Winter Master Classes

December 30, 2025 – January 3, 2026

FIN / EN

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. Teaching is also offered for chamber music ensembles and duos. Beginners are warmly welcome to learn. The course is open to all ages.

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Important info

The classes will begin on Tuesday 30 December 2025. 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.

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.

Arriving trains

Monday, 29 December (Ylivieska – Raudaskylä)
Departure time from railway station 17:00 (5:00 PM)
Arriving trains:
16:32 (4:32 PM) Oulu-Helsinki (IC 34)
16:50 (4:50 PM) Helsinki-Oulu (IC 25)

Saturday, 3 January  (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 (IC 33) 

The Classes & teachers

Piano Master Class

• Konstantin Bogino
• Antti Hotti
• Eveliina Kytömäki
• Katarina Nummi-Kuisma

Violin Master Class

• Terhi Mali
• Janne Malmivaara (The course is FULL!)

Viola Master Class

• Kerttu Tiebout

Cello Master Class

• Tuomas Ylinen

Contrabass Master Class

• Tarja Nyberg

Piano Accomppanist

• Salla Pynssi

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 Classes

• Master Class €320 (4 x 45 min). Extras 1 x 45 min = €90
• Children’s Master Class €215 (4 x 30 min).
• Konstantin Bogino Master Class €420 (4 x 45 min). Extras 1 x 45 min = €110

Chamber music groups

• Chamber music groups €170 /person (includes 4 x 45 min)
• Duos €190 /person (includes 4 x 45 min)
• Duos with Konstantin Bogino €265 /person (includes 4 x 45 min)

Full board pricing

• Full board in double room: €155
• Full board in single room: €200 (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.

Application

Registrations until 14.12.2025. Please fill out the forms separately for everyone coming.

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