Viola Weekend

Friday 30 September 12:00 - Sunday 2 October 16:00,

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Fotografi av kvinne som holder en fiolin. Har på seg en lang sort kjole, og står på en stein i høstlig landskap i skogen.
Ellen Nisbeth. Photo by: Nikolaj Lund

The Norwegian Viola Society in collaboration with the University in Stavanger invites violists at all ages from young players, students and professionals in their early stage to a weekend with master classes, lessons and viola ensemble with Ellen Nisbeth, faculty member at the Stavanger University and Royal College of Music in Stockholm, lessons and ensemble with violists and viola teachers from Stavanger Kulturskole, James Herstatt, Cecilia Johansson and Beatrice Bjørnsen.

No course fee! 

Friday 30 September, from 1 pm

  • Master class and individual lessons with Ellen Nisbeth 

Saturday 1 October 

  • Playing the Viola, introduction for young violinists
  • Master class and individual lessons with Ellen Nisbeth
  • Viola technique workshop with Ellen Nisbeth, James Herstatt, Cecilia Johansson and Beatrice Bjørnsen
  • Group lessons, master classes and individual lessons with James Herstatt, Cecilia Johansson and Beatrice Bjørnsen
  • Viola ensembles
  • Informal evening concert

Sunday 2 October 

  • Playing the Viola, introduction for young violinists
  • Master class and individual lessons with Ellen Nisbeth
  • Viola technique workshop with Ellen Nisbeth, James Herstatt, Cecilia Johansson and Beatrice Bjørnsen
  • Group lessons, master classes and individual lessons with James Herstatt, Cecilia Johansson and Beatrice Bjørnsen
  • Viola ensembles
  • Informal afternoon concert at 2 pm 

Apply by sending a short CV to norskebratsjister@gmail.com before Friday 16 September 2022, let us know in your application which days you would like to participate.

All participants need to cover their own accommodation and travels to and from Stavanger. 

We look forward welcoming You in Stavanger for a fantastic Viola Weekend!