The Verbier Festival Academy returns to Shenzhen in February 2027 for a new series of masterclasses organized as part of the Shenzhen Verbier Festival. Young musicians from the Asia-Pacific region will have the opportunity to work with leading international artists in public masterclasses organized during the Festival.
Applications are open to pianists and string players aged 14 to 26, as well as pre-formed chamber music trios and quartets whose members’ average age is between 18 and 28. Applicants must reside or study in the Asia-Pacific region.
2027 applications
Applications for the 2027 Shenzhen Masterclasses are now open.
Masterclass Dates: 9–18 February 2027
Soloists: 14 to 26 years old as of 9 February 2027
Chamber Music: pre-formed trio or quartet; average age of members: 18 to 28 years old as of 9 February 2027
Deadline: 30 November 2026 at 23:59 (China Standard Time)
the masterclasses in brief
- 8 x 90-minute masterclasses for soloists — piano, violin, viola, cello, and double bass — with two students per masterclass
- 1 x 90-minute chamber music masterclass, open to pre-formed trios and quartets; one ensemble will be selected
- Public masterclasses with leading international artists
- Rehearsals and accompaniment by a Festival-provided pianist, when necessary
- Soloists: two nights’ hotel accommodation with breakfast for the student and one accompanying person
- Selected trio or quartet: up to two hotel rooms, with breakfast, for two nights
- Tickets for selected Shenzhen Verbier Festival concerts, subject to availability
- Working language: English
2027 mentors
Confirmed artists for the 2027 masterclasses include:
Marc André double bass
Lucas Debargue piano
Pinchas Zukerman violin
Gábor Takács-Nagy chamber music
Antoine Tamestit viola
Further mentors will be announced soon.
attend the masterclasses
The masterclasses are open to the public. The venue, detailed schedule and ticketing information will be announced along with the Shenzhen Verbier Festival 2027 programme.