Fiestravaganza International Music Academy 2025

About

The third edition of the "Fiestravaganza International Music Academy" (FIMA) will be held in Berlin from 23nd to 31st of July 2025, in collaboration with the University of the Arts Berlin.

As the first major piano summer academy in the German capital, FIMA offers young talents a variety of opportunities otherwise hard to obtain in one’s early career. Participants will gain recognition through solo performances and even get to perform with orchestra, while working with renowned instructors and guest speakers via the masterclasses/seminars offered.

What we offer:

-Individual Masterclasses with all renowned faculty members: Jacques Rouvier, Christian A. Pohl, Lucas Blondeel and Shaun Choo.
-Lessons take place on both modern and historic pianos, thanks to the exclusive access to Bechstein’s extensive Vintage Keyboard Instrument collection, allowing participants to explore musical history and craftsmanship.
-Workshops on Fortepiano and Piano Methodology.
-Chamber music rehearsals alongside string peers and members of two promising Berlin ensembles: The Viatores Quartet and The Fiestravaganza Ensemble.
-Concert performances in notable venues such as the University of the Arts Berlin.
-Numerous performance opportunities across solo, chamber, and orchestral settings, including a piano concerto movement with the Camerata Fiestravaganza (for enhanced participation only).

NEW STRINGS CATEGORY

This addition further cements FIMA’s position as a premier summer academy for aspiring musicians in Berlin. String participants will benefit from:

-Individual and group coaching from members of two promising Berlin ensembles: The Viatores Quartet and The Fiestravaganza Ensemble.
-Opportunities to present solo, chamber and orchestral works.
-Chamber music rehearsals alongside piano peers and mentors.
-Concert performances in venues such as the University of the Arts Berlin.
-Selected participants will join the string sections of the Camerata Fiestravaganza at the FIMA 2025 closing gala

Course leader

Shaun Choo

Target group

Young talents

Fee info