How can I apply for the LUCERNE FESTIVAL ACADEMY? What previous knowledge and experience do I need? This page gives you an overview of all the relevant information. The application form for the upcoming LUCERNE FESTIVAL ACADEMY can be downloaded here. You can also submit your application including your documents Online.
Dates: Saturday, 18 August – Sunday, 09 September 2012
Arrival Day: Saturday, 18 August 2012
Departure Day: Monday, 10 September 2012
Course
The participants will work on contemporary orchestral, ensemble, and chamber music repertoire in daily rehearsals and lessons. Their work will be supervised by Pierre Boulez and the instrumental coaches of the Ensemble intercontemporain. The resultant programs will be performed in several concerts during LUCERNE FESTIVAL in Summer.
Profile of Participants
– Advanced music students and professional musicians
– Age limit: 28 years
– Course language: English
Documents to be submitted
– Application form (see application brochure download)
– CD-Recording with the required repertoire (see Audition repertoire)
– Curriculum vitae in English (maximum two pages) and photo
– List of contemporary works already performed
Audition
The course management will decide on active participation upon receipt of the registration forms and recordings. There is no longer the possibility of doing a live audition in Paris. The results of the selections will be announced by the middle of March 2012. There is no right of legal appeal. No correspondence regarding the decisions will be conducted.
Application deadline
Friday, 20 January 2012 (postmark date)
Course fee
There is no fee for active participation in the LUCERNE FESTIVAL ACADEMY Orchestra.
Travel
The LUCERNE FESTIVAL ACADEMY will cover the travel expenses of each active participant.
Accommodation
The LUCERNE FESTIVAL ACADEMY will arrange and cover the cost of accommodation of each active participant.
Meals
Each active participant in the LUCERNE FESTIVAL ACADEMY Orchestra will receive a daily lump sum for the main meals.
Scores
The LUCERNE FESTIVAL ACADEMY will provide all instrumental parts for the orchestral and ensemble repertoire. The parts for the solo and chamber music literature have to be acquired by the participants.
Online-Application