Application deadline:

1st July 2022

Preselection:

We ask all applicants to submit a link to their most recently recorded YouTube video via the online application form. We will select a maximum of 34 participants for the Academy. VIDEO IS NOT REQUIRED! Only in case there will be more applicants than spaces available, we will hold a preselection. All participants will be notified about the results by e-mail, no later than two weeks after the application deadline (participants of previous editions can apply WITHOUT submitting a video).

Costs:

The cost for active participation is 600 EUR. The course fee includes:

  • 4 lessons (2+2)
  • SINGLE ROOM accommodation
  • public concerts
  • excellent practice facilities
  • free entrance to all the activities organized by BISMA

All classes are open to the public (free admission).

Accommodation:

The price of the accommodation is included in the course fee and each participant will be provided with a single room at the Krzysztof Penderecki European Centre of Music.

Food:

There is a possibility of getting meals at the Krzysztof Penderecki European Centre of Music for additional cost:

  • full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) for 22 EUR per day (132 EUR total)
  • half-board (breakfast, dinner) for 14 EUR per day (84 EUR total)

Please, select the desired option on the online application form.

Registration:

Registration will take place on 9th September 2022 at BISMA office.

Opening Ceremony:

The Opening Ceremony will take place on 9th September 2022 at 7.00 PM  at the Concert Hall of the Krzysztof Penderecki European Centre of Music in Luslawice, Poland.

Masterclasses:

The masterclasses will take place daily between 10 AM and 1 PM and in the afternoon between 3 PM and 7 PM. They will be given by the following professors:

GROUP I

  • DMITRI ALEXEEV
  • GRIGORY GRUZMANN

GROUP II

  • JULIA KOCIUBAN
  • GIUSEPPE GUARRERA

Every participant is guaranteed four (4) lessons of 60 minutes (two with chosen professor from the group I and two with the chosen professor from the group II )

Concerts:

Participants’ concerts will take place daily at 7.30 PM at the Concert Hall of the Krzysztof Penderecki European Centre of Music in Luslawice, Poland.

Gala concert:

The Gala Concert and Award Ceremony of the 2022 BISMA will take place on 14th September 2022 at 7.00 PM at the Concert Hall at the Concert Hall of the Krzysztof Penderecki European Centre of Music in Luslawice, Poland.

International Bacewicz Prize:

At the end of the Academy, professors will nominate four students to take part at the Gala Concert where the International Bacewicz Prize of total value 1000 EUR will be awarded to the best participant of the 2022 BISMA.