international music master class summer...

Organised by: AMADEUS – International School of Music VIENNA / www.amadeus-vienna.at / Tel: +43 1 537 12 4133 / E-Mail: [email protected] / Homepage: www.amadeus-vienna.com Legally responsible organiser: Themes Vienna Ltd. & Co. KG / Schottenring 16, 2nd Floor / Unit: 28. 1010 Vienna / Austria / Tel: +43 1 537 12 Ext: 4132 + 4133

E-Mail: [email protected] / Homepage: www.amadeus-vienna.com / Company Number. FN354169m

International Music Master Class Summer 2012

27. July – 8. AugustIn Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Home Country

Bad Goisern – Salzkammergut – Austriawww.amadeus-vienna.com

AMADEUS VIENNA will be conducting our very first Master Class in Bad Goisern this year. Our participants will be offered a rare opportunity to learn from revered musicians and internationally respected teachers, to compare themselves with gifted young talents from all over the world and will be provided a combination of highly intensive training courses in the beautiful small town of Bad Goisern, nestled within the centre of Austria’s famous “Sound of Music” country, the Salz-kammergut, not far from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s hometown Salzburg.

International Music Master Class - Summer 2012

Location

Bad Goisern is an hour and ten minute´s drive (75 km) from Salzburg Airport.

Piano Prof. Rolf-Dieter Arens (University of Music Franz Liszt, Weimar/ Germany), Prof. Beatrice Berthold (University of Music Hannover/ Germany) , Prof. Filippo Faes (Conservatory of Castelfranco Veneto/ Italy), Prof. Ayami Ikeba (University of Arts, Graz/ Austria), Prof. Boris Kraljevic (Belgrade/Serbia)

Violin Hu Naiyuan (New York/ USA). Prof. Elisabeth Kropfitsch (University of Music Vienna/ Austria), Erik Schumann (Cologne/ Germany), Prof. Ferenc Lukas von Ugray (Budapest/ Hungary)

Viola Jiri Heger (Prague/ Czech Republic) Cello Prof. Qin Liwei (Singapore) Double Bass Li Xu (Macau, Bejing/China) Clarinet Miltos Mumulides (Antwerp/ Belgium) Flute Wolfgang Schulz (Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra/

Austria) Trombone Markus Pichler (Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra/ Austria) Percussion Jon Fox (New York, Boston, Singapore) Conducting Maestro Volker Hartung (AMADEUS VIENNA) and Johnny

Ekkelboom

The AMADEUS VIENNA Master Class 2012 will feature courses in:

Prof. Rolf-Dieter Arens was born in Zinnwald (Germany) and studied piano from the age of five. He taught at the Leipzig and Weimar Schools of Music and gained his pro-fessorship of piano at the Franz Liszt School of Music in Weimar, where he was also principal between 2001and 2010. He toured Europe, Asia and South America as a solo artist and chamber musician and is regularly on the judging panel at international music competitions. His work is documented with a wealth of radio and TV recordings and albums. Professor Arens founded the chamber music association „Weimarer Solisten“ and is the new president of the Leipzig Cultural Foundation. In 2011 he was awarded the Premio Liszt prize.

Prof. Beatrice Berthold is the only German contemporary female pianist to have made a name for herself in the inter-national music press for her interpretations of Russian virtuoso piano music. She is Professor at the Hannover School of Music and gives master classes throughout the world, for example in Germany, Chile (University of San-tiago) Lithuania (Academy of Music, Vilnius) and at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts.

Prof. Filippo Faes is a professor of piano at the Conserva-tory of Castelfranco Veneto and gives master classes in Europe, the USA, New Zealand and Singapore. He is one of Italy‘s most celebrated pianists, winner of numerous competitions, such as the Dortmund Schubert Competi-tion 1989. He is a soloist on all international stages, celebrated by the media as one of the most profound and creative performers of his generation.

