New: Master classes
Tickets for the exclusive masterclasses are available from the akustika ticket shop
The ten masterclasses enable intensive learning with renowned lecturers. Topics include instrument making and sound technique. For example, there is the ‘Violin’ masterclass with Dutch violin soloist Yvonne Smeulers, the ‘Trumpet’ masterclass with Prof. Wolfgang Guggenberger and the ‘5 ways to more musicality’ masterclass with percussionist Stefan Emig. The intimate setting of the masterclasses allows for personal feedback and direct dialogue.
Masterclass ‘Piano’ with Evgenia Rubinova
Friday, 04.04.2025, 14:00-15:30
Saturday, 05.04.2025, 10:00-12:30
Saturday, 05.04.2025, 14:00-16:00
The piano masterclass with the renowned pianist Evgenia Rubinova is aimed at anyone who wants to pursue a professional career in piano or is planning concert performances. In addition to her international career, Rubinova has many years of teaching experience at the Leopold Mozart College of Music at the University of Augsburg.
It is her aim to support advanced music pupils and music students in refining their soloistic qualities: Playing technique, intonation and work-specific stylistics are illuminated and elaborated within the framework of the masterclass. The aim is to provide guidance for self-study and to encourage professional individuality in sound development and interpretation.
Master lecture and class ‘Trumpet’ Prof. Wolfgang Guggenberger
Saturday, 05.04.2025, 11:00-12:30
Lecture: ‘SONG AND WIND’ - A brass player must think like a singer
‘Song and Wind’ is as important for brass players as the theory of relativity is for physicists. The two terms were coined by Arnold Jacobs, the legendary founder of the Chicago Brass School.
The lecture will focus on the major topic of breathing and the mental processes involved in practising and playing. In addition to many practical exercises to take part in, there will also be room for questions from the audience.
The lecture is aimed at all brass players, teachers and conductors.
Saturday, 05.04.2025, 15:00-17:00
Masterclass
The masterclass is aimed at all brass players who are active as instrumentalists, conductors or teachers. Both active and passive participants are welcome.
The following topics will be worked on with the active participants in practice-orientated lessons:
- Breathing, embouchure, articulation - ‘Thinking without detours’
- Blowing in, practising tips, practising plan - ‘How to practise sensibly and effectively’
- Working with ‘BASICS PLUS’ - Fundamental two-part exercises that train your attention to your own listening and place it at the centre of your practice.
The number of active participants is limited. ‘Join-in exercises’ and space for individual questions also involve passive participants.Book your masterclass here
Masterclasses ‘Percussion’ with Stephan Emig
Saturday, 05.04.2025, 10:00-12:00
Saturday, 05.04.2025, 14:30-16:00
5 ways to more musicality - personal and musical development
Discover the powerful connection between personal and instrumental development in this unique masterclass. Sometimes it doesn't take the next technical exercise, the latest lick or the most modern equipment to reach new musical heights. Rather, a change in mindset, letting go of disturbing beliefs and a new approach to making music can bring about great changes.
What you can expect:
Stephan Emig takes you where you are right now and offers you practical, directly realisable tips. The masterclass is intensive, personalised and interactive - in a way that you have never experienced before. Originally designed for percussionists of all levels, the topics are universal and also open to those interested in playing other instruments. Anyone who wants to deepen their musical journey will find valuable inspiration here! Be ready for a new way of learning and making music! The content is designed to accelerate your progress, overcome obstacles and re-evaluate what you have already learnt.
Here are some topics that we will work on together:
- How to reignite your inspiration and motivation.
- Techniques for focussing when playing and practising.
- How to deal productively with ‘mistakes’ as a player, learner or teacher.
- Playful practising: The balancing act between knowledge and the free play instinct.
- Improvisation as a natural and liberating way of making music.
- The importance of inner attitude: ideas from meditation for more satisfaction and appreciation of your playing.
- Applied know-how: How to reclassify and utilise skills you have already learnt.
This masterclass not only offers the opportunity to grow musically, but also to develop personally; an event full of music, inspiration and self-development.
Further information can be found at www.stephanemig.de
Masterclass ‘Violin’ with Yvonne Smeulers
Friday, 04.04.2025, 14:00-15:30
Students and advanced amateurs play concert pieces on new violin instruments from Bubenreuth and Mittenwald, coached by
by violin soloist Yvonne Smeulers
The masterclass is aimed at students and advanced students
Masterclasses "Brass instruments" with Tobias Füller
Saturday, 05.04.2025, 13:00-14:30
Saturday, 05.04.2025, 16:00-17:30
From air to sound - methodical basics for playing a brass instrument
We use various exercises to develop ways of making our playing more efficient.
