Dear Friends,
We are pleased to invite you to join, for the 21st consecutive year, the world's celebrated artist-teachers and young pianists of outstanding talent in exploring the riches of piano literature in the spirit of true, mutually nourishing camaraderie.
Since its inauguration in 1992, the Tel-Hai International Piano Master Classes have earned a name and high esteem the world over for artistic integrity, dedicated work, uncompromising professional standards and – not the least – the warm, informal atmosphere. The Classes have played host to many top teachers and young artists from more than thirty countries on five continents. Quite a number of students have gone on to perform as soloists with the world’s best orchestras, participate in prestigious festivals and concert series and win prizes in international piano competitions. We are immensely proud of our alumni.
The Master Classes take place at our summer home,
Midreshet Sde Boker – an inspiring environment, located in the magical region of
Ramat HaNegev. All our Concerts and public Master Classes are held in
Evens Hall, courtesy of
The Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Sde Boker Campus.
During the Classes, the participants are encouraged, in addition to the intensive work with their teachers, to avail themselves of the opportunity to appear in numerous public concerts; best performers will be singled out for prizes.
We are again offering our special Piano Duo Course which was launched in 2005. This course for existing ensembles only, will take place within the framework of the regular Master Classes.
The Masterclasses enjoy the continuing cooperation of the Israel Symphony Orchestra Rishon LeZion, one of Israel’s leading orchestras; winners of the concerto competition, held during the Classes, will be invited to appear in the orchestra’s full-fledged professional concert the coming season.
Even as the main emphasis is on the solo repertoire, those involved in playing chamber music and / or art-song literature, are offered the opportunity to work with some of Israel’s leading, internationally celebrated artists, who will coach the students as they perform together.
We are proud and honoured to have as our patron the Israeli pianist of world renown, Yefim Bronfman.
Once again, we thank Mr. Leonid Nevzlin, whose generosity made it possible for the Masterclasses to acquire a Steinway D grand concert piano.