Tutors of AMADEUS VIENNA Master Class 2012

Prof. Jonathan Fox studied at The Juilliard School in New York with Roland Kohloff, the former Principal Timpanist of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. Fox graduated from Boston University. In addition to his responsibilities as solo timpanist and percussionist with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and as professor at the Yong Siew Toh Con-servatory of Music in Singapore, he is an active concert and marching recitalist and teacher across North America and Asia.

Prof. Jiri Heger, born in Czechoslovakia, graduated from the Prague Conservatory. He was principal violist and soloist with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra for more than 20 years. Being an active performing artist, he teaches at the Singapore Yong Siew Toh Conservatory. He is also instrumental in nurturing many young Singaporean musicians; many of his students won top prizes in the National Music Competitions in violin and viola.

Hu Nai-yuan is an American violinist born in Taiwan. He was the first winner of the 1985 Queen Elisabeth Music Competition prize and is one of the most celebrated Asian soloists and violin teachers of today. He plays the Ex-Hubay Stradivarius. Hu was featured as a violinist in the 2001 film “Kate and Leopold” starring Meg Ryan and Hugh Jackman.

Prof. Boris Kraljevic, born in Montenegro, studied piano at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow with Profes-sor Lev Naumov. Beside his concert performances, Boris Kraljevic also conducts master classes worldwide. He is professor at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singa-pore, at the Music Academy in Sarajevo and in Belgrade. His students are prizewinners at numerous national and international piano competitions.

Prof. Qin Liwei has established a formidable reputation as a cellist on the international concert scene and is well known for his brilliant virtuosity, refined musicality and sincerity of interpretation. He has won several prestigious awards including a silver medal at the 11th Tchaikovsky International Competition; Qin has recently been appointed Artistic Director of the Jin Mao Concert Hall in Shanghai. He now lives in Singapore and plays a Giuseppe Guadagnini cello from 1780, which was loanded to him by the Goh-Family collection.

Prof. Benjamin Schmid is an Austrian violinist who was born in Vienna and grew up in Salzburg. In 1992 he won the Carl Flesch Competition in London. Since then he has performed on the world’s major stages with renowned orchestras such as the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, the Philharmonia Orchestra, London, the St. Petersburg Phil-harmonic Orchestra and the Berlin Philharmonic Orches-tra, under conductors such as Seiji Ozawa and Daniel Barenboim. He teaches violin at the Mozarteum University in Salzburg and gives master classes in Switzerland.

Erik Schumann was born in Cologne (Germany) to German and Romanian-Japanese parents. He studied violin with Zakhar Bron and Pinchas Zukerman. Schumann regularly performs with renowned orchestras in Europe, Asia and the USA, including the NDR Orchestra Hamburg, the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, the Zürich Tonhalle Orchestra, the Orchestre de Paris, and the Orchestre National de France. Erik Schumann plays a 1713 Antonio Stradivarius violin.

Franz Wagnermayer studied trumpet at the Bruckner Conservatory in Linz, at the Univer-sity of Music Vienna, with Bo Nilsson, Pierre Thibaud and Otto Sauter. He performed with Euregio trumpet ensembles and was a member of various orchestras, such as the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. His solo career includes concerts with the South Bohemian Chamber Philharmonic, the Mar-tinu Orchestra of Brno, Concert tours in Italy, France, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Canada.

Our master class offers:

- At least six hours of individual training for each participant, for example by members of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, professors of the Salzburg Mozarteum, and other famous musicians.

- Intensive orchestral training, chamber music rehearsals and stage performance classes.

- The number of students per class will not exceed ten.

- At the end of the master classes all students will perform a final concert.

- Each participant will receive the “AMADEUS VIENNA Classical Music Excellence Certifi-cate”.

*The aforementioned artists have registered their attendance. For later cancellation due to illness or force majeure, we can assume no liability.

Course Programme

27 Jul 2012, Friday

2:30 pm Welcome ceremony - Concert Hall, Bad Goisern

4:15 pm - 5:15 pmIntroduction and organization of ensembles and lecurers for individual lessons

5:15 pm - 7:45 pmAccompanyist - Zhang LimingMusic school, Pestalozzi room

7.30 pm Opening night concert with faculty, Concert HallSolo and chamber music recitals of lecturers.

