Information
§ Place
LA GRANGE DES VIEUX-PRES
CH-2054. Les Vieux-Prés (Neuchâtel-Switzerland)
Tel: +41-32-5554778
§ Organization
Arrival Day: Check In after 4:00 p.m.
Day 1: Masterclass
Day 2: Masterclass
Day 3: Masterclass
Day 4: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.: Internal concert for the active participants
Day 5: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Public concert for the selected active participants. The professor might also perform.
Departure Day: Check Out before 11:00 a.m.
§ Schedule of The Masterclass
9h00-9h50 - participant 1
10h00-10h50 participant 2
11h00-11h50 participant 3
12h00-13h50 break
2:00 p.m.-2:50 p.m. participant 4
3:00 p.m.-3:50 p.m. participant 5
4:00 p.m.- 4:50 p.m. participant 6
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. break
§ Individual exercise
During the breaks, the hall is available for the individual exercise of the participants
§ Purpose of the masterclasses
The duration of the masterclasses is 50 minutes on average per participant. The masterclasses give the possibility of perfecting one's musical discipline in the form of individual lessons. They also gives the opportunity to the more advanced participants to improve their teaching skills by attending the lesson of the less advanced participants.
§ Active Participants
Based on the application, a maximum of 6 actives participants will be choosen.
§ Repertory
Active participants can present a repertory of their choice lasting a minimum of 10 minutes and a maximum of 40 minutes. Depending on the masterclass a special repertory can be suggested by the professor.
The scan of the scores must be submitted by email at least 1 month before the start of the masterclasses:
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§ Passive participants
Participants who have not been selected can attend the masterclass on streaming.
§ Participation fee
Active participants: Masterclasses
Passive participants: € 250.- Euro
The amounts have to be paid by bank transfer before the date shown on the respective masterclasses.
§ Piano accompaniment
A piano accompanist is available for the masterclasses, the internal concert and the public concert.
§ Certificate
A certificate of participation will be issued to active and passive participants at the end of the masterclass.
§ Internal concert
Active participants have the opportunity to perform at the internal concert.
§ Public concert
The selected active participants will perform during a public concert at the Grange des Vieux-Prés.
§ Recording
The internal concert and the public concert are recorded on audio and video as a promotion for the participants. Participants receive the audio version of their performance and will be able to choose a video sample for their promotion.
§ Accommodation
An appartement with 2 bedrooms and 4 beds are available "free of charge" for the participants at the Grange des Vieux-Prés.
§ Meal
A menu in a restaurant near the Grange des Vieux-Prés costs Frs 18.-
A kitchen is available for participants, who wish to cook on site.
§ Application
The application is to be completed on the website until the date specified for the respective masterclass.
The proof of payment of 90.- Euro for the application fees must be attached to the application.
The amount is to be paid by bank transfer to the account: Raiffeisen Bank. Neuchâtel Switzerland. Account owner: Boris Perrenoud
Participants selected to participate in the masterclass as “active participants” will be notified within 10 days of their registration.
§ Payments
Payments have to be paid in full before the start of the masterclasses and before the date indicated by the organizers - Payments are not refunded under any circumstances.
Publication: 15.04.2023 (last update)
