout the week, as well as side by side staff/student chamber groups. Most students mix solo and chamber music, which is organised in advance. However some prefer to focus exclusively on chamber music, and others on important solo work.&#13;
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The course is residential at the Purcell School in Bushey, North London, and runs from 18 - 23 July 2026.</description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><link>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/courses/10862?ref=254</link><guid>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/courses/10862?ref=254</guid></item><item><title>Chigiana Summer Academy 2026</title><description>Composition S.SCIARRINO&#13;
Singing W.MATTEUZZI&#13;
Orchestral Conducting Course&#13;
Ordinary L.ACOCELLA&#13;
Master D.GATTI&#13;
Choral Conducting L.DONATI&#13;
Piano L.ZILBERSTEIN&#13;
Organ T.ESCAICH&#13;
Percussion A.CAGGIANO&#13;
Guitar E.FISK&#13;
Guitar &amp; Chamber Music with guitar G.PUDDU&#13;
Flute P.GALLOIS&#13;
Oboe C.SCHMITT&#13;
Clarinet A.CARBONARE&#13;
Trumpet J.BERWAERTS&#13;
Violin S.ACCARDO - I.GRINGOLTS&#13;
Viola T.ZIMMERMANN | S.SOULEZ-LARIVIÉRE&#13;
Cello D.GERINGAS – J.-G. QUEYRAS&#13;
Double Bass G.ETTORRE&#13;
String Quartet &amp; Chamber Music for piano and strings C.GREENSMITH&#13;
Innovation in Chamber Music D.KRAKAUER | K.TAGG&#13;
Live Electronics. Sound &amp; Music Computing A.VIDOLIN | N.BERNARDINI&#13;
The Art of Improvvisation S.BATTAGLIA&#13;
Baroque Singing S.MINGARDO - L.ABADIE&#13;
Harpsichord, Basso continuo &amp; Fortepiano F.BIRSAK&#13;
Baroque Flute M.GATTI&#13;
Baroque Oboe A.BERNARDINI&#13;
Viola da Gamba V.GHIELMI&#13;
Baroque Violin and Viola E.CITTERIO&#13;
Baroque Cello M.TESTORI&#13;
Composition for Historical Instruments S.FONTANELLI</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:32:08 +0000</pubDate><link>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/courses/10874?ref=254</link><guid>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/courses/10874?ref=254</guid></item><item><title>New York Carnegie Hall debut!</title><description>GOLDEN CLASSICAL MUSIC AWARDS INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION&#13;
Winners' Concert at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York&#13;
- Online Competition (Video Selection)&#13;
- Open to all nationalities and ages&#13;
- Piano, Strings, Voice, Wind and Chamber Music&#13;
- Winners' Concert at Carnegie Hall (New York) in December 2026.&#13;
- Application Deadline: June 22, 2026.</description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:39:48 +0000</pubDate><link>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5832?ref=254</link><guid>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5832?ref=254</guid></item><item><title>Campus delle Arti 2026 - Summer Masterclasses &amp; Festival 16-26/7</title><description>Join a summer of music, fun &amp; international excellence! Courses for all: orchestral programs, masterclasses &amp; workshops under Artistic Director Angela Chiofalo.&#13;
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ON HOLIDAY WITH YOUR INSTRUMENT (ages 8–16, 19–26 July): instrument lessons, choir &amp; orchestra workshops, improvisation, chamber music, physical activity, full board in a 4-star hotel.&#13;
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MASTERCLASSES (all ages):&#13;
PIANO: Pietro De Maria, Filippo Gamba, Massimiliano Ferrati, Michele D’Ambrosio, Cecilia Grillo&#13;
VIOLIN: Boris Garlitsky, Ulf Wallin, Lorenzo Rüdiger&#13;
VIOLA &amp; CHAMBER MUSIC: Jean Sulem, Simone Gramaglia&#13;
CELLO: Orfeo Mandozzi, Francesco Storino, Erica Piccotti&#13;
BASS CLARINET &amp; CLARINET: Davide Lattuada, Andraž Golob, Rui Ferreira&#13;
FLUTE: Nicola Campitelli&#13;
GUITAR: Arturo Tallini, Gian Marco Ciampa&#13;
VOICE: Luciano Borin&#13;
CHAMBER MUSIC: Simone Gramaglia, Simone Rugani, Erica Piccotti&#13;
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- CAMPUS AWARD: online preselection, live final, gala concert, prize concerts&#13;
- Scholarships&amp;special discounts available. &#13;