28 Jul 2012, Saturday

9:00 am - 12:00 pm / 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm / 7:30pm - 9:00 pmLessons with teachers for individual classificationAccompanist - Zhang Liming

9:00 am - 10:00 pm Breathing exercises - Alexander Gerner

10:00 am - 11:30 am Psychology of Music: Alexander GernerTopic: stage fright

9:00 am - 10:00 amYoga Training

9:00 am - 10:30 amConducting advanced: Ekkelboom

10:30 am - 12:00 amConducting for beginners: Ekkelboom

2:00 pm - 3:30 pmBrass Ensemble, Medium: Wagnermeyer Concert Hall

3:45 pm - 5:15 pmOrchestra: Hartung, Concert Hall

7:30 pm - 9:00 pmChamber music ensemble

29 Jul 2012, Sunday

9:00 pm - 12:00 amAccompanyist - Zhang LimingMusic School, Pestalozzi room

2:00 pm - 3.30 pmCentral Elementary Ensemble: Ekkelboom

30 Jul 2012, MondayLong night of soloists

9:00 am - 12:00 pm / 2:00 pm to 6:00 pmAccompanist - Zhang LimingMusic School, Pestalozzi room


2:00 pm - 3:30 pmRhythm exercises 1, level easy

3:30 pm – 5:00 pmRhythm exercises 2, level medium

8:00 pmNight of Soloists, Concert HallSolo contributions by students according to admission, according to open end plan

Course Programme

31 Jul 2012, Tuesday

9:00 am - 12:00 am / 2:00 pm - 6:00 pmLessons with teachers and accompanists according to individual classificationAccompanist: Zhang Liming


9:00 am – 10:30 amConducting advanced: Ekkelboom

10:30 am - 12:00 pmConducting for beginners: Ekkelboom

2:00 pm - 3.30 pm, Concert HallBrass Ensemble, medium: Wagnermeyer

3:45 pm - 5:15 pm, Concert HallOrchestra: Hartung

7:30 pm - 9:00 pmChamber music ensemble: Hartung

01 August 2012, Wednesday

9:00 am - 12:00 pm / 2.00 pm - 6:00 pmLessons with teachers and accompanists according to individual classificationAccompanist: Zhang Liming

10.00 am – 11:00 amBreathing exercises: Gerner


11:00 am - 12.30 am, Concert HallElementary Ensemble training easy: Ekkelboom

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm, Concert HallBrass Ensemble: Wagnermeyer



02 Aug 2012, Thursday

9:00 am – 2:30 pmLessons with teachers and accompanists according to individual classificationAccompanist: Zhang Liming

10:00 am - 11:00 amBreathing exercises: Gerner

9:00 am - 10:30 amRhythm exercises 1 medium

10:30 am to 12:00 amRhythm exercises 2, advanced

11:00 am - 12:30 amElementary Ensemble training: Ekkelboom




Course Programme

03 Aug 2012, Friday

9:00 am - 12:00 pm / 2:00 pm – 6:00 pmLessons with teachers and accompanists accord-ing to individual classification, Pestalozzi roomAccompanist: Zhang Liming

10:00 am - 10:45 amConcentration Training / RelaxationTopic: Progressive relaxation in music

11:00 am - 12.30 amElementary Ensemble training: Ekkelboom




04 August 2012, Saturday

9:00 am – 2:30 pmLessons with teachers and accompanists according to individual classification Accompanist: Zhang Liming

11:00 am - 12:30 amElementary Ensemble training: Ekkelboom




05 Aug 2012, Sunday

No lessonsTourism and excursions - Time and locations to be announced

06 Aug 2012, MondayLong night of soloists II

9:00 am - 2:30 pmLessons with teachers and accompanists according to individual classificationAccompanist: Zhang Liming




7:30 pm, Concert Hall or Auditorium (Open Air)Night of Soloists Solo contributions by the students according to open end plan

Course Programme

07 August 2012, Tuesday

9 :00 am - 2.30 pmLessons with teachers and accompanists according to individual classificationAccompanist: Zhang Liming

10:00 am - 11:00 amBreathing exercises: Gerner

9:00 am – 10:30 amRhythm exercises 1 medium

10:30 am - 12:00 pmRhythm exercises 2, advanced

11:00 am - 12.30 pmElementary Ensemble training: Ekkelboom




08 August 2012, WednesdayFINAL CONCERT

No lessons.

