RADOVLJICA SPRING ACADEMY

25-30 April 2026

Masterclass for Violin • Viola • Cello • Piano • Chamber Music

Faculty

Anna Kandinskaya – violin, chamber music;

Edwin E. S. Kim – violin

Milan Milojičić – viola, chamber music;

 Eldar Saparayev – cello, chamber music

 Julia Gubajdullina – piano, chamber music  

The Radovljica Spring Academy is designed for music academy students and advanced young musicians – soloists as well as chamber music ensembles – who wish to deepen their artistic and technical skills in an inspiring and supportive environment.

Our aim is to support musicians not only as performers, but as complete artists. Through focused work, mindful practice, and meaningful collaboration, participants are encouraged to develop clarity, depth, and artistic confidence. Guided by an experienced international faculty and supported by the calm and reflective atmosphere of Radovljica, students can  broaden their musical perspectives and connect with fellow musicians in a focused yet welcoming setting.

What the Academy offers

Solo studies

  • 4 individual lessons with the professor of your choice;

Chamber music

  • Open chamber music sessions: 1–2 additional lessons with pre-formed ensembles or with chamber groups formed during the Academy
  • Participation is optional but strongly encouraged
  • Pianists are very welcome to form duos with string players, in addition to other chamber repertoire

Concert performances

  • Opportunity to perform in up to two concerts, depending on repertoire length

Lectures & wellness sessions

  • Effective Practice Strategies – Prof. Milan Milojičić 
  • Meditation & Nature Walk – Prof. Anna Kandinskaya

Chamber music

plays an important role at the Academy. While participation is not mandatory, all students are warmly encourage  to collaborate. Ensembles may range from duos to larger groups. All repertoire wishes are welcome. Each ensemble will receive coaching and will have the opportunity to perform in the final concerts.

Chamber Music Application Requirements

Applicants interested in chamber music should include the following:

  • Up to 5 chamber works already performed
  • Up to 5 chamber works not yet performed that you would like to explore or  revisit

All works must be written for combinations of violin, viola, cello, and piano.

After the application deadline, the faculty will review  all repertoire requests and contact selected participants with  ensemble proposals and programme ideas.

Meditation & Nature Walk

The guided meditative walk takes place in the serene forest between Radovljica and Kamna Gorica – a quiet, beautiful natural space ideal for reflection.

Taking time to pause, breathe, and allow the mind to settle is essential for every musician. This moment of stillness enables participants to reconnect with themselves, recharge, and return to practice or performance with greater clarity, balance and focus.

Venue & Practice Facilities

The Academy takes place at the Music School in Radovljica, offering a focused and well-equipped environment for musical study.

  • practice rooms are available

Application Requirements 

  • A short biography (up to 250 words)
  • One or two video recordings (solo and/or chamber), submitted as private or public YouTube links
  • Chamber music repertoire list (if applicable):

 Up to 5 works already performed

Up to 5 works not yet performed or to be revisited

Application Deadline: April 10th, 2026

After the registration period ends, all applicants will be informed of the results. Selected participants will then receive chamber ensemble proposals and further organisational details.

Fees

  • Participation fee: 350 €
  • Registration fee: 50 €

Chamber music ensembles

  • 350 € per ensemble + 50 € registration fee

Additional lessons

Participants may book one or more extra individual lessons (subject to availability) with any professor for 90 € per lesson.

Payment of the Registration fee: Društvo Casa Kamna, Kamna Gorica 46a, 4246 Kamna Gorica, Slovenia:

IBAN: SI56 1010 0005 2374 757; SWIFT/BIC: BAKOSI2X; Banka Intesa SanPaolo, Pristaniška 14, 6502 Koper, Slovenia

Please fill in:  Application form

Accommodation:

 How to reach Radovljica:

From Ljubljana: Radovljica is easily reachable from Slovenia’s capital. By car, the trip takes 40–50 minutes via the A2/E61 motorway. Regular trains and buses connect Ljubljana and Radovljica in about one hour. Taxi and rideshare options are also available.

From Villach: By train: Traveling by train is the simplest and most convenient option. There are direct or easy one-change connections from Villach to Radovljica. The journey takes approximately 55–60 minutes. Tickets can be very affordable — sometimes starting at around 5 € if booked in advance. Trains run several times per day. By car: The distance between Villach and Radovljica is about 50–55 km. Travel time is typically 40–50 minutes, depending on traffic. The route is straightforward and mostly on the highway, making it a comfortable drive.

Contact: Društvo Casa Kamna, Kamna Gorica 46a, 4246 Kamna Gorica, Slovenia www.casakamna.org ; casakamna@gmail.com ; (+386) 31 708913; (+386) 31 413 724 (+WA business)