Dublin International Piano Festival

1 LEARN FROM EXPERT FACULTY with credentials including prestigious university positions, prizes in international competitions & critially acclaimed recordings

2 TAKE YOUR PLAYING TO THE NEXT LEVEL! by spending 9 intensive days with our esteemed faculty in seminars, lessons & masterclasses

3 ENJOY AN EXCITING CONCERT SERIES shared with enthusiastic Dublin audiences in some of the city’s most famous venues

4 MAKE LIFE LONG FRIENDS while sharing a guesthouse - and perhaps a piano - and exploring the city with like-minded pianists

5 EXPLORE DUBLIN CITY by hopping on a double-decker bus to sample some Guinness in Temple Bar - good food, good pubs, good museums, good times!

6 EXPERIENCE RIVERDANCE with a trip to the legendary Gaiety Theatre to see the "international Irish dance phenomenon" 7 BE INSPIRED after sharing meals, down time & excursions with renowned faculty and high-caliber pianists from all over the world

8   SEE IRELAND IN THE SUMMER     and see for yourself why it’s called the EMERALD ISLE!     9   APPLY TODAY!         FURTHER DETAILS LISTED BELOW       www.pianofestival.ie

PROGRAMME INFORMATION

The leading program of its kind in Ireland, the Dublin International Piano Festival & Summer Academy attracts students and audiences from all over the world to Dublin for a nine-day festival full of lessons, masterclasses & performances. The program offers an intensive educational experience for advanced piano students as well as an exciting concert series open to the public. The Summer Academy gives young pianists a unique opportunity to explore the possibilities of a career as a pianist, to work with world-class faculty & to push themselves to excel in piano performance and technique, all while enjoying everything Dublin city has to offer.  18 participants will spend 9 days in daily practice sessions, lessons & masterclasses with our esteemed faculty, seminars on topics such as performance psychology from experts in the field & exceptional concerts in some of Dublin’s most famous venues, all culminating in a final performance at the historical Hugh Lane Gallery in Dublin. In the evenings students are encouraged to explore the rich heritage and exciting nightlife of the city!

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

DIPF is looking for advanced pianists of all ages who:  wish to further their musicianship and take their playing to the next level are looking to immerse themselves in the world of piano are interested in networking with other pianists, both professional and amateur are preparing for competitions or auditions and seek performance opportunities as well as new insights into their playing from world-class teachers want to explore Irish culture with other like-minded pianists!

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

Shared room in a Victorian guesthouse near festival headquarters Lunch & dinner at festival headquarters with students & faculty Tickets & transportation to all faculty concerts 4 private lessons with visiting faculty 2 opportunities to play in public masterclasses Practice space & allotted time Public performance opportunities, including a final concert in the Hugh Lane Gallery One-day excursion to explore Dublin and head to the Wicklow hills with fellow students & faculty Riverdance tickets Opening & closing reception LIMITED TO ONLY 18 PLACES     APPLY NOW

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Scholarships based on financial need and strength of application are available for those who qualify.

HOW TO APPLY

	Fill out the online application form at http://www.pianofestival.ie/online_application.php Pay the €60 application fee via PayPal, bank transfer, or cashiers check Submit two recent recording links (mp3 file or Youtube) by email to info@pianofestival.ie