NEW ZEALAND'S PREMIERE RESIDENTIAL SUMMER SCHOOL
Proudly brought to you by The Pettman National Junior Academy of Music
Now celebrating its seventeenth anniversary, the Akaroa Music Festival is New Zealand’s premiere residential international Summer music school. An array of distinguished international musicians provides lessons, masterclasses and concerts against the breathtaking backdrop of one of the world’s most beautiful seaside towns.
These intensive days of music making also include solo performances, chamber music and a string orchestra, all designed to engage and inspire advanced young musicians.
Students are invited to apply on the following instruments: violin, viola, cello, piano, recorder, guitar and lute.
If you have never experienced an extended live-in music festival, be prepared to work hard, have fun, and play better than you thought you could. Our students come from all over New Zealand, Australia and from abroad, and the friendships made here are ones that last.
Mix work with and pleasure in Akaroa, the gem at the heart of the remarkable Banks Peninsula.
NEW ZEALAND’S PREMIERE RESIDENTIAL SUMMER SCHOOL
Proudly brought to you by The Pettman National Junior Academy of Music
Now celebrating its seventeenth anniversary, the Akaroa Music Festival is New Zealand’s premiere residential international Summer music school. An array of distinguished international musicians provides lessons, masterclasses and concerts against the breathtaking backdrop of one of the world’s most beautiful seaside towns.
These intensive days of music making also include solo performances, chamber music and a string orchestra, all designed to engage and inspire advanced young musicians. Students are invited to apply on the following instruments: violin, viola, cello, piano, recorder, guitar and lute.
If you have never experienced an extended live-in music festival, be prepared to work hard, have fun, and play better than you thought you could. Our students come from all over New Zealand, Australia and from abroad, and the friendships made here are ones that last.
Mix work with and pleasure in Akaroa, the gem at the heart of the remarkable Banks Peninsula.
OUR SUMMER SCHOOL
The International Akaroa Summer Music Festival and the University of Canterbury School of Music are excited to be offering a series of summer masterclasses for tertiary and pre-tertiary students. The classes will take place from January 8th to January 12th at the UC School of Music Arts Centre location. Individual lessons, and ensemble classes and lunchtime recitals by some of NZ’s best young musicians and seasoned professionals as well as plenty of performance opportunities for the summer school students will be offered as part of a 5 day intensive and immersive experience.
Summer School Schedule
- 6 x solo instrumental lessons (45 minutes each)
- Chamber music rehearsals and coaching
- Participation in masterclasses and workshops
- Participation in students’ lunchtime concerts series or competition for the most promising young artist
- Lessons with piano accompanist
- Performance opportunities for both solo and ensemble repertoire
Course Fee: $840 (including GST)
Recorder, guitar and lute
- 4 x solo instrumental lessons (45 minutes each)
- Chamber music rehearsals
- Workshops
- Participation in masterclasses
- Performance opportunities for both solo and ensemble repertoire
Course Fee: $480 (including GST)
The masterclasses are open to university students and high school and primary school students. Students under the age of fourteen must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. At the discretion of the organisers, applicants may be asked to audition, either video or in person. Passive participation as a listener is possible.
The festival consists of masterclasses and concerts.
The solo repertoire prepared for the courses should be indicated in detail and in writing.
All active participants will receive free entry to any public concert organised by the International Akaroa Summer Festival 2024.
There are a limited number of practice rooms available. All lessons will be at the UC Arts at the Arts Centre of Christchurch.
https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/arts/uc-arts-city-location/
Arts Centre of Christchurch
3 Hereford St
Christchurch City
Covid 19
New Zealand’s borders are fully open to visitors and students. The International Akaroa Music Festival Covid policy will be based on the current NZ Ministry of Health and Covid response guidelines at the time of the festival.
The course fees are:
Summer School strings and piano
NZ$840
Recorder, lute, and guitar
NZ$480
Application fee – all courses
NZ$80
Observers
NZ$30 per day
The Summer School course fee includes:
- 6 lessons (60 minutes each)
- Chamber music or ensemble
- Piano accompaniment
- Free tickets for all concerts
Lute, guitar, and recorder
- 4 x solo instrumental lessons (45 minutes each)
- Chamber music rehearsals
- Participation in masterclasses
- Performance opportunities for both solo and ensemble repertoire
Application Fee
The application fee of NZ$80 and 50% of the course fee must be paid with the application. In the case of unsuccessful applications, the fees will be refunded. Payment is via credit card.
Observer cards may be purchased at the festival office which is located at the Akaroa Area School during the duration of the festival.
Refunds for all course fees:
100% refund if withdrawing before 31 October 2023;
50% refund if withdrawing before 30 November 2023;
25% refund before 15 December 2023;
no refund after 15 December 2023.
NB – it is recommended that participants consider taking out insurance in case you are unable to attend at the last minute.
