Course Description
General Information
The Course Musiktage am Rhein includes:
- accommodation and three buffet meals (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- individual lessons: at least 5 x 60 minutes (3 times for half course)
- Chamber orchestra concerts with mentors
- collaborative pianist
- performances arranged at beautiful venues
- All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation signed by our renowned faculty.
Half course 1
Course start and check in: 21.July.2025, 12am (Arrival upon request on 20.July possible)
Course end and departure: 27.July.2025
Half course 2
Course start and check in: 28.July.2025, 12am (Arrival upon request on 27.July possible)
Course end and departure: 03.August.2025
Whole course
Course start and check in: 21.July.2025, 12am (Arrival upon request on 20.July possible)
Course end and departure: 03.August.2025
LOCATION
Landesmusikakademie Rheinland -Pfalz
Am Heinrichhaus 2
56566 Neuwied-Engers
The Mastercourse
Dear musician,
Do you have an upcoming competition and you want to
perform the repertoire in front of an audience?
Do you want to get input from international masters
or get to know your next university professor?
Do you want to increase active ensemble playing skills
or play as a soloist with orchestra?
Then this course might be for you!
The Mastercourse of Musiktage am Rhein is focused on the art of performance. Feeling comfortable on stage is essential for artists to express themselves fully, deliver a convincing and clear interpretation, and create a strong connection with the audience. In addition to individual lessons with renowned faculty, students will work and perform alongside professional musicians, gaining inspiration from their skills.
Over the course of two weeks, we will also explore the intersections between performing solo repertoire, chamber music, and orchestral music. Students will have the opportunity and challenge to perform in multiple concerts, both solo repertoire and with the festival string orchestra. The top participants will have the chance to perform selected solo pieces accompanied by the festival string orchestra.
What are the main activities of the mastercourse?
INDIVIDUAL MASTERCLASSES
- Each participant will receive 5 individual masterclasses(3 in case of half course) by renown international professors and soloists.
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
- Each participant will participate in 3 chamber orchestra concerts during the festival (1 or 2 in case of half course) lead by our invited mentors of the Mainzer Virtuosi Ensemble.
- The best participants will have the chance to perform as soloists with the orchestra (see application form for selection process)
CHAMBER MUSIC GROUPS
- Participants can also choose to join a chamber music group (Piano duo sonatas, trio quartet...) with other students of the mastercourse. The groups will be organized after the application process is finished.
MORNING CONCERTS
- Morning concerts offer all participants the possibility to perform the repertoire they prepared in the masterclasses as well as chamber music pieces.
- Each participant will have the chance to perform at least two solorepertoire pieces – solo or with piano accompaniment.
EVENING CONCERTS
- Evening concers feature the festival chamber orchestra as well as solo and chamber music performed by the best students and our faculty.
FURTHER ACTIVITIES
- German course for international students
- Trip to Beethoven´s house in the city of Bonn
- For young participants (10-15 years): Special ensemble and chamber music
Here is an example of how a daily timetable might look like
Who can apply for the mastercourse?
Anyone interested in taking lessons with our faculty is welcomed to send the application!
ADVANCED PLAYERS:
To join the main group activities (chamber orchestra, chamber music) we recommend that your level is at least of a pre collegue applicant and your
age 16.
Bachelor and Master students are among our regular applicants. You can check our concert programs of past years for getting a more precise idea.
JUNIOR PLAYERS
For young (10-15 years) or less advanced partcipants we will arrange chamber music or orchestra groups according to your level so that also you can get a valuable experience!
Course rooms
Musiktage am Rhein will take place in the Landesmusikakademie Rheinland-Pfalz (LMAK).
Rehearsal rooms include: Studios in the LMAK, as well as large studios in the Engers Castle. There are practice rooms in the LMAK, and all participants can practice in their own rooms.
Bedrooms and restaurant
Double and multi-bed rooms are located in the LMAK.
All three buffet meals are served in the restaurant of Heinrichhaus.
