FAB Masterclasses

July 16-28, 2025

Places are limited! (Maximum 100 participants)

*Registration is possible for all artists listed below (except for Maxim Vengerov), if individual lessons are requested, a 25% discount will be applied to individual fees.

The masterclass fee includes:

• Four individual 45-minute lessons with the selected artists, one of which includes a Festival Academy Budapest piano accompanist.
• It is possible to have two lessons with the same artist, the schedule will be determined by the Artistic Directors.
• Participation in at least one string chamber orchestra performance led by a Festival Academy Budapest artist, with at least one performance opportunity in FAB matinée concerts.
• Chamber music collaboration opportunities (suggestions are welcome).
• Folk and traditional Gypsy music performances with Hungary’s leading musicians.
• Free admission to Festival Academy Budapest concerts (subject to venue capacity).
• Accompanying persons of masterclass participants receive a 50% discount on festival tickets.

By paying the €100 registration fee, participants can attend all events during the 10-day masterclass period as passive listeners. This includes evening concerts (subject to availability), but the registration fee is non-refundable.

Application & Scholarships

Applications must be submitted through the online form at https://fesztivalakademia.hu/en/masterclasses/application/

MAXIM VENGEROV’S MASTERCLASS

Festival Academy Budapest announces Maxim Vengerov’s public masterclass, which will take place on July 28 at the BMC, following György Kurtág’s masterclass. Our star guest will select four students from all violin applicants of the FAB X Summerfest based on their submitted application videos.

The selected four violinists will receive one individual lesson with Maxim Vengerov free of charge, supported by the Festival Academy Budapest. This is in addition to the four masterclasses with the other artists of the festival. (An accompanist will be provided for the occasion.)

The masterclasses are open to the public and free of charge.

CIMBALOM MASTERCLASS WITH LUKÁCS MIKLÓS

• Masterclass for Cimbalom Players

• Masterclass for Chamber Ensembles

• Introduction to the Cimbalom for Composers and Instrumental Performers

• The Role of the Cimbalom in an Ensemble – Focus on Performance Practice and Its Challenges

Required application documents:

• A short professional biography (in English).
• A high-resolution photo (minimum 600 dpi).
• A YouTube link with a performance of two contrasting works (solo, with piano, or orchestral accompaniment).
• Proof of payment of the registration fee.

Additional materials for scholarship applications:

• A PDF document in English explaining the scholarship request.

Scholarships

Scholarships apply only to the masterclass fee:

• “Early Bird – Best Player” Scholarship: Receive up to a 75% discount for applications submitted by April 26 (extended from April 15).
• Applications submitted by May 30 are eligible for a 10% or 25% scholarship.

Payment deadline:

• Within one month of acceptance, but no later than June 15.

Payment information:

• Account holder: Fesztiválakadémia Nonprofit Kft.
• IBAN: HU92103000021065346548820019
• SWIFT (BIC) code: MKKB HU HB
• Bank’s name: MKB Bank
• Bank’s address: Váci u. 38. H-1056 Budapest (Hungary)
• Note: Name, masterclass fee

Accommodation:

The Festival cannot provide accommodation during the X. Summerfest. If you are interested in discounted rates, please contact the festival office.

Meals:

You can find daily menus for around €5-8 near the Liszt Academy.

Contact:

office@festivalacademy.org

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