International Piano Seminar in Ebenfurth, Austria

July 23-August 9, 2010

Concert Opportunities and Summer Study
for Advanced Pianists

Artist Faculty
Adam Wibrowski, founder and artistic director, Conservatory of Paris
Dr. William Wellborn, San Francisco Conservatory

Dates and Program Eligibility
The dates for the 2010 Austrian International Piano Seminar and Festival are July 24-August 9. Arrival and check-in at the dorm will be on Saturday, July 24. Departure is on Monday, August 9. The program is open to advanced pianists of various ages, including teachers and auditors.

Location and Special Excursions
The Austrian International Piano Seminar and Festival is located in the charming town of Ebenfurth, a region rich in musical tradition. Less than an hour from Vienna, Ebenfurth is close to the birthplaces of composers Franz Liszt and Joseph Haydn, and is centrally located from the palaces of Eisenstadt and Esterházy. This year marks the 200th anniversaries of both Chopin and Schumann, and music by these composers is especially encouraged.

Festival concerts featuring guest artists and seminar participants and are held throughout the session. An excursion to Vienna allows us to see the magnificent city that was once the home of Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, and Schubert, and to immerse ourselves in the rich Austrian musical tradition. A special highlight will be a performance of Mozart’s The Magic Flute at the nearby St. Margarethen Opera Festival. Swimming and recreation are also possible nearby in the lovely Neufeld Lake.

Lodging
Students will be housed in the modern and spacious VivaSport dormitory facility in Neufeld, which is convenient to the practice and teaching facilities at the nearby Ebenfurth School. For family members who may also wish to visit during the session, or for those participants who prefer not to stay at the dorm, lodging is also available at various hotels (for an additional cost) in and around Ebenfurth.

Travel
Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from Europe. Participants should fly in to the Vienna airport and plan to arrive by 14:00 on July 24. Dr. Wellborn will personally greet those arriving in Vienna on this date, and escort them by pre-arranged taxi vans for the short drive to Ebenfurth.

Music Study and Performances
The Austrian International Piano Seminar and Festival provides an exciting opportunity for intensive study and performance for advanced pianists. Students study with both Mr. Wibrowski and Dr. Wellborn, and will receive a minimum of 5-6 private lessons and masterclasses, in addition to the public performances, during the session. Participants should prepare a 30-60 minute program that is ready for coaching and public performance. In addition to solo music, there is also coaching for duos in four-hand repertoire.

Festival concerts are held in Vienna, Ebenfurth, Neufeld, the elegant resort town of Baden, and at the beautiful 18th century concert room at the Maria Teresa Military Academy in Wiener Neustadt.

Artist Faculty

Biography for Adam Wibrowski
Biography for William Wellborn

Tuition and Meals
The cost for the eighteen-day program is $2050 USD * (*price may vary slightly due to currency fluctuations). This fee includes the cost of lessons, dormitory lodging, and the breakfast and luncheon meals. Although the dinner meal is not provided, numerous restaurants are within walking distance, and as a rule, the group usually dines together.

Application
The deadline for receipt of applications is April 25, and participants will be notified of acceptance no later than May 1. Since enrollment is limited to 20 pianists, early application is encouraged. Please include a CD of your playing, approximately 20-30 minutes in length, featuring at least two or three contrasting works, along with a current resume. The Austrian International Piano Seminar and Festival is also open to music teachers who wish to participate as either a performer or an auditor. For auditors, the tuition fee is $1250 USD and no tape is required.