Information about the class
International Piano Masterclass
Prof. Klaus Hellwig
When:
21 September 2025 - 28 September 2025
Where:
Barocksaal Villa Mettlen in Bern/Switzerland
Pourtalèsstrasse 35, CH 3074 Muri near Bern (10 minutes by tram from Bern railway station)
Information:
Participants will receive five lessons, 50 minutes each. In addition, there will be a
couple of informal evening recitals, as well as discussion sessions within the class.
Lessons and recitals will be open to the public.
The course languages are German, English and French.
Participants will have the opportunity to practice on well-maintained instruments.
The final concert takes place on 28 September 2025 at 5pm.
The winner of the audience prize will play the first concert of the season at the Premium Mettlen Concerts in 2026.
All participants will receive a certificate of participation.
Fees:
The course tuition fee is 650 CHF, practice rooms and a daily light lunch are included in the price. Participants will receive bank details for the money transfer once they have been accepted into the class.
Application documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) including the participant's age
- A video recording (please provide a Youtube link) of two important stylistically different piano works of your choice, if possible from a public concert. The recording should include two complete works, not single movements, and should not be older than six months. Minimum duration: 15 minutes.
Accommodation:
We will do our best to organize free private accommodation for all participants.
Application deadline:
Please fill out the application form and upload the documents until 21 July 2025.
Participants will receive an email with their acceptance until 15 August 2025. Class capacity is limited to ten participants.