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Masterclasses

benjamin nyffenegger

SeetalClassics Tokyo

Artistic Director

​Benjamin Nyffenegger

                                about Masterclasses
◇ Carefully selected top-class musicians who are active in Europe           and other countries, will be invited as teachers.
◇ For young students who aim to become professional musicians,            from music schools, etc. We are looking for a wide range of                  participants.
◇ We will provide guidance on full-fledged content, such as                     interpretation of music repertoire and artistic expression.
◇ The masterclasses will be open to the public and video                           distribution is also be planned.
◇ Through panel discussions and exchange meetings between                  teachers and participants, the masterclasses provide a place

     for artists and participants to share knowledge.
◇ Masterclass participation fee :  Free of charge

    for equal opportunities for all participants.

Masterclass information

teachers

World-renowned artists performing at SeetalClassics Tokyo concerts
Introducing instructors to be held in 2026 (planned)

violin  Andreas Janke
cello   Benjamin Nyffenegger

period

venue

Held in 2026 (planned): The date and time will be announced after October 2024.

​Venue: Ichigaya Lutheran Church Hall (tentative)

lesson

​1 hour private lesson.
We will provide instruction using authentic content such as interpretation of musical scores and artistic expression.
SeetalClassics Tokyo participating pianists will provide accompaniment.

number of recruits

We will be recruiting 2-3 people for each instrument by audition.
Particularly outstanding students will be invited to perform at SeetalClassics Tokyo concerts and become world-renowned.
You will have the opportunity to perform with the artist (free of charge).

eligibility

This course is aimed at students aged 15 to 25 who are aiming to become professional musicians.
​Nationality does not matter, but as a general rule, applicants must reside in Japan.
Please note that participants are required to listen to the SeetalClassics Tokyo concert held the day after the master class (free of charge, by invitation).

tuition fee

free
*Transportation expenses for the master class and SeetalClassics Tokyo concert are as follows:
​ You will be responsible for your own expenses.

audition

Auditions will be conducted by audio and video screening. (Be sure to use Youtube.)
Upload the data recorded or recorded within the past 3 months to Youtube only,
Please enter that URL in the application form.
Please enter the song title and recording date in the notes section of the form.
Please write your name in Roman letters in the title of the uploaded YouTube video.
*Song to be submitted: Assigned song (song at the time of class)

set piece

violin: (to be determined)
viola: (to be determined)

*The set piece will be announced in early April 2025.

Please submit online using the master class application form.
Applications cannot be submitted by mail.

* Application deadline: The end of October 2025 (planned)
* Audition result notification: You will be notified by email in late December 2025 (scheduled).

application process

others

<Notes on Youtube recording>
・Please submit information recorded within the past six months.
・Please be sure to write your name in Roman letters in the video title.
・The video must be recorded in landscape format, unedited, and the camera
    angle must be fixed.
・Please do not use the function that automatically adjusts the audio volume.
・Please show the entire instrument and the applicant's face and hands in
    the recorded video.
・Please check that the video plays correctly before submitting.
* For information on how to upload videos, please refer to the official YouTube page.
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