In this special weekend workshop the singing and piano students of the Department of Classical Music and Music Education at UiA were working on Schubert's song cycle DIE WINTERREISE. 

We approached this central work in Schubert's oeuvre from many angles and perspectives: musically, historically, not only analysing and interpreting this „winter voyage“, but also grasping its emotions by using acting and associative techniques.

A full performance of this work took place in Kilden on April 2, 2022.

Would you like to learn from the best while exploring your potential as a collaborative pianist in a unique classical music environment with no tuition fees? 

Apply at the University of Agder in Kristiansand, Norway

Deadline for all applications: December 15, 2023

©ECAL 2019 - Joerg Singer

What does Collaborative Piano stand for?

Today there is an important demand to develop a more versatile approach in educating musicians for multiple career choices. The Collaborative Piano in-depth field in our Master's Programme in Classical Performance brings new skills, a new approach and awareness and very specific training courses to our piano students.

Master's Programme – Classical Music Performance  

The Master’s Programme in Classical Music Performance is designed to enable students to accomplish their musical potential and to prepare them for a future career through a variety of learning modules. The Master's degree can be obtained through an Artistic Scientific Specialisation or an Artistic Performance Specialisation.

In the Artistic Performance Specialisation Programme, students can choose one of five in-depth fields:

Creative Performance (Instrumental Solo Studies)

Ensemble Singing 

Orchestral Academy

Collaborative Piano

Choir Conducting

International Bachelor in Classical Music Performance

The University of Agder has a lot to offer to international students:

• The Classical Music Scene in Southern Norway is closely connected to our department. Our collaboration with the Kilden Performing Arts Center, Kilden Vocal Ensemble and Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra includes agreements on student internships, performance opportunities, seminars and workshops as well as attending dress rehearsals, free concert and opera tickets.
• International students have guaranteed accommodation if the application is submitted before the deadline.
• No study fees:  there are no tuition fees for higher education in Norway.
• Non EU students have to pay a student deposit, which will be refunded after enrolment and after first semester registration. Students have to be able to finance their own housing and living expenses.
• Modern economic and social infrastructure at UiA and in Norway.
• Norway is a highly developed country with ambitious plans for sustainability, community, development.
• International students will be welcomed at the University by their own «Buddy» who will guide them around the university, answer questions and introduce them to new people. This will also be followed up by a welcome dinner and other activities.