Orbis Musicus: String Academy Ochsenhausen
organizer
course
Orbis Musicus: String Academy Ochsenhausen
format
Workshop
instruments
Cello • Viola • Violin
application deadline
August 14, 2026 23:55 (London)
event dates
September 14 - September 18, 2026
Location
Landesakademie Ochsenhausen
Schlossbezirk 7
88416 Ochsenhausen, Germany
website
Orbis Musicus: String Academy Ochsenhausen
Orbis Musicus is more than a masterclass. It is a space where music, mentorship, and artistic exchange come together in a meaningful way. Here, you’ll find an environment carefully shaped to support both personal growth and artistic development. Participants are not simply students, but musicians engaged in a shared process of discovery within a setting that is focused, open, and collaborative.
At the heart of Orbis Musicus is a commitment to mentorship that extends beyond technical instruction.
The faculty bring a wealth of experience as performers and pedagogues, shaped by a broad range of European musical traditions. Together, they share a commitment to thoughtful, individual teaching and to supporting each musician in developing their own artistic voice.
Throughout the academy, participants receive individual lessons with piano, take part in a mock audition session, and engage in open discussions with the faculty. Performance opportunities take place within an in-house setting, creating a space that is both supportive and artistically focused.
Beyond the lessons themselves, the course fosters a sense of community, where exchange continues through conversations, shared experiences, and time spent together.
A masterclass with heart, where your voice matters.
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🎻 CELLO (Professor Josephine Knight)
🎶 Explore Your Sound 🎶
Course Dates: 14–18 September 2026
Work closely with internationally renowned cellist Professor Josephine Knight, holder of the Alfredo Piatti Chair at the Royal Academy of Music in London. The course offers a focused space to develop your playing, explore repertoire, and engage in detailed artistic work within a supportive and collaborative environment.
The cello course includes individual lessons, a joint mock audition session, open Q&A workshops, and in-house performance opportunities throughout the academy, alongside an in-house faculty concert.
📅 Application & video submission deadline: 14 August 2026
(A limited number of bursaries are available.)
All details can be found on our website: http://www.orbismusicus.com
Join us in Ochsenhausen. We look forward to welcoming you.
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🎻 VIOLIN (Sergey Levitin & Professor Christiane Hutcap)
🎶 Refine Your Sound 🎶
Course Dates: 14–18 September 2026
Develop your technique, deepen your musical understanding, and gain insight from two outstanding artists: Sergey Levitin, Concertmaster of the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, and Professor Christiane Hutcap (Professor Emerita at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Rostock).
Each professor will lead their own class, offering participants the opportunity to work closely within a focused and supportive setting. The violin course includes individual lessons, a joint mock audition session, open Q&A workshops, and in-house performance opportunities throughout the academy, alongside an in-house faculty concert.
📅 Application & video submission deadline: 14 August 2026
(A limited number of bursaries are available.)
All details can be found on our website: http://www.orbismusicus.com
Join us in Ochsenhausen. We look forward to welcoming you.
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🎻 VIOLA (Professor Karin Wolf)
🎶 Shape Your Sound 🎶
Course Dates: 14–18 September 2026
Join Professor Karin Wolf (Professor Emerita at the Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Mannheim) for a focused exploration of sound, musical awareness, and individual musical expression. The course offers space for detailed work on phrasing, colour, and musical character, supporting a confident and flexible approach to playing.
The viola course includes individual lessons, a joint mock audition session, open Q&A workshops, and in-house performance opportunities throughout the academy, alongside an in-house faculty concert.
📅 Application & video submission deadline: 14 August 2026
(A limited number of bursaries are available.)
All details can be found on our website: http://www.orbismusicus.com
Join us in Ochsenhausen. We look forward to welcoming you.