Masterclass of the European Orchestra Academy – Closing Concert
Program
Franz Schubert (→ bio)
Octet in F major, D. 803
Éva Kóbor (violin), Birgit Born (violin), Harriet Quick (viola), Pietro Silvestri (cello), Jenő Puporka (double bass), Roland Csalló (clarinet), Ziv Wainer Bobrowicz (bassoon), Máté Harangozó (horn)
Antonín Dvořák (→ bio)
Piano Quintet in A major, Op. 81
Marta Dettlaff (violin), Alexey Stichkin (violin), Barbora Butvydaite (viola), Alejandro Viana (cello), Emese Mali (piano)
The masterclass is led by Gernot Süßmuth.
Other information
The event is about 1.7 hours long.
About the event
The European Orchestra Academy is a joint initiative between the Budapest Festival Orchestra (BFO) and the European Union Youth Orchestra, founded under the visionary guidance of Iván Fischer. This prestigious program provides talented young musicians from around Europe with invaluable orchestral experience alongside the BFO, while also offering them the opportunity to perform as chamber ensembles across numerous European countries.
Participants refine their artistry through masterclasses led by renowned professors, ensuring they are exceptionally well-prepared for chamber music performances on the international stage.
The masterclass will be led this time by Gernot Süßmuth. Gernot Süßmuth is a German violinist, conductor, and university professor, known as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral leader.
During his career, he has held concertmaster positions with several renowned ensembles, including the Staatskapelle Weimar and the Deutsche Oper Berlin Orchestra. He also appears as a conductor and is an active figure in the chamber music scene.
He is especially highly regarded for his interpretations of the classical repertoire, including works by Johann Sebastian Bach and Felix Mendelssohn. As a teacher, he is also involved in the training of young musicians.
