The 2023 edition of the Chamber Music Academy, an unforgettable musical journey set against the picturesque backdrop of Koblenz, took place from the 24th to the 29th of July. In partnership with IMUKO, the Sounds of Change orchestrated an exceptional music festival that united young professional musicians and advanced music students with talent and mentorship. Hosted at the beautiful Landesmusikakademie Rheinland Pfalz, this immersive experience resonated with the spirit of collaboration and artistic growth.
A Confluence of Talent and Mentorship
The summer session of the Chamber Music Academy witnessed the interaction of young talents and revered mentors. Renowned professors graced our festival, imparting their wisdom to young chamber music groups on a journey of artistic refinement. The esteemed faculty included:
- Kirill Troussov
- Philippe Tondre
- Nicky Schwartz
- Anna Fedorova
- Benedict Klöckner
- Philippe Graffin
- Marcin Zdunik
From technical expertise to the nuances of interpretation, these distinguished mentors enriched the participants’ musical perspectives, nurturing a new generation of musicians.
Elevating Artistry
At the heart of our program lay the intense coaching and rehearsals undertaken by these young chamber music groups. As they collaborated, they honed their technical prowess while cultivating a profound sense of unity and artistic cohesion. Here are some glimpses of the coaching sections of the chamber music groups that participated in the Chamber Music Festival:
- Echo String Quartet
- Sonas Quartet
- Prima Vista Quartet
- Quinteto Fermata
- Equinox Quartet
Long Night of Chamber Music
The Chamber Music Festival Concerts left an indelible mark on all in attendance. Among the highlights was the captivating “Long Night of Chamber Music” held at the Rathaus in Koblenz. The chosen ensembles by audition, such as the Echo String Quartet, Sonas Quartet, Prima Vista Quartet, Quinteto Fermata, Equinox Quartet, and Yannos Duo performed to an engaged audience. These evening concerts not only showcased the masterful performances of our great students but also featured their collaborations with the Academy mentors.
Grand Finale
The Chamber Music Festival’s grand finale on July 28th at the Rhein Mosel Halle was a remarkable concert, featuring works by Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Ludwig van Beethoven. The soloists, including Philipe Tondre (oboe), Philippe Graffin (violin), Marcin Zdunik (cello), and Bufe Muratal (bassoon), contributed to a great performance of Haydn’s Sinfonia concertante B-Dur. The Triplekonzert was brilliantly interpreted by Kirill Troussov (violin), Benedict Kloeckner (cello), and Alexandra Troussova (piano). The Chamber Music Academy Orchestra played Mozart’s Sinfonie in g-Moll, Nº40, conducted by Osvaldo Ferreira, director of the Orquestra Filarmónica Portuguesa.
The Chamber Music Festival in Koblenz 2023 went beyond boundaries and left an indelible mark on all fortunate enough to partake in this musical journey.
