Orchester Academia Mellicensis 2023 in der Stiftskirche

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Registration open from August- information will follow

Orchestra academy for historical performance practice

as part of the Internationale Barocktage Stift Melk

Orchester Academia Mellicensis 2023 Stiftskirche — © Daniela Matejschek

The Internationale Barocktage Stift Melk 2026 once again offer talented young musicians the opportunity to become part of the baroque orchestra Academia Mellicensis and to immerse themselves deeply in the world of historical performance practice.

During a multi-day rehearsal phase, participants will work with renowned musicians from Concentus Musicus Wien under the direction of Stefan Gottfried. The focus lies on stylistic precision, historically informed performance, and making music together at the highest level. The grand finale will be a concert in the Abbey Church of Melk as part of the Internationale Barocktage – a special moment where dedication, artistic growth, and musical excellence come together.

Artistic director: Stefan Gottfried
Tutors: Members of the Concentus Musicus Wien

Program:
Johann Joseph Fux
"Il Fonte della Salute" K 293

Instrumentation (on historical baroque instruments, 415Hz):
Violin - Viola - Violoncello/Viola da Gamba - Violone/Doublebass - Theorbo - Harpsichord/Positive Organ

Place and date of the concert:
Stiftskirche, Stift Melk
Monday, May 25th, 2026 at 7:30 pm

Requirements
graduates and students of a music academy with experience on the historical instrument
born in 1996 or later
authorised to perform in Austria
unrestricted availability throughout the entire project period
baroque instruments
We offer
intensive rehearsal work in voice and tutti rehearsals with recognised experts in the field of historical performance practice
performance at the Internationale Barocktage Stift Melk
opportunity to expand your own musical network
free selected concert visits to the Internationale Barocktage Stift Melk (subject to availability)
inspiring ambience in the baroque rooms of Melk Abbey
local transport (travel allowance for journeys outside Austria possible upon application)
accommodation and catering in Melk
scholarship of 300€ per musician
Important dates
Application
You can apply and upload your documents online via our website from August.
Please submit the following documents with your application:
CV including diplomas
Letter of motivation (max. 3,000 characters including spaces)
Video recording (MP4 as YouTube link):
Violin, viola, violoncello, violone/double bass: One slow and one fast movement from Italian or German Baroque repertoire (performance possible without accompanying players)
Theorbo and harpsichord: Realization of basso continuo for one slow and one fast movement from an Italian or German Baroque sonata (without accompanying players)
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