Updated 16.12.2024
The Instrumental Master classes Winter 2025
In cooperation with Savonlinna Summer University & University of Fine Arts – Sibelius Academy
MARKO YLÖNEN – Cello & Chamber music, 20.-23.2.2025
Professor Marko Ylönen (Sibelius Academy, Finland).
Correpetitor Timo Koskinen (Sibelius Academy, Finland).
Application period: The application time starts December 1 (2024) and ends January 15 (2025).
Course fee: 400 € (4×45 min).
How to apply:
1) Fill in the Online application form.
2) The applicants are requested for a recording or video or link to video. The recording should include about 15 minutes freely selected repertoire. Please send the recording, your CV and possible recommendations by
email: matti.makkonen@savonlinnamusicacademy.com. Ask also more info about applying!
A student has also a possibility to take part in Chamber music master class (20.-23.2. and/or 27.2.-2.3.) without an extra fee if he/she has an existing chamber music group with other participants of Master Classes.
NB! Applications are binding. In case a participant cancels his or hers attendance later than 4 weeks before the beginning of the course without a valid reason, full course fee will be charged. With a valid reason cancellation fee will be 50 €.
VIATCHESLAV NOVIKOV – Piano & Chamber music, 27.2.-2.3.2025
Specially music by Franz Schubert.
Application period: The application time starts December 15 (2024) and ends January 31 (2025).
Course fee: 400 € (4×45 min).
How to apply:
1) Fill in the Online application form.
2) The applicants are requested for a recording or video or link to video. The recording should include about 15 minutes freely selected repertoire. Please send the recording, your CV and possible recommendations by
email: matti.makkonen@savonlinnamusicacademy.com. Ask also more info about applying!
A student has also a possibility to take part in Chamber music master class (20.-23.2. and/or 27.2.-2.3.) without an extra fee if he/she has an existing chamber music group with other participants of Master Classes.
NB! Applications are binding. In case a participant cancels his or hers attendance later than 4 weeks before the beginning of the course without a valid reason, full course fee will be charged. With a valid reason cancellation fee will be 50 €.
Savonlinna Music Academy has the rights to make changes!
The Instrumental Master classes of Summer 2025
In cooperation with Savonlinna Summer University & University of Fine Arts – Sibelius Academy
The application time starts March 1 and ends April 30!
MARKO YLÖNEN – Cello & Chamber music, 16.-20.7.
Professor Marko Ylönen (Sibelius Academy, Finland).
Correpetitor N.N.
ANA CHUMACHENCO – Violin, 18.-23.7.
Professor Ana Chumachenco (Hochschule für Musik and Theater München, Germany).
Correpetitors Timo Koskinen (Sibelius Academy, Finland) & Valeria Resjan (Sibelius Academy, Finland).
MARK GOTHÓNI – Violin & Chamber music, 18.-23.7.
Professor Mark Gothóni (Universität der Künste Berlin, Germany).
Correpetitors Timo Koskinen (Sibelius Academy, Finland) & Valeria Resjan (Sibelius Academy, Finland).
PAAVALI JUMPPANEN – Piano & Chamber music, 23.-28.7.
Pianist Paavali Jumppanen (Finland).
A student has also a possibility to take part in Chamber music master class (Marko Ylönen 16.-20.7., Mark Gothóni 18.-23.7. and Paavali Jumppanen 23.-28.7.) without an extra fee if there would be an existing chamber music group.
NB! Applications are binding. In case a participant cancels his or hers attendance later than 2 weeks before the beginning of the course without a valid reason, full course fee will be charged. With a valid reason cancellation fee will be 50 €.
MEI-TING SUN – Piano, July-August
Professor Mei-Ting Sun (Royal Academy of Music, London, Great Britain).