Festival Zeeland Klassiek Academy 2026

May 1 – May 5

Masterclasses violin, viola and chamber music
Location of the lessons: Muziekschool Zeeland, Kuiperspoort 21, 4331GS Middelburg

Professors

  • Lech Antonio Uszynski

    Royal Conservatory The Hague, Stradivari Quartet

    Viola & chamber music
  • Lisa Jacobs

    Professor Royal Conservatory The Hague & Ghent, artistic leader Festival Zeeland Klassiek

    Violin & chamber music
  • Nikos Stavlas

    Maastricht Conservatory

    Pianist & chamber music
  • Shannon Lee

    Queen Elizabeth Prizewinner 2019

    Violin & chamber music

Costs

Course: € 500
Meals: included
Accommodations: included, 2 pers. per room

Deadline of application: April 1st 2026

Invited are:

Students and young talents from music universities, music colleges and conservatories | advanced students from music schools and private educators | professional musicians | instrument teachers.

The courses are open to participants of all nationalities from the age of 15. Exceptions to the minimum age are possible in consultation with the teachers for exceptional talents.

Course languages ​​are German, English & Dutch | For biographies of the respective teachers, we refer you to the website www.festivalzeelandklassiek.nl

The following facilities are included in the master classes

3 individual lessons | piano accompaniment | participation in chamber music with the teachers | all lessons are public| stage training | final public concert| use of recreational areas | active participants receive a participation diploma.

The participants receive their lessons at the Zeeland Music School and can also study there.

Leisure time:

Middelburg is a beautiful old city with many entertainment options, the beaches of Walcheren are a stone’s throw away. The area surrounding Middelburg is ideal for cycling and walking.

Registration period: Please note the registration period/deadline! Due to the great interest and the limited number of places for participants, we recommend that you register in time. Later registrations may be considered if there are still places left.

Final concert: The location of the public final concert will be announced soon, but will take place on May 4 2026

Academy Award 2026

One of the participants will be awarded the prize of Festival Zeeland Klassiek. This will be announced during the final concert and consists of the invitation to participate in the Festival Zeeland Klassiek 2026.