2026 Fiestravaganza International Music Academy

Duration:

From: July 22, 2026 to: July 31, 2026

Venue:

Carl Bechstein Hall,
Brunsbütteler Damm 136a,
13581 Berlin,
Germany,
Fax:

Instruments:

Lecturers:

Piano

Prof. Christian Petersen

Piano

Prof. Christian A. Pohl

Piano

Prof. Lucas Blondeel

Piano

Shaun Choo

Further information:

Cost

PIANO:
Enhanced Participation: 2899 Euro
Basic Participation: 2299 Euro

STRINGS:
Enhanced Participation: 2599 Euro
Basic Participation: 1999 Euro

Accommodation INCLUDED!

*For quality control purposes, recordings are explicitly for personal use only and may not be uploaded on public platforms without prior written permission.
**Subjected to a live audition process. Please see FAQ on payment below for more details.

Registration/Information:

Shaun
Wilhelm-Caspar-Wegely-Platz 4
10623 Berlin
Germany
Phone: +491731529770
Fax:
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Website: https://fiestravaganza.com

Remarks:

Join the fourth edition of the Fiestravaganza International Music Academy (FIMA) in Berlin, July 23–31, 2026, partnering with the University of the Arts Berlin (UdK).

What we offer:
* Intensive masterclasses with elite faculty: Prof. Björn Lehmann, Prof. Lucas Blondeel, Prof. Christian Petersen and Shaun Choo.
* Lessons on modern/historic pianos from Bechstein's Vintage Keyboard Collection.
* Workshops on Fortepiano, Piano Methodology, interdisciplinary topics.
* Chamber music with string peers and Berlin ensembles (Fiestravaganza Ensemble, Viatores Quartet).
* Solo, chamber, orchestral performances in UdK's halls.\

STRINGS CATEGORY
* Coaching/masterclasses with Artemis Quartet (Prof. Gregor Sigl, UdK), Viatores Quartet, Fiestravaganza Ensemble.
* Present solo, chamber, orchestral works.
* Rehearse chamber music with piano peers/mentors.
* Perform in UdK venues.
* Selected soloists play concerto movements with Camerata Fiestravaganza.

Cultural Bonus: New Goethe-Institut collaboration offers discounted German courses, curated Berlin cultural programs (picnics, quizzes, open-air concerts) for deeper immersion and connections.

Click here to register: https://fiestravaganza.com/