2:00 pmThe Final concert, Concert HallConcert of all ensembles, solo performances with and without piano, orchestra schedule.

Solo and chamber music contributions of partici-pants and lecturers

Closing party and closing remarks.

Contact details:

Course Office: State Music School,

1st floor, Schmiedgasse 13b4822 Bad Goisern, 06 135 / 6151,

Opens Thursday 26th July

Anni Lichtenegger, +43 664 440 5985Instructor: Volker Hartung, +43 664 461 6168

Fees and Registration

Master Class Fee € 1 390 Inclusive of 6 individual lessons

Admission criteria

- Minimum Grade B knowledge of a classical musical instrument - which means no basic beginner, but advanced players. - Submission of a short video clip of a freely chosen piece, about 2-3 minutes. - No age limitation.

1. Complete and email Registration Form together with link to video clip and receipt of payment by bank transfer to [email protected]

2. Upon receipt of completed Registration Form and Master Class Fee, the contract is in effect. AMADEUS VIENNA will send you a written confirmation of registration as well as a confirmation of payment.

3. Please note that cancellations by students are accepted until 6 weeks before the master class starts. A cancellation fee of 50% of the master class fee will be deducted. In case of later cancellation or non-appearance, the cancellation fee is 100%. All cancellations must be in writing.

4. In case of cancellation of a master class course by AMADEUS VIENNA the master class fee will be reimbursed immediately. No further claims, in particular for expenses or compensation or loss of earnings due to the cancellation of the master class course will be met.

Master Class Packages

Master Class Packages are offered by our partner travel agency ´Asia visits Austria´ (www.avisita.at) upon request.

Package 1 €2,440, -- Master Class Fee incl. six individual lessons per course.- 15 overnight stays in shared rooms (max. 6 beds) in Bad Goisern, Salzkammergut- 3 meals a day in Bad Goisern- Airport transfer from Airport Salzburg Package 2 €2,590, -- Master Class Fee incl. six individual lessons per course.- 15 overnight stays in farm staying/apartments in Bad Goisern, Salzkammergut- 3 meals a day in Bad Goisern- Airport transfer from Airport Salzburg

Package 3 €3,040, -- Master Class Fee incl. six individual lessons per course.- 15 overnight stays in 3* hotel in Bad Goisern, Salzkammergut- 3 meals a day in Bad Goisern- Airport transfer from Airport Salzburg

Package 4 €3,340, -- Master Class Fee incl. six individual lessons per course.- 15 overnight stays in 4* hotel in Bad Goisern, Salzkammergut- 3 meals a day in Bad Goisern- Airport transfer from Airport Salzburg

It is recommended that you take up a master class package or book your accommo-dation and transfer via: www.avisita.at. Indicate interest of master class package to [email protected] upon registration.

Sightseeing package for accompanying parents / guardians

A full sightseeing programme is also offered by our partner travel agency ´Asia visits Austria´ (www.avisita.at) for accompanying parents and guardians.

Sightseeing programme €985, -

Inclusive of all entrance fees, fees for cable cars, ships, spa, parking fees, “Sound of Music” tour, accompanying for casino, shopping guide and English speaking tour guide for each day and transfer with a special coffee treat in the famous Zauner coffee-house in Bad Isch.

Please note that a minimum participation of 15 persons is required for the pro-gramme. (For a smaller group of people, additional fee will be imposed.)

