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Since 2014 has the renowned Zemtsov family organized their unique masterclass for viola students and advanced amateur players from all over the world. In 2023 it became a combination of masterclass and festival around the viola - Zemtsov Masterfest.
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The next Masterfest will take place from April 28th till May 4th, 2025 in the beautiful Bovendonk Conference Center in Hoeven, Netherlands. www.bovendonk.nl 
 
Our honorary guest teacher will be the highly acclaimed Michael Kugel, one of the world´s greatest viola virtuosos. 
 
Masterclass viola teachers are Mikhail Zemtsov,  Alexander Gordon-Zemtsov, Dana Zemtsov, Julia Dinerstein and Liudmila Kugel.
 
This year we also organize a Cello Masterclass given by the international top cellist David Cohen - principal cellist of the London Symphony Orchestra.​​

In additition, a prominent  baroque specialist 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 Sophia Vasheruk.
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CHAMBER MUSIC
 
Students will be coached by Zemtsov Viola Quartet and will perform together with the quartet at the Masterclass Final Concert. Also, on Thursday 2nd of May, they will performe string quintets by Mozart and Brahms together with the Dutch star violinist Rosanne Philippens, internationally acclaimed chamber musician Natalia Gabunia (violin), and international top cellist David Cohen - principal cellist of the London Symphony Orchestra.
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SOLOIST COMPETITION 
 
This time we will organize a Soloist Competition for both viola and cello players. The winner will perform the Kol Nidre by Max Bruch with the Masterclass Viola  Orchestra at the Final Concert.
 
ZEMTSOV MASTERCLASS VIOLA ORCHESTRA 
 
All the participants will be asked to play in the Masterclass Viola Orchestra led by Mikhail Zemtsov which will rehearse one hour every day and perform on the Final Concert.
 
INFORMATION 
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The DEADLINE FOR THE APPLICATION is March 15th, 2025
Apply before 1st of February and get Early Bird Discount of 100€
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The Masterclass Fee is 1200 euro Inclusive: 
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100€ inscription fee
5 individual lessons
Listening to all the lessons
Piano accompaniment (2 hrs of rehearsal per person plus performance at student concerts)
Chamber music coaching 
Participation in Student Concerts
Participation in the Soloist Competition
Participation in the Masterclass Viola Orchestra
Free entrance to all the student and Masterfest concerts
Study-facilities
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner, tea and coffee,
6 nights in hotel Bovendonk – basic 2 person rooms with shared bathrooms. 
 
ONLINE VERSION OF THE MASTERCLASS 
includes 6 online lessons and the possibility to listen online to all the masterclasses and concerts of the Masterclass and Masterfest, the fee is 600 euro.

 
To sign up, please fill out the application form by clicking on the link above. Application Enrollment is final as soon as the application-form is sent to: stichtingzemtsov@gmail.com
and you got a confirmation from us.
The application fee of 100€ is included in the masterclass fee of 1200€, but the application fee would not be payed back in the case of later cancellation.
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Your payment of €1200,- has to be transferred upon approval of your application to:  NL 24 INGB 0705310256 on the name of M. Zemtsov. If you have applied before 1st of February you get an Early Bird Discount of 100€ and you have to pay 1100€ including the application fee. The Baroque lessons of €60 each you will be albe to pay during the masterclass.
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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 €110 including free admission to the all lessons and concerts.
Visiting the Masterclass or listening to the lessons online for one day costs €20.
 
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