European Chamber Music Academy
Public Masterclasses at the Highest European Level
The youngest generation of European chamber musicians will gather for a week at KASK & Conservatorium in Ghent. Under the banner of the European Chamber Music Academy (ECMA), of which Gent Festival, together with KASK & Conservatorium, is a proud partner, they will participate in four days of intensive masterclasses led by some of Europe’s most renowned musicians. The masterclasses are open to the public. You can witness and enjoy the results during The ECMA Project on Friday 19.09.
From its very beginnings, ECMA has been collaborating with renowned festivals, whose responsible leaders saw the mutual benefit of connecting the up-and-coming generation of top-notch chamber ensembles with their established artists and formats. The collaboration with Flanders Festival Ghent is especially dear to me – the city is always amazing, the festival has a wonderful mix of most diverse high-level artists and acts, and the responsible persons have a deep understanding for what is necessary to make the combination with ECMA work. The members of the festival staff are friendly and professional, which makes it every time a real joy!
I am immensely grateful that 10 years ago, Veerle Simoens, just having started as director of the festival, took the initiative to start our cooperation. “In her former life” she had been an ECMA student herself, and by now she is our esteemed president of the ECMA association!
The cooperation was a success from the beginning, it always feels that ECMA really matters for the festival, and I am happy that by now the showcase concert featuring the young ECMA ensembles has become such a well-received part of it!
Let’s continue! Ad multos annos!
- Johannes Meissl
Tutors
- Johannes Meissl
- Minna Pensola
Ensembles
- Kandinsky Quartet
- Trio Sheliak
- KamBrass Quintet
Masterclasses, free to attend
Admission is free. You can sign in at MIRY Café, where you will also find out which class is going on where.
- Tuesday September 16, from 9:00am until 12:15am and from 01:30pm until 06:30pm.
- Wednesday September 17, from 9:00am until 12:15am and from 01:00pm until 06:30pm.
- Thursday September 18, from 9:00am until 12:15am and from 01:30pm until 06:30pm.
- Friday September 19, from 9:00am until 12:15am.
Hours are subject to change.
In coproduction with KASK & Conservatorium
In collaboration with ECMA
Location
The master classes will take place in Kask & Conservatory
Addres: Biezekapelstraat 9, 9000 Gent
Accessibility
MIRY Concert Hall is wheelchair accessible. There are reserved seats for wheelchair users and the person accompanying them. These places are limited in number. There is a wheelchair-accessible elevator and an adapted toilet available. If you are coming to the Festival with a wheelchair, it is recommended that you let us know via toegankelijkheid@festival.be . That way we can be sure to take this into account, provide appropriate seating and additional guidance if needed.
Assistance dogs are welcome. If required, staff will be on hand to escort you to your seat. Please let us know via toegankelijkheid@festival.be
Do you have specific needs or need additional amenities? Contact Fien Straetmans for this at toegankelijkheid@festival.be or 0491 45 26 78.
Mobility
More information about the mobility of KASK & Conservatory can be found here.
Ticket information
The ECMA Masterclasses are free to attend.