Timetable Summer School at the International Akaroa Music Festival
10.00 Lesson schedule starts/ possibility to rehearse and practice
Throughout the day – Ensemble rehearsals scheduled
12.30 Lunch, self catering
13.00 Daily Lunchtime concert for students
14.00 Lessons and Chamber music or ensemble practice
18.00 Dinner, self catering normally, provided on 16.1 and 18.1
19.00 Concert
TBC, 4pm
Fish and Chips (for students and staff)
on school ground in front of the Gymnasium
TBC, 4pm
BBQ (for students and staff)
on school ground in front of the Gymnasium
Students’ lunchtime concert competition
Part of the student concerts is a competition for the most promising young artist.
The winner will be invited to perform in the final concert on Sunday the 22nd of January at the Gaiety Hall.
If you need a piano accompaniment for the lunchtime concert series, please provide the sheet music as a PDF file by DATE TO BE CONFIRMED
Accommodation
The Akaroa Music Festival can arrange accommodation. A selection of shared holiday homes is available on a first come first serve basis. As price differences between homes can be significant, we recommend an early booking.
Holiday home accommodation arranged by the festival will range between NZ$40 to $75 (per night/person). A deposit of $300 must be paid at the time of application. This will be refunded in the case of unsuccessful applications.
Other accommodation is available in Akaroa, i.e. Motels, Airbnb, apartments and backpacks. The festival will not be booking these but can recommend websites.
https://www.akaroa.com/where-to-stay/
Please indicate on the application if you want the Akaroa Summer Festival to arrange accommodation.
Shuttle Service
The Akaroa Music Festival will be providing a shuttle service on Friday 13th January 2023 from Christchurch Airport, leaving at around 15.30pm and return from Akaroa to Christchurch Airport on Monday, 23rd January 2023, leaving at Akaroa Area School at 8am
The costs for the return shuttle service is $70 per person. If you wish to book the service, a 50% deposit is necessary with your application. The remainder is due no later than the 16th December 2022.
Flights
All students must book their own flights.
Flights from Australia
As flight prices fluctuate right now, it is recommended to check often before booking and, for international visitors, to also check routes via Auckland as these might be cheaper.
LUTE, GUITAR & RECORDER
The International Akaroa Summer Music Festival is excited to be offering a series of summer masterclasses for lute, guitar, and recorder. The classes will take place from Monday 8th January to Friday 12th January 2024 in Christchurch. Individual lessons, ensemble classes and lunchtime recitals by some of NZ’s best young musicians and seasoned professionals as well as plenty of performance opportunities for the summer school students will be offered as part of a 5 days intensive and immersive experience.
Artists in residence are:
Maria Wilgos, lute and guitar
Wolfgang Kraemer, recorder
Lute, Guitar, and Recorder Schedule
4 x solo instrumental lessons (45 minutes each)
Daily chamber music rehearsals or coaching
Participation in masterclasses
Performance opportunities for both solo and ensemble repertoire
Course Fee: $480 (including GST
SUMMER SCHOOL TEACHERS
Lisa Grosman
Australia
Violin/Viola
Heleen du Plessis
New Zealand
Cello
Michael Endres
Germany – New Zealand
Piano
Maria Wilgos
Poland
Lute/Guitar
Glenn Riddle
Australia
Piano
Wolfgang Kraemer
Germany / New Zealand
Recorder
CONCERT SERIES
The 2024 International Akaroa Music Festival features an array of distinguished International and leading New Zealand musicians.
Please check back soon for details of the upcoming summer concerts.
Sonatas for Cello and Piano
Friday 5 Jan, 7pm
Orion Powerhouse Gallery, Akaroa
Claude Debussy
Sonate pour violoncelle et piano
Ludwig van Beethoven
Sonata for Piano and Cello in A Major, op. 69
Edith Salzmann, cello
Glenn Riddle, piano
For more information and to book your tickets click BOOK.
Kuaka In the time of Jacaranda
Saturday 6 Jan, 7pm
St Peters Church, Akaroa
A musical journey from New Zealand to London with music from Johann Sebastian Bach, John Dowland and Mark Menzies.
Johann Sebastian Bach
Ei wie schmeckt der Kaffee, BWV 211
Süßer Trost mein Jesus kömmt, BWV 151
Te Rangi Pai
Hine e Hine
Mark Menzies
Kuaka In the time of Jacaranda
Anne Danican Phillidor
Sonate pour la Flute à bec
George Frideric Handel
The Harmonious Blacksmith Variations
John Dowland
Can She Excuse My Wrongs
Flow my tears
Pierre Attaingnant
Tourdion
Lois Johnston, soprano
Wolfgang Kraemer, recorder
Maria Wilgos, theorbo
Edith Salzmann, cello
For more information and to book your tickets click BOOK.
