postgraduateHighest Specialized Solo Piano Performance
| Study location | Hungary, Budapest |
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| Type | Postgraduate, full degree studies |
| Nominal duration | 2 semesters (60 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | postgraduate |
| Course code | Arts |
| Entry qualification | Master diploma (or higher) For information about acceptable MA diplomas/study programmes, please see Annex 8 of the Academic Regulations for Students: uni.lisztacademy.hu/for-students/academic-rules-and-regulations-115265 Applicants must submit a preliminary credit recognition request directly to the Liszt Academy to determine whether the applicant’s MA diploma can be accepted to apply for the programme, unless they have finished their MA studies at the Liszt Academy in the same field. Deadline: 31 March The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Hungarian. - Applicants are required to submit an official Hungarian translation of their MA diploma until 31 March. English translations are accepted during the application period, but a Hungarian translation must be submitted by 31 March. Hungarian translations have to be done based on the original document and NOT copies of the original document. Translations made based on copies of certificates are NOT accepted. Other supporting documents can be submitted in English. More information: uni.lisztacademy.hu/application/requirements-of-application-documents-122575 You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English The following language certificates are accepted: Other language certificates are not accepted. |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. A relevant portfolio is required. Applicants are to upload recordings of three works performed by the applicant to Media Files. |
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Overview
Program description:
OBJECTIVES:
- to improve skills needed for a soloist career
- to develop and widen solo repertoire (especially concertos)
- to have an insight of the highly difficult piano chamber music works
- to improve self-management skills
ELIGIBILITY:
- degree in a classical instrumental music performer master’s programme (piano principal study) or a one-tier university-level study programme awarding qualification as a pianist and piano teacher; highest grade for diploma concert
- superior artistic and performance skills
- superior technique
- superior concentration skills
- fully dedicated personality
Selection process:
Applicants for Highest Specialized Solo Piano Performance are first evaluated based on the portfolio they uploaded in the application system (recording of three works performed by the applicant).
The entrance examinations for all courses at the Liszt Academy of Music take place at the end of June and at the beginning of July. Scholarship applicants whose submitted musical portfolio (recording of three works performed by the applicant) has passed the pre-screening evaluation are informed about the exact date of their entrance examination during May. The entrance examinations take place at the Liszt Academy of Music, in Budapest, Hungary. All applicants are required to appear before the Entrance Examination Committe in person for the examinations. Live streaming, video streaming, DVDs, CDs, or any other recordings are not accepted as a substitute. Applicants are informed about the result of the entrance examinations in July.
Entry requirements: Applicants are to take a practical examination in their chosen specialisation (live audition).
Details: uni.lisztacademy.hu/admission-requirements
Applicants who wish to be considered for self-financed studies are required to apply separately as a self-financed applicant as well until 31 March. Self-financed application details: uni.lisztacademy.hu/application
Contact:
Study Department, International Sub-Department
international.office@lisztacademy.hu
Programme structure
Curriculum: uni.lisztacademy.hu/for-students/curriculum-116343