Lied Academy

Artistic Direction Thomas Hampson

Lied Academy | Master class with Thomas Hampson

This is where the Lied scene of tomorrow meets. With its Lied Academy, the International Music Festival Heidelberger Frühling offers a place of inspiration for the most professional singers and pianists from all over the world. What was still limited to a few days per year in 2011, is already being extended to the stages of the international network through several master classes and residencies. Artistic director Thomas Hampson promotes the actors of the Lied individually and provides them with further training. The work on the repertoire basically combines questions of vocal technique with aspects of interpretation, historical contexts and contemporary performance. The Lied is rediscovered and explored in all its facets. In discussions, workshops and master classes in collaboration with international mentors and guest lecturers, the unique dialogue of text and setting is made audible and tangible for artists and audiences. The Lied Academy is a common place of learning, where exchange and openness has been created. It is a germ cell of enthusiasm for the Lied, a think tank where, far away from the everyday life, thought is given to the genre and its needs. The Lied Academy is a platform for the Lied enthusiasts of tomorrow, or those who want to become one. Learn more »

Lied Academy 2021/22

The Lied Academy of the International Song Centre Heidelberg starts a new edition in October 2021!

The International Song Centre Heidelberg awards up to 15 scholarships for the Lied Academy 2021/22 in the form of a one-year funding program under the artistic direction of Thomas Hampson. The scholarship holders have the opportunity to take part in a total of three modules at the Lied Academy in Heidelberg and Berlin free of charge. The offer includes master classes with Thomas Hampson and well-known co-lecturers in the field of song composition and interpretation. In addition, the Lied Academy offers a diverse framework program of workshops, coaching and discussion formats that deal with topics such as language coaching, content-related deepening, career management, concert programming, mental training, etc. In addition, all selected scholarship holders have the opportunity to present themselves in public master classes and concerts.

Information for applicants

The announcement is aimed at young singers and pianists (born 1992 or later). Separate applications for singers and pianists were. The audition as an existing lied duo can be played, but singers and pianists will be assessed separately and, if necessary, passed on. Applicants admitted to the audition will be informed by September 10, 2021 at the latest.

All accommodation, travel and course costs are covered or reimbursed as part of the scholarship; in return, the scholars agree to participate free of charge in public appearances and concerts as part of the modules.

The online-application for the Lied Academy 2021/22 closed on August 13th. No further applications can be registered.

Terms and Conditions of participation

Audition

The audition will take place in Heidelberg from October 8th to 11th, 2021 and will be carried out in a two-stage process. A pre-selection of participants for the first round of the audition (October 8th / 9th, approx. 10-minute audition) will be invited to Heidelberg from all applications that have been received on time and completely. A decision will be made about forwarding to the second round of the audition after all auditions. All forwarded participants of the 2nd round (10/11/10) will complete a short work sample of about 20 minutes with Thomas Hampson. The recipients of the Lied Academy 2021/22 will be selected from the participants in the second round. Travel to and accommodation for the audition is at the applicant’s own expense.