Year 2024/25


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!)

Events of the Liedakademie

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.