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Masteclass 2022
On a yearly basis, the renowned Zemtsov family organizes their unique masterclass for viola students and advanced amateur players from all over the world. The masterclass will take place from the 28th of February until the 6th of March in the beautiful Bovendonk Conference Center in Hoeven, Netherlands. www.bovendonk.nl
For the schedule of the masterclass scroll down to the bottom of this page.
Our honorary guest teachers will be the highly acclaimed Michael Kugel, one of the world´s greatest viola virtuosos.
Masterclass teachers are Mikhail, Alexander and Dana Zemtsov, Julia Dinerstein.
In addition, Nadia David will provide Feldenkrais lessons, and Jan-Paul Tavenier will provide Baroque repertoire lessons.
Participants will receive lessons in person from all teachers and are encouraged to assist in each other´s lessons for further inspiration and learning.
Finally, there will be several opportunities for students to give concerts, accompanied by a top pianist Sofia Vasheruk.
CHAMBER MUSIC
Students will be coached by Zemtsov Viola Quartet and will perform together with the quartet at the Masterclass Final Concert on 6 of March.
SOLOIST COMPETITION
This year we will organize a Soloist Competition. The winner will perform Trauermusik by P. Hindemith with the Zemtsov Masterclass Viola Orchestra on the Final Concert of the Masterclass on Sunday 6th of March at 15:00 in Bovendonk.
ZEMTSOV MASTERCLASS VIOLA ORCHESTRA
All the participants will be asked to play in the Viola Orchestra led by Mikhail Zemtsov which will rehearse one hour every day and perform on the Final Concert on Sunday March 6th at 15:00.
CONCERT PROGRAM, Chapel of Bovendonk
1/3 20:00 Student Concert 1
2/3 20:00 Student Concert 2
3/3 20:00 Soloist Competition
4/3 20:00 Student Concert 3
Sat. 5/3 20:00 Masterclass Students Final Concert (open to
the external public)
Sun 6/3 15:00 FINAL CONCERT OF THE MASTERCLASS with Zemtsov Viola Quartet&students and Masterclass Viola Orchestra with M. Zemtsov, conductor (open to the external public)
PROGRAM CHAMBER MUSIC
P. Wranitzky (1756-1908) Cassatio for 5 violas
G. Jacob (1895-1984) Prelude for 8 violas
A. Werkman (b. 1960) 2 Preludes for 8 violas
A. Piazzolla (1921-1992) (arr. Y. Zemtsov) Milonga del Angel, Muerte del Angel for 4 violas
PROGRAM VIOLA ORCHESTRA
A. Copland (1900-1990) Fanfare for a Common Man
L. van Beethoven (1792-1827) Allegretto from Symphony n. 7
S. Prokofiev (1891-1953) Dance of the Nights (from Romeo en Julia) (arrangements by Jose Camacho)
P. Hindemith (1895-1963) Trauermusik (arr. by Max Knigge)
with the winner of the Soloist Competition
A. Khatchaturian (1903-1978) Sabre Dance
(arr. by Jose Camacho)
INFORMATION
The Masterclass Fee is €925 Inclusive:
5 individual lessons
Listening to all the lessons
Piano accompaniment (1,5 hrs of rehearsal per person plus performance at student concerts)
Chamber music coaching by Zemtsov Viola Quartet (several students will be selected)
Participation in Students Concerts
Participation in the Soloist Competition
Participation in Zemtsov Masterclass Viola Orchestra
Free entrance to all the Masterclass concerts
Study-facilities
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner, tea and coffee,
6 nights in hotel Bovendonk – basic 2 person rooms with shared bathrooms.
To sign up, please fill out the application form by clicking on the link. Application Enrollment is final as soon as the application-form is sent to: stichtingzemtsov@gmail.com. Your payment of €925,- plus eventual Feldenkrais and Baroque lessons of €50 each - has to be transferred upon approval of your application to: NL 24 INGB 0705310256 on the name of M. Zemtsov.
Cash payment is a possibility, but only if mentioned in advance. It is possible to listen to all masterclass lessons as an auditor, either online or live for €100 including free admission to the all Masterclass lessons and concerts.
Visiting the Masterclass or listening to the lessons online for one day costs €20.
The DEADLINE FOR THE APPLICATION is January 15th, 2022
ALL LESSONS WILL BE STREAMED.
GENERAL SCHEDULE of the MASTERCLASS
Monday 28/2
From 09:00 Arrival, check in
10:30 Opening of the Masterclass in the Chapel
11:00-13:00 Individual lessons
13:00 Lunch
14:00-17:00 Individual lessons
17:00-18:30 Viola Orchestra Rehearsal
18:30 Dinner
19:30 - 21:30 Individual lessons, chamber music rehearsals
Tuesday 1/3
08:00 Breakfast
09:00-13:00 Individual lessons
13:00 Lunch
14:00-17:00 Individual lessons
17:00-18:00 Viola Orchestra Rehearsal
18:00 Dinner
19:00 - Chamber Music Rehearsals
20:00 Students Concert 1 in the Chapel
Wednesday 2/3
08:00 Breakfast
09:00-13:00 Individual lessons
13:00 Lunch
14:00-17:00 Individual lessons
17:00-18:00 Viola Orchestra Rehearsal
18:00 Dinner
19:00 - Chamber Music Rehearsals
20:00 Students Concert 2 in the Chapel
Thursday 3/3
08:00 Breakfast
09:00-13:00 Individual lessons
13:00 Lunch
14:00-17:00 Individual lessons
17:00-18:00 Viola Orchestra Rehearsal
18:00 Dinner
19:00 - Chamber Music Rehearsals
20:00 Soloist Competition in the Chapel
Friday 4/3
08:00 Breakfast
09:00-13:00 Individual lessons
11:00-13:00 Lessons on Baroque Repertory
13:00 Lunch
14:00-17:00 Individual lessons
14:00-16:00 Lessons on Baroque Repertory
17:00-18:00 Viola Orchestra Rehearsal
18:00 Dinner
19:00 - Chamber Music Rehearsals
20:00 Students Concert 3 in the Chapel
Saturday 5/3
08:00 Breakfast
09:00-13:00 Individual lessons
13:00 Lunch
14:00-17:00 Individual lessons, Chamber Music rehearsals
17:00-18:00 Viola Orchestra Rehearsal
18:00 Dinner
20:00 Final Student Concert (open to the external public) in the Chapel
Sunday 6/3
08:00 Breakfast
09:00-12:00 Individual lessons, chamber music rehearsals
12:00 General rehearsal for the Final Concert in the Chapel
13:00 Lunch
15:00 Final Concert, Closing Ceremony, Diploma's
17:00 Checking out the rooms
18:00 Final Dinner
19:00 Departure
