1.  ParticipantS .  

 

 

The PianoFest masterclass is aimed at:
 

1. Young talents from music academies or schools

2. Students at Conservatories or Higher Music Institutions (in Belgium and abroad) with a view to a professional career

3. Young professionals who wish to perfect themselves
   (specify category on the online registration form)

 

1.1  Selection
 

Selection for the masterclass is made by DVD or Youtube recording.  

 

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2. OrganiSation of the master class .

 

2.1  Dates
 

The PianoFest masterclass will take place from 26th until 28th of April. Each candidate is expected to be present already on the 25th of April 17:00 at the welcome ceremony (Town Hall).  The participants in the masterclass are taught by three teachers. Classes will be held on the following days:
 

- Friday 25 April

- Saturday 27 April 

- Sunday 28 April

 

The participants are expected to stay until the closing concert (Sunday 28th of April, 7 pm): they will receive their certificate of participation during the goodbye reception of the Festival.

 

 

2.2 Reception of the participants
 

The reception of the participants will take place on Thursday 25th of April at 16:00 at the town hall of Sint-Niklaas. Participants in the masterclasses are advised to arrive in Sint-Niklaas on April 25th and leave Monday 29th.

 

2.3 Number of lessons

 

Each participant will have 3 lessons, with 3 different teachers of international fame.

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2.4 Individual class schedule

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The timetable of each participant will be determined at the start of the PianoFest Masterclass.

It is strongly recommended that participants attend the classes of other participants.

Any special request (eg impossibility to be present during half a day of the festival) must be signaled in advance. The organization of PianoFest will try to meet the individual questions as best as possible, as far as possible.

 

 

2.5 Repertory

 

Each participant is asked to prepare a different composition for each professor, unless the piece is large enough to fill several lessons without presenting the same passage to different professors (e.g. a multi-movement sonata)

 

 

2.6 Concerts  

 

2.6.1 Concerts of the participants

               

The participants will have the opportunity to perform during the final concert of the Masterclass, which will take place on Sunday 28 April at 3:00 PM. This performance will not be reimbursed. Each participant can obtain 2 free tickets for this concert, provided the organization is notified in advance.

NB : The last participants in the Masterclass on Sunday will be the last to play at the final concert, for organizational reasons.

 

2.6.2 Concerts of PianoFest

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Masterclass participants can attend the Festival concerts for free.  

 

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2.7 Recreational Activities
 

        Relaxation opportunities will be organized by PianoFest as far as possible.

 

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3. Infrastructure .

 

         

3.1 Buildings

            

3.1.1 Master class

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                   The lessons take place in the music school of Sint-Niklaas or in the city theatre.

           

3.1.2 Concerts

 

The concert of the participants will take place in
'Paterskerk'

Truweelstraat 210
9100 - Sint-Niklaas

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3.2  Accommodation

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        Participants will be accommodated in host families on a first-come first-served base. Make sure to enroll early to be assured of a place at the host families!

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3.2.1 Underage participants

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Underage participants will also stay with host families in order to take full advantage of the Masterclass.

For parents who wish to accompany their child(ren) during the Festival, accommodation at advantageous prices is provided in the IBIS hotel.

For more information, please contact PianoFest.

 

Hotel IBIS Sint-Niklaas Center
Address: Hemelaerstraat 2,
9100 - Sint-Niklaas
Phone: 03 231 31 41

 

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3.3 Meals

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        Breakfast is provided by the host family. Afternoon and evening meals are not provided by PianoFest.

       

 

3.3.1 Allergies

 

In case of allergy(ies), do not forget to mention it in the registration form as well as in the introductory email with the host family.

 

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3.4  Supervision

         

        Supervisors will assist the youngest at all times.

        They are also available to the other participants for information or in case of problems.

        The organizers remain accessible and on-site during the entire duration of the Masterclass.

        Recreational activities will be organized by qualified personnel.  

 

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3.5 Personal study

         

        The participants will have the opportunity to study the piano every day and to warm up in the
       Music Academy in Sint-Niklaas, Hofstraat, 13.

        Some host families will have a piano on site.

 

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3.6 Transportation

         

A joint transport will be organized for the participants every morning and every evening. The transport will take place according to a precise schedule and unfortunately cannot be personalized for the benefit of the collective organization.

If necessary, a participant can organize with his or her host family or, in the case of minors, with their own parent(s).

 

 

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4. REGISTRATION & PRICE .

 

 

  4.1 Registration

         

Registration for the Masterclass is done online on the website www.pianofest.be  at 'Masterclass – Registration'.

 

         

4.1.1 Documents to be provided

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In addition to the online form, we ask participants to send us by email:

- A recent photo

- A short biography

 

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4.2 Financial conditions

 

Participation costs in the Masterclass are 350 euros per candidate + 50 euros registration costs.

This price includes the 3 lessons with 3 different teachers, a stay from 26 to 28 April 2024 in Sint-Niklaas as well as free access to all activities of the PianoFest Festival.

Daily expenses of the participants (eg meals) are not reimbursed.

The first 10 students have a possibility to play a small concert for "123 piano", paid 150 euros each. 

 

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