Masterclasses

Masterclasses

At the fifth edition of the Arcada Festival, advanced-level violin and cello students will have the unique opportunity to participate in exclusive masterclasses with two of the biggest names on the international scene: violinist Ilya Gringolts and cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan. For intermediate-level violin students, there will be a masterclass led by the pedagogue and violinist Claudio Forcada.



Registrations:

From 1st April until 30th June 2026

 

Masterclass Registration Rules Ilya Gringolts and Narek Hakhnazaryan (PDF)

Masterclass Registration Rules Claudio Forcada (PDF)

Teachers

Claudio Forcada

Claudio Forcada is the author of a thesis on effectiveness in violin pedagogy. Forcada specializes in the pedagogy of stringed instruments, specifically in the Rolland, Suzuki, Zweig and Kato Havas […]

Ilya Gringolts

Soloist much in demand, Ilya Gingolts is dedicated both to the great orchestral repertoire and to contemporary and rare works; It also nurtures a deep passion for historically informed practices. […]

Narek Hakhnazarya

Since winning the first prize and gold medal no international tchaikovsky competition at age 22, Narek Hakhnazaryan has claimed to be one of the most outstanding cellists of his generation. Recognized for […]