ACADEMY

September 8-14 2025
Villers-La-Ville, Belgium
APPLY BELOW

Academy Program

  • Masterclasses

    Sharpen your skills with world-renowned musicians.

  • solo performances

    Public concerts featuring repertoire worked on during the masterclasses.

  • Chamber Ensemble

    Select students will play alongside festival artists as a small ensemble Tara Strings to perform.

  • Chamber Music

    Groups formed by young artists will have the chance to participate in masterclasses as well as be considered for performances.

  • Prizes

    Prizes available for participants, including a generous short-term loan of a 1874 Miremont violin and sponsorships by Pirastro and Dolfinos.

details

  • Villers-La-Ville, Belgium. One hour outside of Brussels.

  • Application fee €30

    Young Artists must pay the mandatory fee of €499 (Early Bird applications until 01/01/25 €459)to cover the masterclasses, chamber music, chamber ensemble and performance opportunities.

    Additional options:
    +€280 for pre-organized housing
    +€100 for pianist to accompany lessons and/or concerts

    Scholarships available, please specify in the application if needed.

  • Early Bird Deadline: January 1st 2025
    Deadline: April 15th 2025
    Result: May 1st 2025

    Application materials:
    2 contrasting works on video. Concerti, sonatas, solo, etc. allowed (excluding chamber music).

senior artists

Apply here

Fill out the form below and include links (YouTube) for both application videos. See application requirements above.
Send €30 application fee to following bank account (OR send via the PayPal link under application form):

TARA Concerts
IBAN: BE09 0019 5398 3457
In the description include: Last name + instrument + “application fee” (e.g. Perlman-Violin-Application fee)

for any questions, please contact info@taraconcerts.com