• TypeVocational schools
• LocationZell an der Pram, Austria
• Taught inEnglish, German
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The Austrian Master Classes are international music courses held at Castle Zell an der Pram, a classicist castle built between 1771 and 1777 in the Innviertel region of Upper Austria. They were founded in 1979 by violinist Bruno Steinschaden, professor at the Mozarteum University, and have been run by Georg Steinschaden since 1994. According to the organisers, music students, performers and educators from 87 countries have taken part. Courses are open to all nationalities.

Each course lasts one week. The 2027 programme runs from March (Easter junior courses) to September and includes:

• Master classes for piano, violin, viola, cello, flute, voice and chamber music, for advanced students and professional musicians
• Junior courses (music camps) for children and teenagers in piano, strings, flute and chamber music
• Body and Voice, a supplementary course

Participants receive 40 or 80 minutes of individual or ensemble tuition a day, plus activities such as stage training, chamber orchestra for strings and lectures, and can perform in workshop and public final concerts. Every participant receives a certificate of participation. Accommodation and meals are generally provided in the castle, and free time on the junior courses is supervised.

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Schlossstrasse 1, Zell an der Pram, Upper Austria, Austria, 4755

Courses in 2027 (one week each):

• Junior courses for piano, violin, viola, cello and flute at Easter: 21-27 March
• Master classes for piano, strings, flute and chamber music: 18-24 July
• Junior courses for piano, strings, flute and chamber music: 25-31 July and 22-28 August
• Master classes for voice and the Body and Voice course: 29 August - 4 September
• Master classes for piano, strings and flute: 5-11 September

Each master class and junior course lasts one week, with 40 or 80 minutes of individual or ensemble tuition a day depending on the booking.

Participants generally stay at Castle Zell an der Pram with full board; accommodation and meals are not included in the course fee and are paid on arrival. 2027 rates per person per course week:

• Double or triple room: €491
• Single room in the west wing (shared bathroom): €440, if available
• Single room Comfort (own bathroom): €551, if available

Single rooms are allocated by age, oldest first. Accompanying persons cannot stay or eat at the castle and must book nearby accommodation themselves.