FAB Masterclasses

July 16-28, 2025

Places are limited! (Maximum 100 participants)

*If individual lessons are requested, a 25% discount applies to individual fees.

The registration fee includes:

• Four individual 45-minute lessons with a selected master, one of which includes a Festival Academy Budapest piano accompanist.
• Up to two of the four individual lessons may be taken with the same artist, subject to scheduling 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 Roma 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 not only receive four individual lessons but will also have the opportunity to attend Maxim Vengerov’s masterclass for free, supported by Festival Academy Budapest, with an accompanist provided for the occasion.

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: Up to 75% discount for applications submitted by 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.

Violin

Cello

Double bass

Baroque

Brass

Percussion

Singer

Conductor