Participants receive five 45-minute lessons with renowned professors, 
enjoy on-campus accommodation with full meals, attend festival rehearsals and concerts, and benefit from free access to all concerts — including backstage interactions with guest artists. The program culminates in special student concerts alongside master teachers in stunning historical venues.

Masterclass application

Professors

Violin masterclasses

  • Violin,
  • Direction

Michael Guttman

Pavel Vernikov
  • Violin

Pavel Vernikov

Svetlana Makarova
  • Violin

Svetlana Makarova

  • Violin

MOHAMED HIBER

Viola masterclasses

Pierre-Henri Xuereb
  • Alto

Pierre-Henri Xuereb

Cello Masterclasses

  • Cello

Jing Zhao

Alexander Chaushian
  • Cello

Alexander Chaushian

  • Cello

David Geringas

Program Overview

  • 5 lessons (45 minutes each) with different professors
  • On-Campus Experience: Accommodation with full meals included
  • Attend rehearsals and general rehearsals of the Pietrasanta International Music Festival 2025
  • Free access to all concerts, including backstage communication with guest artists
  • Special concerts featuring students and professors

We warmly invite you to apply and join us for this inspiring musical experience.

Please download the application form and send your completed 
materials by email to: cristinaxinru@gmail.com

Masterclass Application
* Tuition fee to be communicated after the audition.

Masterclass Concerts

27.07.2026 19:15

Student Concert: Young Musicians from the Violin and Viola Masterclasses

28.07.2026 19:15

Students from the Cello Masterclass and Janoska Ensemble

01.08.2026 09:00

Student Concert: Young Musicians from the Cello Masterclass