The course is aimed at string players who want to develop their chamber music skills and their playing in terms of technique, practice methodology and interpretation. An individual plan is drawn up for each participant at the start of the course, based on their specific wishes.The teaching involves daily individual lessons, and chamber music coaching. Participants will also work individually with the course pianist and will have time to practice on their own. There will be opportunities to attend the concerts that are held during the festival. The course concludes with a public concert.

Admission to the course
Admission is based on an assessment of the applications and resumes submitted by the applicant. Resumes and repertoire lists should be emailed to coordinator 
Ola Elleström at the Malmö Academy of Music no later than 20 March. Playing samples may be added. A limited number of participants will be accepted.

Entry requirements
Basic and special qualifications: Studying or have studied at a music Academy/Conservatory or equivalent, minimum 7.5 credits in instrumental studies.

Teachers:
Professor Henrik Frendin, viola
Professor Erik Heide, violin
Samuli Örnströmer, cello

Erik Heide is concertmaster of both the Copenhagen Phil and the Danish National Chamber Orchestra. He is also visiting concertmaster of the Hamburg Staatsoper. Erik Heide is one of Denmark’s most acclaimed violin players, for example as a member of Trio Ondine which won the awards DR Artist of the Year and New Generation Artists from the BBC. Alongside an extensive solo career Erik Heide is professor of violin at the Malmö Academy of Music since 2022. Heide is featured as soloist in Poul Ruders’ First Violin Concerto on DaCapo records and in various recent Danish piano trios with Trio Ondine.

Henrik Frendin is known as one of the most distinguishedand versatile Swedish violists of today. A long career as soloist and chamber musician, sincehis debut in 1989, has led him to perform in most parts of the world. As a teacher, he has made numerous international master classes. His workshops based on his unique method has broken new ground. Several of his students claim top positions in Swedish orchestras. He is professor of viola & chamber music and Head of Strings at the Malmö Academy of Music.

Samuli Örnströmer teaches as a lecturer in music at the Malmö Academy of Music and as principal cellist of the Malmö Symphony Orchestra. He is a well-known figure in the field of education and training of young muscians as a teacher, coach and conductor. He is an active musician as a performer and a conductor enjoying the versatile roles of the present-day musician.