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camp</description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><link>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/courses/10812?ref=254</link><guid>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/courses/10812?ref=254</guid></item><item><title>23rd International Competition "Luigi Zanuccoli"</title><description>The 23rd edition of the International Competition "Luigi Zanuccoli" will take place from the 18th to the 31st of May 2026 in the charming historical town of Sogliano al Rubicone, Italy. The Competition is open to Soloists of all instruments, Chamber Music, Ensembles, Orchestras, Choirs, Music Schools and this year we have the Special Section in: "Opera Singing" (1st Prize: €2.000, 2nd Prize: €1.000, 3rd Prize: €700). Prizes include Concerts for Italian and International Festivals, Monetary Scholarships, Diplomas and Musical Instruments. All applications must be submitted online. Please see the website for full rules and regulations, prizes and further information. Email Inquiries: zanuccoli@classicallmusic.com</description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><link>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5769?ref=254</link><guid>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5769?ref=254</guid></item><item><title>Adria Music Academy</title><description>Join us this summer at the Adria Music Academy, an international summer music program taking place July 31 – August 7, 2026, in Kotor, Montenegro, in collaboration with the KotorArt International Festival. Designed for intermediate and advanced students of piano, violin, cello, and clarinet, the Academy offers focused professional training in individual instruction, chamber music, and performance, set in a historic Adriatic setting. Students participate in private lessons, chamber coaching, masterclasses, and concerts, with opportunities to perform both solo and ensemble repertoire as part of an immersive artistic experience. Applications are now open at www.adriamusicacademy.com</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:05:17 +0000</pubDate><link>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/courses/10768?ref=254</link><guid>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/courses/10768?ref=254</guid></item><item><title>8th Finlandia International Piano Competition 2026</title><description>8th Finlandia International Piano Competition 2026 &#13;
(Previously WPTA Finland IPC)&#13;
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Piano Solo | Duo/Duet | Concerto Categories&#13;
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Application is now open | Deadline: 31st May 2026&#13;
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Open to pianists of all nationalities&#13;
✦ Up to 35 years old&#13;
✦ Solo, Piano duo/duet &amp; Concerto categories&#13;
✦ Free Choice Repertoire&#13;
✦ Submission of video recording&#13;
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Prizes &amp; Awards&#13;
✦ Top Winners Gala Concert &amp; Award Ceremony in Helsinki, August 2026&#13;
✦ Live Masterclasses &amp; Performance in Helsinki&#13;
✦ Certificate of Achievement&#13;
✦ Scholarships to International Music Festivals and Masterclasses&#13;
✦ Written feedback by international jury panel&#13;
✦ Teacher Excellence Awards&#13;
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Be part of a vibrant and professional community where pianists meet to learn, perform, and connect. Whether you’re an emerging talent or an experienced pianist, this is a unique opportunity to perform and experience one of Northern Europe’s most distinctive music-and-nature cities.</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:45:57 +0000</pubDate><link>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5774?ref=254</link><guid>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5774?ref=254</guid></item><item><title>Musical Odyssey Masterclasses</title><description>Summer Masterclasses with a difference: intensive tuition from leading musicians and pedagogues and sponsored concert engagements.&#13;
The Musical Odyssey summer course offers masterclasses in piano, flute and voice as well as coaching sessions in piano accompaniment and piano/vocal duos delivered by an inspiring artist-faculty. All musicians are encouraged to take a close look at today’s concert experience — place, time, length, programming, staging, speaking, etc.— and how these components impact 21st century audiences.&#13;
Musical Odyssey musicians perform in evening concerts at the Vouleftikon, once the seat of Greek Parliament and in an outdoor concerts in charming old squares of Nafplio.&#13;
Our faculty share their experience as professional performers highlighting the many aspects that a young artist should pay attention to for a successful career.&#13;
