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Jan Talich
VIOLIN & CHAMBER MUSIC
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Jonė Kaliūnaitė VIOLA & CHAMBER MUSIC
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Romain Garioud CELLO & CHAMBER MUSIC
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Barbora Valiukevičiūtė
VIOLIN 
 
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Simona Zajančauskaite 
PIANO

 

Faculty

Fees
Application Fee €25


Full course fee €800 food & lodgings included | Masterclasses only €470
 

Tuition: €470
(Includes everything listed below, except lodging and meals).

​ 1.Program orientation, lessons, chamber music coaching, and practice rooms.
 2. Tickets to concerts: access to all program and festival performances.
3. Professional photo shoot of the final concert.
4. Recording of the final concert: professional keepsake of the culminating performance.

Tuition: €800
Includes full board (meals and accommodation).

  1. Program orientation, lessons, chamber chamber music coaching and practice rooms.

  2. Hostel type accommodation and full meals.

  3. Tickets to Concerts: Access to program performances.

  4. Professional photo shoot of the final concert.

  5. Recording of the final Concert: professional keepsake of culminating performance.

Immerse yourself in the charming town of Merkinė, Lithuania, where our program blends musical excellence with rich cultural heritage.

Collaborating with local cultural institutions, we offer more than just music education—we provide an unforgettable experience of international collaboration and cultural exchange.

Join us on a journey where your musical talents flourish amidst Merkinė's picturesque landscapes and deep-rooted traditions.

Tailored to elevate participants' proficiency in solo repertoire

Individual lessons
Chamber ensemble coaching
Studio class
Recorded concert video
Vibrant cultural environment

IMMERSIVE  8 DAYS MASTERCLASSES IN MERKINĖ

Immerse yourself in the charming town of Merkinė, Lithuania, through the Burmister Academy Masterclasses. Our program offers a unique musical experience designed to push artistic boundaries and inspire creativity.

Participants will benefit from 3-4 individual lessons and chamber music coaching sessions fostering collaboration and musical growth through chamber ensemble coaching.

Central to the experience is performance opportunities in Merkinė's inspiring cultural settings, providing  solo or chamber music performance opportunities. 

Join us at Burmister Academy in Merkinė!

Who are these Master classes for?

Open to violinists, violists, and cellists from any college, university, or music school.

Open to violinists, violists, and cellists who want to improve under the guidance of our excellent faculty.

For those looking to have fun and create memorable musical experiences.

Application

Open till June 15 | 2025

Fill in application form with your profile picture and short bio
Upload avideo of your performance
Provide repertoire list for the Master Classes
Pay Application Fee 25 EUR
Get a confirmation letter in 10 days 
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