Gustav Mahler Academy 2025/2026

The Gustav Mahler Academy is one of the leading summer courses in Europe.
Founded by Claudio Abbado to provide outstanding education to young musicians, this two-year course offers a completely unique learning experience focusing on masterclasses, chamber music and orchestra.
Applications are open to musicians of all nationalities, born between 01.01.1999 and 21.07.2007. Applicants need to complete the online form and send a short video of their playing. More details on our website.

GMA I > 22.07. - 10.08.2025
Guest Faculty:
- Michael Barenboim & Andrea Obiso, Violin
- Veronika Hagen, Viola
- Floris Mijnders, Cello
- Janne Saksala, Double bass
- Philippe Tondre, Winds
- Camilla Tilling & Pauliina Tukiainen (Voice)
Play side by side with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra under Sir John Eliot Gardiner.

GMA Voice 2025: Study Mahler songs in coaching sessions and master classes

GMA II > 28.08. - 18.09.2026
European Tour (Paris, Amsterdam, Vienna, a.o.), Mahler and Berg on p