Winter Master Classes
2–6 January 2024
The Raudaskylä Master Classes have been around for over 50 years. Internationally renowned teachers, great rehearsal facilities and idyllic surroundings of Raudaskylä – that’s what our Master Classes are made of! The Master Classes are accompanied by concerts of the lecturers and final concerts of the students.
Artistic Director
Katarina Nummi-Kuisma; tel. +358 40 5615 877, katarinanummi@gmail.com
If you have Finnish social security number, please use these application forms instead:
The classes will begin on Tuesday, 2 June 2024. You can arrive at Raudaskylä from Monday evening on. The easiest way to arrive is to travel together by train (contact Katarina). We have arranged transportation from Ylivieska railway station to Raudaskylä on Monday evening and vice versa:
Sunday, January 1 (Ylivieska – Raudaskylä)
Arriving trains:
19:02 (7:02 PM) Oulu-Helsinki (IC 28)
19:03 (7:03 PM) Helsinki-Oulu (IC 27)
Saturday, January 6 (Raudaskylä – Ylivieska)
Departure time from Raudaskylä 14:00 (2 PM)
Departing trains:
14:41 (2:41 PM) Oulu-Helsinki (IC 26)
14:49 (2:49 PM) Helsinki-Oulu (Pendolino 33)
Location and surroundings
Our college is located in the middle of the towns of Ylivieska and Nivala, distance from both is 15 km. The nearest shops and supermarkets are to be found in those towns. We have here a little shop for candies, refreshments, toiletries etc.
The Classes
Piano Master Class
- Konstantin Bogino
- Katarina Nummi-Kuisma
- Antti Hotti
- Kristiina Junttu
- Anna Kuvaja
Violin Master Class
- Terhi Mali
- Janne Malmivaara
Viola Master Class
- Kerttu Tiebout
Cello Master Class
- Tuomas Ylinen
PIANO Accomppanists
- Salla Pynssi
- Sanna Smolander
Improvisation and free accompaniment workshop
Low-threshold exercises from classical music to today’s pop music. The workshop is suitable for players of all ages and levels, from beginners to professionals, and no previous experience in improvisation is required.
- Sirkka Kärkkäinen
We reserve the right to make changes.
Rehearsal
During the courses we have about 20 class rooms reserved for rehearsal. There are about ten classrooms equipped with a piano. At daytime you can practice in the dorms as well. Booking lists are in the entrance hall of the college building.
Accommodation in dorms
Students will stay in dorms at the college. Dorms include 5–7 rooms (2 persons / room). Rooms are fitted with beds, table, wardrobes and bedding (no sheets). You can rent sheets from our info. Kitchen is equipped with a stove, a microwave, a coffee maker and a refrigerator.
Pricing
- Master Class 320 € (4 x 45 min). Extras 1 x 45 min = 80 €
- Konstantin Bogino Master Class 420 € (4 x 45 min). Extras 1 x 45 min = 105 €
- Improvisation and free accompaniment workshop 35 € / person (sis. 4 x 45 min)
- Full board in double room: 160 €
- Full board in single room: 205 € (restricted availability)
You can make your payments at the reception by cash or credit card (Visa or Mastercard).
Parents and relatives are warmly welcome to Raudaskylä as well.
- Full board for adults in 47 € / day and for children (4-12 years) 39 € / day and 1-4 years 15 € / day. These prices includes full board, free admission to the lessons and concerts and leisure time activities. Fill out the forms separately for everyone coming.
- Form for parent and family members.
- If you have Finnish social security number, please use this application form instead.
Application
Please use this online application form. Application deadline is December 17.
ATTENTION! If you have Finnish social security number, please use this application form instead.
Artistic Director
Katarina Nummi-Kuisma; tel. +358 40 5615 877, katarinanummi@gmail.com