For the Heidelberger Frühling Liedakademie 2024/25, around 200 female singers and pianists applied online. 50 of them were invited to audition in Heidelberg, 25 of whom qualified for the second and final round. In the end, 13 of them were awarded a place in the renowned, year-round scholarship program at Liedakademie under the artistic direction of Thomas Hampson. The first module took place in the middle of October and offered a varied programme: The focus was on master classes with Thomas Hampson, accompanied by arriving at the Heidelberg host families and getting to know each other. The module was rounded off with a professional photo shoot and courses on relaxation techniques to help them face the demanding everyday life of an artist with strength and balance.
Procedure
14. - 15. 10. 2024 Audition, Heidelberg
16 - 18. 10. 2024 Module I: Kick-off in Heidelberg
18 - 20. 2. 2025 Module II: Heidelberg work phase
26. - 30. 3. 2025 Module III: Work phase as part of the Heidelberger Frühling Musikfestival
25. 5. - 1. 6. 2025 Module IV: Work phase as part of the Heidelberger Frühling Liedfestival
(Subject to change!)
Katharina Bierweiler
Mezzo-Soprano
Neima Fischer
Soprano
Roza Herwig
Mezzo-Soprano
Verena Kronbichler
Mezzo-Soprano
Wilma Kvamme
Mezzo-Soprano
Zhengyu Li
Bass-Baritone
Aksel Rykkvin
Baritone
Clemens Seewald
Baritone
Bo Wang
Bass-Baritone
Julius Backer
Piano
Mariia Boichenko
Piano
Lal Karaalioglu
Piano
George Needham
Piano
Elitsa Desseva
Official academy pianist, head of studies, program design and coach
Bulgarian pianist Elitsa Desseva specializes in collaborations with singers and is considered one of the leading song pianists of her generation. Under their guidance, the Heidelberger Frühling Liedakademie focuses on innovative teamwork and creative development. The young scholarship holders can develop and elaborate their artistic vision in discussions about song art and networking.