Proposed sightseeing itinerary

Day 1:Arrival, familiarisation, welcome - dinner Day 2:Visiting the saltmine “Bone House” in Hallstatt and the ancient village of Hallstatt Day 3:Visiting the Emperor´s summer residence in Bad Ischl and have coffee in the famous bakery Zauner, Shopping in Bad Ischl Day 4:Visiting Lake Gosausee, going up to the mountains by cable car Day 5:Visiting castle “Schloss Orth” in GmundenShopping in Gmunden Day 6:Sightseeing in SalzburgHalf day " Sound of Music" tour Coffee break in a typical Salzburg coffeehouse

Day 7:Visiting the two picturesque villages Bad Aussee and Altaussee and explore Lake Altaussee by a ferry boat Day 8:Enjoy a day in a traditional Austrian spa in the Emperor’s summer retreat in Bad Ischl Day 9:Enjoy the fun of climbing or mountaineering, horse riding or fishing here in the region Day 10:Visiting St. Wolfgang and lake Wolfgangsee and take a swim in this crystal clear water if the weather allows

Day 11:Explore alpine scenery, visiting a mountain farmhouse and experiencing the world of eternal ice and glaciers Day 12:Shopping tour to Salzburg’s designer factory outlet or Europark shopping mall with private car and driver guide

Visiting the Casino Salzburg Day 13:Visiting the spectacular ice cave in Mountain Krippenstein ( by cable car and short walking distance) Day 14:Free and easy

Day 15:Departure

Please note that the proposed sightseeing itinerary is subject to change.

Contact Information

AMADEUS – International School of Music VIENNASchottenring 16, 2nd Floor, Units: 8, 27 & 28 1010 Vienna AustriaTel: +43 1 537 12 Ext: 4133E-mail: [email protected]: www.amadeus-vienna.com

Legally responsible:THEMES VIENNA LIMITED & Co KG Schottenring 16, 2nd Floor, Units: 8, 27, & 28 1010 Vienna, AustriaTel: +43 1 537 12 Ext: 4133E-mail: [email protected]

Commercial Court Vienna/ Company Number: FN354169mTHEMES VIENNA LIMITED Quadrant House, Floor 6 Thomas More Square 4GBR-E1W 1YW London/UK Companies House/No. 07237270

Singapore Representative Office:25 International Business Park # 02-10 German Centre Singapore 609916Tel: +65 6562 8198E-mail: [email protected]

Directors: Dr. Kurt Berlin and Mag. Jürgen KrembSecretary: Mrs. Corinna Turner ([email protected])

To request for a copy of our school brochure or master class brochure, please contact your nearest AMADEUS VIENNA Music Ambassador or Representative Office. Also when you need advise on travel, visa or related matters:

Europe:AMADEUS – International School of Music VIENNA; Schottenring 16, 2nd FloorUnits: 8, 27 & 28; 1010 Vienna Austria; Tel: +43 1 537 12 Ext: 4133E-mail:[email protected]

South-East Asia and East Asia: THEMES VIENNA Ltd. Representative OfficeTel: 6562 8198E-mail: [email protected]

Registration for Master Class 2012

International Music Master Classes 2012 Registration [Page 1 of 4]

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Student’s family name Student’s first name

Student’s middle name Student’s preferred name

Date of birth Place of birth DD-MM-YYYY

Gender □male □female

Citizenship/Additional citizenship

Email

Current home address

Current home phone

Agent Number/Source of Recruiting:

PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION

Family name First name

Relationship to student Citizenship/s

Current address (if different from student’s)

Email

Home phone Mobile phone

Business phone



APPLYING FOR INTERNATIONAL MUSIC MASTER CLASS 2012

Course I (4th to 16th April) □

Course II (1st to 12th June) □

Course III (27th July to 8th August) □

I want to participate with the following instrument: ___________________________________ (Violin, viola, cello, double-bass, piano, trumpet, trombone, flute, clarinet, percussion, voice)

I already have experience in ensemble playing:

Yes □ No □

Which? (Chamber music, choir, orchestra)

My parents or relatives are also playing an instrument:

