A special kind of support for the gifted
The registration deadline for this year's YOUTH CLASSICS Swiss International Music Academy SIMA at Musikinsel Rheinau is May 11.
The 10th YOUTH CLASSICS Swiss International Music Academy SIMA offers talented musicians from Switzerland and abroad an intensive, high-quality educational opportunity at the Musikinsel Rheinau from July 11 to 21, 2019. The Academy is aimed at talented young musicians aged between 10 and 25 who are aiming to study music in the near or distant future or are already doing so. It was founded in 2009 by violinist and conductor Philip A. Draganov. He is one of the most sought-after violin teachers for young talents in Switzerland and teaches at the Musikschule Konservatorium Zürich, the Konservatorium Winterthur and at the PreCollege Musik of the Zurich University of the Arts.
Lessons with sought-after soloists and professors
During ten days of solo lessons, chamber music lessons and workshops, participants benefit from the experience of internationally renowned lecturers from renowned music academies in Switzerland and abroad. In intensive individual lessons, participants receive excellent musical support and first-class training on their instrument. They are also prepared for competitions, auditions and examinations.
Place of encounters
Participants and lecturers live in the same place during the Academy on the Rheinau Music Island. This also encourages encounters with important music teachers and exchanges with like-minded people of different ages.
Concerts during the Academy and final concerts on July 20 and September 14, 2019 in Zurich are special highlights.
Registration until May 11, 2019 at www.youth-classics.ch
Asked by Thomas Grossenbacher
Thomas Grossenbacher, lecturer at the Zurich University of the Arts, solo cellist in the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich and lecturer at SIMA for many years.
Mr. Grossenbacher, as a busy musician, what motivates you to become involved as a lecturer at SIMA?
I particularly enjoy the community of students and lecturers, but the incomparable atmosphere on the music island of Rheinau is also a great source of motivation.
What makes this Academy particularly valuable?
I see great value in the versatility of the program (from violin making workshops to baroque dance to audition training and much more), but also in the excellent organization, the mix of students from small to large and the many opportunities for participants to perform in front of an audience.
What advice would you give young talents?
Relax!
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Izak Hudnik, soloist at the final concert with the PreCollege Orchestra Zurich and participant SIMA 2018, conductor Philip A. Draganov