Bach by Candlelight
Sunday 7 Jan, 5pm
St Peters Church, Akaroa
A long night with music by Johann Sebastian Bach and his contemporaries. Celebrate the extravagant genius of German Baroque with original compositions and arrangement. Inventions for strings, suites for cello, partitas for violin, arias, and much more.
Wolfgang Kraemer, recorder
Maria Wilgos, theorbo
Lisa Grosman, viola
Regina Baek, cello
Arjun Singh, cello
Edith Salzmann, cello
For more information and to book your tickets click BOOK.
Lunchtime cello concert with Regina Baek & AJ Singh
Monday 8 Jan, 1pm
The School of Music at UC Arts Centre
Tim Emerson, piano
For more information and to book your tickets click BOOK.
Lunchtime Masterclass with Glenn Riddle
Tuesday 9 Jan, 1pm
The School of Music at UC Arts Centre
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Lunchtime Masterclass with Michael Endres
Wednesday 10 Jan, 1pm
The School of Music at UC Arts Centre
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Fragments
Thursday 11 Jan, 1pm
The School of Music at UC Arts Centre
Makoto Shinohara
Fragments for recorder
Roland Dyens
Saudade No. 3 for guitar
Paul Hindemith
Cello Sonata, Op.25 No.3
Wolfgang Kraemer, recorder
Maria Wilgos, guitar
Mark Menzies, violin
Arjun Singh, cello
For more information and to book your tickets click BOOK.
Entrada Live in Akaroa
Thursday, 11 Jan, 7pm
Trinity Church, Akaroa
Dynamic instrumental duo Entrada are joined by amazing Irish traditional singer Aiofe Ní Mhurchú to transport you to the heart of a cozy Irish pub or a Breton or Galician café in a vibrant concert of songs and dances from the celtic fringe.
Scout White, fiddle and mandolin
Jonathan Le Cocq, guitar
Aiofe Ní Mhurchú, voice
and bodhran
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Final Summer School Concert
Friday 12 Jan, 11am
The UC School of Music at UC Arts Centre
Tim Emerson, piano
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Canterbury Trio
Friday, 12 Jan, 7pm
Orion Powerhouse Gallery, Akaroa
Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Trio in G major, op.1no. 2
Robert Schuman
Piano trio no. 1 in D minor,
op. 63
Canterbury Trio
Mark Menzies, violin
Edith Salzmann, cello
Michael Endres, piano
For more information and to book your tickets click BOOK.
Les Jardins Musicaux
Saturday 13 Jan, 7pm
The Gaiety Hall, Akaroa
European Baroque specialties with South American flair and other surprises.
Antonio Vivaldi
Concerto in D Major RV 92,
for recorder, violin and B.c.
Georg Philipp Telemann
Sonata a 3 in re minore, per flauto dolce, violino e basso continuo
Jacques-Christophe Naudot
Trio Sonata in C Major, for recorder, violin and basso continuo
Nicola Matteis
Scotch Humour for recorder, violin and theorbo
Janusz Prusinowski
Serce
Jan z Lublina
Szewczyk
Philipp Friedrich Böddecker
Une jeune fillette
Astor Piazzolla
Libertango
Roland Dyens
Tango en Skai
Wolfgang Kraemer, recorder
Mark Menzies, violin
Maria Wilgos, theorbo
Edith Salzmann, cello
Regina Baek, cello
Surprise guest
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Four Seasons for cello quartet
Sunday 14 Jan, 1pm
The Gaiety Hall, Akaroa
Antonio Vivaldi
Four Seasons
Arrangement James Barralet
Regina Baek, cello
Masha Pavlenko, cello
Arjun Singh, cello
Edith Salzmann, cello
For more information and to book your tickets click BOOK.
Goldberg Variations
Sunday 14 Jan, 1pm
The Gaiety Hall, Akaroa
Johann Sebastian Bach
Goldberg Variations, BWV 988
Arrangement for string trio by Dmitri Sitkovetsky
The Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, is a composition for harpsichord by Johann Sebastian Bach, consisting of an aria and a set of 30 variations. First published in 1741, it is named after Johann Gottlieb Goldberg, who may also have been the first performer of the work. This set of famous variations is transcribed for string trio by Dmitry Sitkovetsky.
Mark Menzies, violin
Lisa Grosman, viola
Edith Salzmann, cello
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Wolfgang Kraemer
Edith Salzmann
WITH THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
Maureen Pettman and The Pettman Foundation
Akaroa Area School
Mulberry House Akaroa
St Peter’s Church Akaroa
Trinity Presbyterian Church
Jardin Musical Trust
Pianos Plus NZ
The International Akaroa Music Festival:
Phone: (+64) 021 20 20 180
Email: wfkraemer@pnja.co.nz
The International Akaroa Music Festival
PO Box 65354, Mairangi Bay,
Auckland 0754, NEW ZEALAND
Director
Wolfgang Kraemer
Artistic Director
Edith Salzmann