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

Violin Master Class

  • Terhi Mali
  • Janne Malmivaara

Viola Master Class

  • Kerttu Tiebout

Cello Master Class

  • Tuomas Ylinen

PIANO Accomppanists

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.

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

More info:

Katarina Nummi-Kuisma
Artistic Director
tel. +358 40 5615877
katarinanummi@gmail.com

Johanna Laurila
Education Coordinator
tel. +358 44 5641 383
johanna.laurila@rko.fi