FAB Masterclasses

July 1-13, 2026

Places are limited! (Maximum 100 participants)

*Registration is possible for all artists listed below, 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.

• Subject to the decision of the artistic directors, participants may be invited to take part in a string chamber orchestra performance led by a Festival Academy Budapest artist and to perform 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.

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

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 January 15

Bach Masterclasses with Ilya Gringolts

• The Bach masterclasses with maestro Ilya Gringolts are extra lessons, offered free of charge in addition to the four masterclasses included in the regular masterclass fee.

• By submitting a video recording of a work by Johann Sebastian Bach as part of the application materials, applicants automatically apply for the Bach masterclasses with Ilya Gringolts. There is no need for a separate application. The most outstanding performances will be selected to participate.

• These masterclasses will be live-streamed.

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 XI. Summerfest.

Meals:

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

Contact:

office@festivalacademy.org

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