VILLARS MUSIC ACADEMY

Created in 2022 by Aline Champion in collaboration with the Villars Institute Foundation, the Villars Music Academy invites talented young musicians to a one-week intensive musical and personal experience. Next to masterclasses given by leading soloists and members of the Berliner Philharmoniker, the Villars Music Academy also features conferences and workshops designed through a holistic approach to promote personal development as well as shared values for tomorrow’s world. The stunning surroundings of Villars-sur-Ollon, a beautiful village in the Swiss Alps, provides a perfect place for inspiration.

Professors Villars Music Academy 2023

Special guests:

Violin: Kolja Blacher, Viola: Antoine Tamestit, Cello: Alban Gerhard, Gary Hoffman

Members of the Berliner Philharmoniker:

Violin: Simone Bernardini, Aline Champion, Luis Felipe Coelho, Viola: Walter Küssner, Cello: Martin Menking

Coaching:

Aline Champion

Week program

Masterclasses with leading soloists (2-3 individual lessons each)

Masterclasses with members of the Berliner Philharmoniker (2-3 individual lessons each)

Chamber music with the professors (5-6 sessions)

Daily mental training, physical coaching

Talks with special guests

Chamber music and concert

Each participant will play in a chamber music formation with a professor. The program will be announced in July. A closing concert will take place at the Theater of the Villars Palace on Saturday, 19.08.2023.

CD Award – Balik Prize

This year will be the inauguration of the Balik Award, generously offered by Caviar House & Prunier. The Academists may choose to participate in an internal competition, and a student demonstrating outstanding musical prowess will be selected by a jury of professors and given the opportunity to get a free CD production.

The Villars Institute Foundation covers all lessons, accommodations and meals throughout the weeklong Academy to all selected students.