The Second International Music Residency at the Artists’ House Bușteni
September 11 – 17, 2023
Exceptional artistic encounters amidst breathtaking nature! Highly talented young students are invited to refine their interpretative skills through meetings with remarkable musicians from all over the world. During the masterclasses, they have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and perfect their abilities.
After a highly successful concert with a full hall and an enthusiastic audience on June 28, 2023, in Brasov, the remarkable first edition of the international meetings at the Artists’ House Bușteni came to an end. It brought together instrumental students from Germany and Romania under the guidance of professors from the music conservatories in Cologne and Leipzig.
The second edition of the Bușteni International Music Residency is dedicated to chamber music in the violin and piano combination. Taking over the musical leadership for this gathering is the renowned Parfenov Duo, one of the most prominent chamber music ensembles in Germany, composed of violinist Iuliana Münch and pianist-composer Andre Parfenov.
Through its exceptional concept involving the composer on stage, the Parfenov Duo has carved out a special place in the classical music scene of Western Europe, both through its concerts and its successful record recordings.
For young instrumentalists, chamber music is a new domain. In this stage of life and learning, all young performers are focused on solo activities. A completely novel experience for young musicians is delving into a work in direct collaboration with the composer. Who could be more suitable to unveil the secrets and mastery of chamber music than two outstanding solo personalities who have already succeeded in merging into a whole?
The final concert of this musical encounter will take place in Brașov, Sunday, September 17, 2023, at 5:00 PM at the Multicultural Center of Transylvania University. Alongside the young soloists, the Parfenov Duo will also perform.
The International Artists’ House Bușteni Association was founded by Romanian-origin violinist Iuliana Münch Geambașu. She is the initiator and organizer of the music residencies, leveraging her artistic connections worldwide.
From Vision to Reality: The First International Music Residency at Künstlerhaus Busteni
Sophisticated artistic encounters amidst stunning nature! Highly talented music students from Germany and Romania are invited to stay and receive instruction at Künstlerhaus Busteni. Here, they will meet outstanding musicians, deepen their knowledge, and refine their skills through master classes, lectures, and collaborative performances.
First Music Residency at Künstlerhaus Busteni, June 23rd – 30th, 2023
The inaugural edition of the International Music Residency Busteni focuses on the violin as the main instrument, as well as chamber music with piano. It is organized in collaboration with Pre-College Cologne, an institute within the University of Music and Dance Cologne, and the National Music High School “Dinu Lipatti” in Bucharest.
Among the professors participating in Busteni is the internationally renowned violinist Prof. Ute Hasenauer. Together with violinist Benjamin Ramirez, an expert in violin methodology and didactics, both from the University of Music Cologne, they will provide instruction and guidance to the students, both in individual lessons and chamber music ensembles. In addition, all participants will gain insight into the art of composition, improvisation, and arrangement from pianists and composers André Parfenov.
An extraordinary opportunity to glimpse into the fascinating world of Early Music is the presence of violinist Prof. Konstanze Beyer from the University of Music “Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy” in Leipzig. She is a specialist in Baroque music and an interpreter on the Baroque violin.
The residency will culminate with a public concert featuring works from the Baroque era to the present day, taking place on June 28th, 2023. The concert is organized in collaboration with the Goethe Institute Bucharest and will be performed at the German Center Kronstadt/Brasov.