Yes □ No □ if yes, which? ___________ __________________

I am interested to know more about AMADEUS - International School of Music VIENNA □

Currently I am practicing the following works for my instrument:

___________________________________________________________________

The name of my current teacher is:

____________________________________________________ _____ PHOTO AND VIDEO POLICY

Photographs are an important media that help us communicate - to current families, prospective families and AMADEUS VIENNA Alumni - the rich and diverse experiences of children at AMADEUS VIENNA. A single photograph can often capture more than 1000 words. We therefore regularly use photographs and videos on our website and in our printed publications or promotional advertisements. Parents/guardians agree, that photos of participating children can be published on our homepage (www.amadeus-vienna.at) and related brochures of AMADEUS VIENNA.

Yes □

No □



MASTER CLASS FEE

In order to validate your registration, please transfer the master class fee of € 1 390 by bank transfer stating name, date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY) and course number to

Name of account holder: AMADEUS VIENNA, THEMES Vienna Ltd. & Co KG Bank: Volksbank Wien

Bank address: Operngasse 8, 1010 Vienna, Austria Account number: 462-00286-006 Sort Code (BLZ): 43000 IBAN- Code: AT464300046200286006

SWIFT/BIC-Code: VBWIATW1

Routing Code VBOEATWW

ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSFER

Please be aware, that you have to take care for your accommodation and transfer yourself!

(For unaccompanied minors under the age of 18 please book Hostel) Please book your accommodation and transfer via www.avisita.at At www.avisita.at you also can get more information about excursions and travel insurance. Please contact directly Avisita ( www.avisita.at ).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The following terms and conditions apply for the International Music Master Classes 2012: 1. Conclusion of the contract

Upon receipt of this signed registration sheet and the master class fee the contract is in effect between the signatory and THEMES VIENNA Ltd. & Co. KG, Schottenring 16, 2nd Floor, 1010 Vienna, Austria, the owner and operator of AMADEUS VIENNA. AMADEUS VIENNA will send you a written confirmation of registration as well as a confirmation of payment.

2. Cancellation policy

Cancellations by students are accepted until 6 weeks before the master class starts. A cancellation fee of 50% of the master class fee will be deducted. In case of later cancellation or non-appearance, the cancellation fee is 100%. All cancellations must be in writing. In case of cancellation of master class course by AMADEUS VIENNA the master class fee will be reimbursed immediately. Further claims, in particular expenses or compensation or loss of earnings due to the cancellation of the master class course are excluded.



3. Liability and damages

AMADEUS VIENNA´s liability for personal injury is limited to that stipulated by Austrian law. AMADEUS VIENNA accepts no liability whatsoever for loss of money or clothing and/or loss of/damage to musical instruments or other articles of value of any kind whatsoever. As for the rest, the liability is limited to intent or gross negligence.

4. Minors

Students who are minors (under 18 years of age) should be accompanied by their parent(s) or legal guardian(s). AMADEUS VIENNA recommends Avisita (www.avisita.at) for age-appropriate supervision of minors who are not accompanied by their parent(s) or legal guardian(s). AMADEUS VIENNA does not provide supervision of minors other than during the courses of a master class. We therefore strongly advise to book supervision for minors with Avisita.

5. House rules

Students must abide by the house rules at each course location, compulsory schools and music schools (e.g. to wear indoor shoes, eating and drinking only in designated areas)

6. Photo approval (if chosen above)

The student or parent/guardian gives AMADEUS VIENNA his/her consent to the release and publication of pictures and moving images of him-/herself or the student in connection with AMADEUS VIENNA – in particular, use on the internet site of AMADEUS VIENNA, on AMADEUS VIENNA printed material (e.g. flyers, school brochures) as well as in press articles and television reports about AMADEUS VIENNA.

7. Governing Law and Courts

The contract will be governed by the laws of Austria and the parties agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Austrian courts. I agree with the above mentioned terms and conditions and I apply for the course indicated above. Location Date DD-MM-YYYY Signature of parents/ guardians

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