Uniquely, the Musical Odyssey summer course offers sponsored concert engagements in the UK, Germany and Greece to our promising young artist</description><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><link>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/courses/10720?ref=254</link><guid>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/courses/10720?ref=254</guid></item><item><title>Giovani in Crescendo 2026 - Digital Edition</title><description>GIOVANI IN CRESCENDO 2026 - Music and Singing Competition (digital edition)&#13;
Orchestra Sinfonica G. Rossini (G. Rossini Symphony Orchestra) with the patronage of the Ministry of Education, University and Research and the Municipality of Pesaro are proud to announce the 13th edition of the "Giovani in Crescendo - digital edition 2026" Music Competition.&#13;
The goal of the competition is to promote the exchange of musical experiences, in order to provide young participants with an important opportunity for growth as performers, as musicians and, above all, as individuals.&#13;
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GIOVANI IN CRESCENDO 2026 - Concorso di musica e canto&#13;
L’Orchestra Sinfonica G. Rossini, con il patrocinio del Ministero dell’Istruzione e del Comune di Pesaro, indice la XIII edizione del Concorso Musicale “Giovani in Crescendo – 2026”. Quest’anno il Concorso non potrà essere in presenza, a causa di lavori urgenti del Teatro Rossini, nostra sede storica fin dalla prima edizione, ma sarà una digital edition.</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:44:18 +0000</pubDate><link>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5765?ref=254</link><guid>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5765?ref=254</guid></item><item><title>Hattori Foundation Senior Awards 2026</title><description>Instrumental soloists (21-27 years of age) and chamber ensembles (average age 21-27 years), are invited to apply for financial assistance from the Hattori Foundation for living expenses and projects taking place between 1 September 2026 and 31 August 2027.&#13;
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Awards may be offered for:&#13;
&gt; financial assistance relating to intensive private study in the UK or abroad&#13;
&gt; financial assistance to attend masterclasses&#13;
&gt; living allowance and travel expenses in connection with a post-graduate course&#13;
&gt; living allowance in the UK to reduce the need for work unrelated to performance&#13;
&gt; financial assistance (sponsorship) in connection with concert performances&#13;
&gt; travelling expenses in order to enter international competitions&#13;
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For full details and application forms please visit the website.</description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:32:44 +0000</pubDate><link>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5762?ref=254</link><guid>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5762?ref=254</guid></item><item><title>Festival &amp; Academy Verão Clássico 2026 (Lisbon – Portugal)</title><description>12th Festival &amp; Academy Verão Clássico&#13;
20 July to 1 August 2026&#13;
Lisbon, Portugal&#13;
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Masterclasses and concerts with world renowned musicians and professors:&#13;
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☑️ Anna Samuil • Vocal&#13;
☑️ Eszter Haffner • Violin&#13;
☑️ Stephan Picard • Violin&#13;
☑️ Esther Hoppe • Violin&#13;
☑️ Lena Neudauer • Violin&#13;
☑️ Lars Anders Tomter • Viola&#13;
☑️ Edgar Moreau • Cello&#13;
☑️ Giovanni Gnocchi • Cello&#13;
☑️ Alexandra Scott • Double bass&#13;
☑️ Eldar Nebolsin • Piano&#13;
☑️ Filipe Pinto-Ribeiro • Piano&#13;
☑️ Pascal Moraguès • Clarinet&#13;
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Daily Masterclasses and concert opportunities for the participants during the Festival. &#13;
All Masterclasses' participants are candidates for VERÃO CLÁSSICO Awards.</description><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><link>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/courses/10694?ref=254</link><guid>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/courses/10694?ref=254</guid></item><item><title>6th London Youth International Competition Piano/ Flute/ Chamber</title><description>6th extended edition LYPCO 2026&#13;
London Youth International Competition&#13;
for Piano, Flute and Chamber Ensembles (with flute). www.lypco.co.uk&#13;
Winners' concert live on the 5th September in London, UK. &#13;
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Application deadline: &#13;
25th May 2026&#13;
