Sardoal International Piano Meeting

Masterclasses

General Conditions

Application

The deadline for receiving applications is May 21st, 2025 (Masterclasses and Solo Competition).

As the number of participants is limited, students are accepted in the order of arrival of the applications. Late applications, after the deadline, when accepted, will suffer an increase of 10% on the fees. Application will only be considered definitive as soon as the course fees are confirmed in our bank account.

Course dates

The lessons will begin on the morning of 28th June and will end on the afternoon of the 6th July.

Conditions of participation

There is no age limit for attending the masterclasses. If you are a minor, you must travel with a parent/guardian or an official permission stating that you are allowed to travel by yourself under your own responsability. Travel costs, as well as visa and health insurance arrangements are the responsability of the students.

Accomodation

Participants (active or listeners) may be accommodated, as guests, with friendly families of Sardoal. Host families will be assigned to participants by order of application. Alternatively, the organization may help participants searching for paid local accommodation to find the option that best suits them. Accommodation with families is limited.

Arriving in Sardoal

The organization assist, when requested, the participants in choosing the best transportation options to arrive in Sardoal, depending if travelling individually or in groups.

We reccommend flying to Lisbon Airport, but Porto Airport is also a good option.

Sightseeing and Open Air Activities

Touristic tours and open air activities will be organized, in parallel with the masterclasses. Participants will be informed later on on this subject.

Concerts

During the festival, several concerts will take place in the cultural center and historical sites through out the city. The professors of the festival will select the students who will partipate in these official concerts. (note: students will not be offered remuneration for their participation in these concerts).

Repertoire is selected by the organization committee.

Competition

A Piano Competition will take place during the event.

For more information concerning rules, application and prizes, please check the page “Sardoal Young Talent Award“.

Practice facilities

Several pianos will be available for practicing. A schedule for practicing will be organized, the amount of hours per student will depend on the number of enrolled students.

Lessons

Students may apply to study with the permanent faculty or/and with honour guest professors. It might be possible to make lessons with different professors, depending on the availability.

Passive students

Passive students may listen to all lessons and events and take profit of accomodation and event facilities like a regular student.

Event Fees

Registration Fee: 190€*

Tuition Fees:

3 lessons soloists 375,15€* (305€ + 23% VAT)
5 lessons soloists 624,84€* (508€ + 23% VAT)
3 lessons duo 658,05€* (535€ + 23% VAT)
5 lessons duo 1100,85€* (895€ + 23% VAT)

Passive students (listeners): 160€*

Competition Fees

For more information concerning rules, application fees and prizes, please check the page “Sardoal Young Talent Award“.

PAYMENT METHODS AVAILABLE:

Application fees will not be returned under any condition. Costs of the bank transaction must be assumed by the applicant.

1) Bank Transfer

IBAN : PT50 0033 0000 45464230189 05
Swift Code: BCOMPTPL
Bank: Millennium BCP Branch: Coimbra Montes Claros Bank address: Praça Machado de Assis, 7 a 9, Celas
3000-253 Coimbra

Account holder: A2DV ACAD INT M AQUILES DELLE VIGNE LDA
Address: Rua António Gustavo Moreira, 80, 4.3 | 4400-660 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal