The Last Rose of Summer Academy
The Last Rose of Summer Academy
August 11–20, 2026 | Mendelssohn Remise, Berlin
Judith Ingolfsson, Academy Director
The Last Rose of Summer Academy is a summer course dedicated to advanced string players and pianists, focusing on solo and chamber music repertoire. Held in the historic Mendelssohn Remise in Berlin, the Academy offers private lessons, masterclasses and seminars led by an international faculty. The program emphasizes artistic depth, technical refinement, and collaborative music-making in an immersive setting.
Faculty:
Judith Ingolfsson, Violin and Viola | Academy Director
Vadym Borysov, Violin
Sif Margrét Tulinius, Violin
Vladimir Stoupel, Piano
Paul Maillet, Piano
Locations:
Concerts: Mendelssohn Remise Jägerstraße 51, 10117 Berlin, Germany
Lessons: Nordic Embassies - Felleshus Rauchstraße 1, 10787 Berlin
Dates:
August 11 - 20, 2026
Arrival: August 10, 2026
Departure: August 21, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 21, 2026
Course Description
The Last Rose of Summer Academy offers an intensive and focused program for advanced students of violin, viola, and piano (ages 15+). Set alongside the Last Rose of Summer Festival in Berlin, the Academy combines individual instruction, masterclasses, and performance opportunities in a collaborative environment.
The curriculum includes:
- Individual instruction
- Performance classes
- Public performance opportunities
Each participant receives a minimum of six individual lessons during the course. The program is designed to support artistic development at a high level, with particular emphasis on collaborative work.