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Applications open: 15th March 2026&#13;
Early bird applications submitted before the end of March get 20% discount.&#13;
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The Competition will be held online.&#13;
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Special awards for the best performance of music by Ludwig van Beethoven as well as by contemporary composer Sally Wave (piano and chamber music).&#13;
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You will be listened to by participants in many countries (17 last year) and top adjudicators, so make your recording to the best of your ability.&#13;
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The competition's main aim is to encourage everyone’s deep interest in music. But rest assured, we are also offering many cash prizes (including most YouTube likes).&#13;
For more details, visit our website.&#13;
Closing date: 25th May 2026</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:26:10 +0000</pubDate><link>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5716?ref=254</link><guid>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5716?ref=254</guid></item><item><title>Music Academy Forte</title><description>ONE ROUND COMPETITION WITHOUT PRE-SELECTION “MUSIC ACADEMY FORTE” is open to musicians from all around the world on Solo, Chamber Music, Piano Ensemble (DUO or 4 Hands): &#13;
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For Professionals &amp; Amateurs&#13;
CATEGORIES of different ages &#13;
From Age 6 To Adults (No Age Limit)&#13;
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Chamber Music, Piano Ensembles&#13;
Solo:&#13;
Piano, Guitar&#13;
Vocal: Classical, Contemporary&#13;
Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass&#13;
Woodwinds: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon&#13;
Brass: Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Tuba&#13;
Others: Accordion, Harp*, Percussion* Etc.&#13;
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July 3rd, 2026		&#13;
ON PREMISE, in Brussel, Belgium  OR ONLINE (video recording):&#13;
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Prizes:&#13;
-1-2-3-4-5-6 prizes (diplomas)&#13;
-Grant for participation in international masterclasses in Belgium&#13;
-Concerts and festivals in Europe&#13;
-Prize for the youngest promising participants in each category&#13;
-Same special gifts&#13;
-Cash prizes&#13;
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Deadline: June 15th, 2026 based on: “First come – first served” principal&#13;
Inscription can be closed before the deadline if number of</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 13:19:27 +0000</pubDate><link>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5680?ref=254</link><guid>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5680?ref=254</guid></item><item><title>MUSIC ACADEMY FORTE</title><description>The 6th edition of international festival “MUSIC ACADEMY FORTE” &#13;
music masterclasses | competition | dance  &amp; musical workshop | concerts in Lier, Belgium&#13;
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Internationally acclaimed music&amp;dance workshop in a center of Europe are open from 8 y.o. without age limit&#13;
MUSIC:	&#13;
piano, violin, viola, cello, flute, trumpet, vocal, guitar, composition, percussion&#13;
DANCE &amp; MUSICAL &#13;
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July 6-12th, 2025 	WORKSHOP &amp; GALA PERFORMANCE at the end&#13;
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GENERAL INFO:&#13;
• MUSIC: Individual solo music masterclasses with the world class professionals&#13;
• DANCE, MUSICAL&#13;
• Rehearsals for chamber music&#13;
• Orchestra rehearsals&#13;
• Participation in concerts, competition&#13;
• Cultural program in Lier&#13;
• DANCE, MUSICAL&#13;
• Sport activities&#13;
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We create numerous chamber music groups based on the level of participants &#13;
Registration MUSIC: January 1st -May 15th, 2026&#13;
Registration DANEC &amp;. MUSICAL  January 1st-June 15th, 2026&#13;
“First come – first served”&#13;
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www.musicacademy.be&#13;
Nataliya Chepurenko&#13;
