Updated 28.2.2025
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!
MARK GOTHÓNI – Violin & Chamber music, 14.-17.7.
Professor Mark Gothóni (Universität der Künste Berlin).
Correpetitor Timo Koskinen (Sibelius Academy, Finland).
Application period: The application period will be 1.3.-30.4.2025.
Course fee: 480 € (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: musicacademy.savonlinna@gmail.com. Ask also more info about applying!
A student has also a possibility to take part in Chamber Music Master class 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 €.
MARKO YLÖNEN – Cello & Chamber music, 16.-20.7.
Professor Marko Ylönen (Sibelius Academy, Finland).
Correpetitor Timo Koskinen (Sibelius Academy, Finland).
Application period: The application period will be 1.3.-30.4.2025.
Course fee: 480 € (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: musicacademy.savonlinna@gmail.com. Ask also more info about applying!
A student has also a possibility to take part in Chamber Music Master class 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 €.
ANA CHUMACHENCO – Violin, 20.-21.7.
Professor Ana Chumachenco (Hochschule für Musik and Theater München).
Correpetitor Valeria Resjan (Sibelius Academy, Finland).
Application period: The application period will be 1.3.-30.4.2025.
Course fee: 480 € (2×45 min) OR 240 € (2×45 min) for those who are also taking part in the Master Class of Prof. Mark Gothóni (14.-17.7.2025).
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: musicacademy.savonlinna@gmail.com. Ask also more info about applying!
A student has also a possibility to take part in Chamber Music Master class 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 €.
PAAVALI JUMPPANEN – Piano & Chamber music, 23.-28.7.
Pianist Paavali Jumppanen (Australian National Academy of Music, Melbourne)
Application period: The application period will be 1.3.-30.4.2025.
Course fee: 480 € (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: musicacademy.savonlinna@gmail.com. Ask also more info about applying!
A student has also a possibility to take part in Chamber Music Master class 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 €.
MEI-TING SUN – Piano, 29.7.-3.8.
Professor Mei-Ting Sun (Royal Academy of Music, London)
Application period: The application period will be 1.3.-30.4.2025.
Course fee: 480 € (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: musicacademy.savonlinna@gmail.com. Ask also more info about applying!
A student has also a possibility to take part in Chamber Music Master class 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!