(Sk) VENI ACADEMY 2026
Do you want to experience something extraordinary? Apply to VENI ACADEMY!
Fill out the application here:
https://forms.gle/pRaiuxGwH3gzFEwE7
VENI ACADEMY is a community of young people eager to play music they wouldn’t typically encounter at school. Experienced mentors, primarily members of the VENI ensemble, guide them in discovering new ways of playing while fostering their artistic growth. VENI ACADEMY returns to Banská Bystrica once again! Over the years, this project has delivered dozens of concerts in Slovakia, across Europe, and even in New York. It has recorded and released two CDs and organized academies for over 400 students from 12 countries worldwide.
This year’s academy will be again coached by the international team of specialists for the performance of contemporary scores, namely Polish conductor and composer Robert Kurdybacha; Slovak clarinetist Ronald Šebesta, Czech violinist David Danel, Slovak keyboard player and composer Tibor Feledi, as well as the artistic director of the VENI ACADEMY, Slovak composer and conductor Daniel Matej.
We’re offering you the unique opportunity to apply for the 2026 academy, which will take place from February 17–22, 2026, in Banská Bystrica.
No matter what instrument you play, you’re welcome to join us! Ideally, you should be a student of any year at a music conservatory or university and have a good command of your instrument.
Tutors and guests for the 2026 academy:
– David Danel (CZ) – violin
– Tibor Feledi (SK) – keyboards
– Robert Kurdybacha (PL) – composer, conductor
– Daniel Matej (SK) – artistic director, composer, conductor
– Ronald Šebesta (SK) – clarinet
Final Concert:
Date: February 22, 2026, at 6:00 PM
Venue: Academy of Arts Theater, Banská Bystrica
Repertoire:
– open scores by Gavin Bryars, Julius Eastman, Andres Lõo and others
Activities:
– Creative mornings
– Lectures and discussions
– Workshops
– Final concert (February 22, 2026)
Locations:
– The academy will take place at the Academy of Arts in Banská Bystrica, Jána Kollára 22.
– The final concert will be held at Academy of Arts Theater, Banská Bystrica.
Conditions:
– A maximum of 20 students can participate in the academy.
– Accommodation in Banská Bystrica will be provided and covered for up to 10 students.
– Applications must be submitted by completing the form by January 31, 2026.
– If you play an instrument requiring amplification (e.g., electric guitar, keyboard), please bring the necessary equipment.
– Additional details will be provided upon application submission.
VENI ACADEMY is supported by public funds from the Slovak Arts Council.
Supported by SOZA. Financially supported by the Slovak Music Fund. Organized by the Teacher’s College in collaboration with ISCM – Slovak Section and the Academy of Arts in Banská Bystrica. Partners include the City of Banská Bystrica and Hudobný život.