info@musicacademy.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 12:47:03 +0000</pubDate><link>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/courses/10612?ref=254</link><guid>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/courses/10612?ref=254</guid></item><item><title>British Isles Music Festival 2026</title><description>Join a global community of emerging professional musicians at the British Isles Music Festival 2026, taking place from 14-22 July 2026 at Sherborne School for Girls, Dorset, UK. This immersive, residential course is designed for instrumentalists aged 16-32 who are passionate about chamber music and performance. Students receive daily coaching, individual lessons, and take part in public concerts alongside a distinguished faculty of international artists. With an average of 60 participants from 20 countries, BIMF is where you can make connections for life. &#13;
Professors:&#13;
Flute Susan Milan		    	               &#13;
Flute Nina Robertson&#13;
Oboe Christopher O’Neal	               &#13;
Clarinet Richard Hosford&#13;
Bassoon Sarah Burnett		               &#13;
Horn Jeffrey Bryant&#13;
Violin Philippe Honoré		               &#13;
Violin Igor Keller&#13;
Viola Yuko Inoue			               &#13;
Cello Christopher Jepson&#13;
Harp Gabriella Dall’Olio	    	               &#13;
Harpsichord Robert&#13;
Piano Daniel King Smith</description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:46:26 +0000</pubDate><link>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/courses/10510?ref=254</link><guid>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/courses/10510?ref=254</guid></item><item><title>Filadelfia Competitions</title><description>XVII - PAOLO SERRAO SPECIAL PRIZE €2,000&#13;
- A prize concert or masterclass - &#13;
Olympus Musicus - International Music Festival - Prague&#13;
and numerous other prizes .&#13;
The competition is open to young musicians of any nationality .&#13;
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 08 2026</description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><link>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5536?ref=254</link><guid>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5536?ref=254</guid></item><item><title>5° concorso di esecuzione musicale città di Maruggio</title><description>Il 5° Concorso Internazionale di esecuzione musicale “Città di Maruggio” è organizzato dall’Associazione di Promozione Sociale “TETRAGRAMMA” di Maruggio (Ta) . Il Concorso si svolgerà dal 11/05/2026 al 14/05/2026 presso il Teatro Impero di Maruggio (Ta)  e nell’auditoium San Giovanni Bosco di Manduria (Ta) con scadenza il 05/05/2026.Il concorso è aperto a tutti i musicisti di entrambi i sessi e nazionalità.&#13;
The 5th International Music Performance Competition “Città di Maruggio” is organized by the Social Promotion Association “ TETRAGRAMMA ” of Maruggio (TA). The Competition will take place from 11/05/2026 to 14/05/2026 at the Teatro Impero in Maruggio (TA) and in the San Giovanni Bosco auditorium in Manduria (TA) with a deadline of 05/05/2026. The competition is open to all musicians of both sexes and nationalities. The Sections are: Electric Guitar, Drum Set (drums), Soloists, Chamber Music and School Orchestras.</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 11:21:25 +0000</pubDate><link>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5551?ref=254</link><guid>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5551?ref=254</guid></item><item><title>Encore Music Projects 13th International Summer School</title><description>Intense and highly rewarding residential programme for strings and piano with unrivaled hours of one-to one tuition. The 13th International Summer Music School UK organised by Encore Music Projects follows on from eleven hugely successful courses in previous years, and we are delighted that our 2026 summer school will take place at Wells Cathedral Specialist Music School in Somerset, UK, one of the most prestigious music schools in the world. Courses for Piano, Strings, Chamber Ensembles, Conducting, Composition, Theory, String Orchestra, designed for intermediate/advanced students. Expert tuition from world-class teachers and performers will focus on development of technique, musical styles, interpretation, stage performance and competition/audition preparation.The emphasis is on making music together. Daily one-to-one lessons, chamber music coaching sessions, violin/cello masterclasses/ensembles, piano masterclasses, string orchestra. Set in the historic City of Wells.</description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 12:12:59 +0100</pubDate><link>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/courses/10453?ref=254</link><guid>https://debussy.musicalchairs.info/courses/10453?ref=254</guid></item></channel></rss>
