Classix in Art :: Masterclasses 2026

The Creative Industries Association, organizer of Classix Festival, with the support of the main partner of the 2026 edition, BRD Groupe Société Générale, is launching the Classix in Art 2026 program and masterclass scholarships intended for young musicians from Romania.

66 sessions across 12 different specializations will be delivered by 17 professional musicians from Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Australia, Denmark, the Netherlands, Israel, Canada, Romania, Colombia, and Austria, who will facilitate the professional development of high school pupils and students from music-focused institutions in Romania and the Republic of Moldova.

Participation in these sessions is free of charge, based on registration, subject to available places and the evaluation of the submitted videos, carried out by each masterclass professor or a field specialist.

The sessions will be held in English at Casa Balș (29 Cuza Vodă St., Iași), the “George Enescu” National University of Arts (7–9 Costache Negruzzi St., Iași), and the “Octav Băncilă” National College of Art Iași (29 Cuza Vodă St., Iași).

Selected active participants will receive free access to the course, as well as tickets to the concerts performed by the masterclass artists during Classix Festival. Any costs related to transportation, accommodation, and subsistence are the responsibility of the participant.

Eligible for selection as active participants are pupils in grades 9–12 and students enrolled in state or private pre-university/university arts education institutions in Romania and the Republic of Moldova, as well as graduates of such institutions who completed their studies no earlier than the 2024/2025 academic year.

In the case of minors participating in the masterclasses who reside outside Iași, they must be accompanied by a legal guardian or an adult.

Passive participation in the masterclasses will be available free of charge to the public, subject to available seats, for each masterclass session.

03 March 2026 – 10:00

Eros Jaca (Spain) – Cello | 4 sessions

04 March 2026 – 10:00

Tim Crawford (UK) – Violin | 4 sessions
Catherina Lee (Australia) – Violin | 4 sessions
Kerstin Thiele (Denmark) – Flute | 4 sessions
Michel Camille (UK) – Viola | 4 sessions
Joke Wijma (The Netherlands) – French horn | 4 sessions
Pau Codina Masferrer (Spain) – Cello | 4 sessions
Ron Chen-Zion (Israel) – Clarinet | 4 sessions
Samuel Rouleau (Canada) – Bassoon | 4 sessions
Valdemar Wenzel Most (Denmark) – Piano | 4 sessions
David Daniel Dinu (Romania) – Oboe | 4 sessions
Christian Martinez (Colombia) – Percussion | 4 sessions

04 March 2026 – 13:00

Esbjerg Ensemble (Denmark) – Chamber music | 4 sessions

05 March 2026 – 10:00

Johanna Gossner (Austria) – Clarinet | 3 sessions
Damian Keller (Austria) – Accordion | 3 sessions

07 March 2026 – 10:00

Sarah Nemtanu – Violin | 4 sessions
Anita Graef (USA) – Cello | 4 sessions

If a teacher’s places are fully booked, they will select the active participants they will work with. Each individual session with the coordinating professor will last approximately 45 minutes.

Selected active participants will manage, if necessary, their own need for an accompanying pianist.

The recording submitted for the selection process may be of the participant’s choice, but must be no older than 2 years and no longer than 10 minutes.

Registration for the Classix in Art 2026 Masterclasses has ended.

Full name *

Email address *

Confirm email address *

Phone number *

Study institution *

Specialization *

Study year *

Guidance teacher *

Repertoire for the masterclass: author / opus (max. 20 min.) *

YouTube link recording of your choice (max. 10 min and not older than 2 years) *

Option for masterclass (to select one option) *

Notes

1. Participants accepted to the masterclasses give their consent for photographic images and audio/video recordings taken during the sessions to be used for the promotion of the festival’s activities.

2. By completing this form, I express my consent to the processing of my personal data in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and the Privacy Policy (https://classixfestival.ro/politica-confidentialitate/). I also agree to receive phone calls, text messages (SMS/WhatsApp, etc.), and emails related to Classix Festival events and other cultural projects carried out by the organizers.

3. Participants accepted to the masterclasses understand that they are fully responsible for arranging their own transport and accommodation, as well as covering any related costs associated with attending the masterclasses.

4. The masterclass schedule may be subject to change, and participants will be informed in due time of any potential modifications.

This cultural project is co-financed by the Administration of the National Cultural Fund.

The project does not necessarily represent the position of the Administration of the National Cultural Fund. AFCN is not responsible for the content of the project or how its results may be used. These are entirely the responsibility of the funding beneficiary.