LEONIDAS KAVAKOS
International Violin Masterclass
& Chamber Music Workshop
The Violin Masterclass & Chamber Music Workshop is open to high level instrumentalists and Chamber Music Ensembles from Music Academies, Conservatories and Universities around the world. There is no age limit.
The candidates who wish to attend the Workshop as Active Participants will be selected after auditioning through Recorded Performance only.
How to apply
The Candidates should submit in their application form the following:
Application (attached at the bottom of the page)
Recent Resume
The Recorded Performance Audition Material, though private or public YouTube link.
The Submission Deadline is February 10th, 2024.
Active Participants chosen to attend the Masterclass will be informed via email till February 14th, 2024.
Audition and application material will become property of the Musical Horizons Conservatory and will not be returned. Applicants are encouraged to keep a copy for their records.
Active Participants agree to fully release all rights for recording, broacasting, photoshooting, interviewing and any other promotional or/and audio/video related purposes in any manner or media, in perpetuity, throughout the world, at the sole discretion of the Musical Horizons Conservatory, DakAPP and MediciTV.
Conditions of Participation
Violinists and Chamber Music Ensembles should record the ONE piece willing to work with Leonidas Kavakos at the Masterclass. Please note that the work you choose to send in the Auditioning Process must be the same with the piece you will be playing for Mr. Kavakos in case you will be chosen to participate in the Masterclass. Please list in your Application also two other repertoire alternatives to perform in the Masterclass if chosen.
The recording must be genuinely performed by the Applicant(s) and may not be edited nor any effects be added. It must also be a recent performance (of the last year, the latest).
All works with accompaniment must be performed with piano accompaniment. Applicants should ensure that accompaniment is not louder from them (where applicable).
Please include the password in your email if the YouTube link requires one. Videos must be made with clear sound and the camera must be placed in a close distance to the performer, not far away. Please note that videos which include photos, moving images etc. with background music will not be accepted.
Auditioning Process
Audition ONLY through Recorded Performance YouTube link.
All works with piano accompaniment must be accompanied during the Masterclass. Active Participants are encouraged to use their own accompanist. In case this is not possible, the Musical Horizons Conservatory will provide a pianist free of charge for the Masterclass plus one rehearsal. Please indicate in your application what you prefer.
Warm-up rooms will be provided to the Active Participants before their performance on the Masterclass.
The Workshop will be conducted in English and Greek where applicable.
Travel & Accommodation: Participants are responsible for their travel and accommodation in Athens. For information on affordable nearby lodging please contact directly the Musical Horizons Conservatory at info@wmo.gr.
During the Masterclass
Active Participants
Solo 300€
Duo 250€ /per person
Chamber Music Ensembles (Trio & Quartet) 200€ /per person
Audience
Ticket pre-sale starts on March 1st, 2024 at the Musical Horizons Conservatory.
*CANCELLATION POLICY
In the exceptional case of cancelling the active participation you will be refunded 50% of the participation fee, only if you notify in writing the Musical Horizons Conservatory at least until March 1st, 2024. All written cancellations must be sent to info@wmo.gr. If you cancel after this time period no refunds will be issued.
Participation Fees
