The DAVOS FESTIVAL Academy invites 20 young musicians to take an active part in the DAVOS FESTIVAL – young artists in concert to further their professional, individual advanced training. Selected participants spend every day for two weeks in rehearsals, workshops and lectures, perfecting their art under the guidance of tutors, conductors, soloists, and the Festival’s advanced Young Artists.
Members of the Academy are given the opportunity to perform as part of both the DAVOS FESTIVAL Camerata and various chamber music groups. Under the tuition of Holly Hyun Choe, the DAVOS FESTIVAL Camerata will develop a diverse repertoire:
Additional education and performance opportunities for Academy participants are also part of the programme.
No charge is made for participating in the Academy. Participants are provided with accommodation and full board. Travel costs are met by the Academy according to the Festival’s guidelines.
Please read the detailed info sheet carefully before applying (PDF document available in English and German).
Are you in active musical training at a university or college or have you completed your studies no more than two years ago (i.e., in summer 2020)?
Are you older than 30 years?
Have you participated in the DAVOS FESTIVAL Academy before?
I have read and understood the conditions of participation and agree to them.
I hereby irrevocably confirm my application to the DAVOS FESTIVAL Academy 2022. I confirm that I am available during the full period of the DAVOS FESTIVAL Academy.
I understand that this application does not guarantee my participation which is subject to nomination by the Artistic Director of the DAVOS FESTIVAL and the acceptance of a written agreement. No further correspondence on denial will be held.
Please provide a brief letter of motivation (in English, max. 2000 signs).
Vidéo(s) obligatoire(s) (veuillez spécifier ci-dessous). Il n’y a pas de concours sur place.
Please provide recent video recordings of the performance of two representative pieces or movements (total length approx. 8-15 minutes).