Scholarship

The inaugural edition of the GRADUS Mainz International Piano Academy will take place from May 1 to May 4, 2025, at the State Music Academy Schloss Engers in Neuwied. By awarding five scholarships, we enable talented and aspiring pianists to participate in this unique academy, supporting them on their challenging journey through an intensive music education.

During the four days at Schloss Engers, the selected scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to work closely with renowned pianist and educator Prof. Bernd Goetzke. In addition to daily lessons, the academy provides them with a platform to showcase their musical skills to wide audiences on prestigious stages in the Rhine-Main region.

The masterclass is open to the public, and interested listeners are warmly invited to attend. Once the selection process for the 2025 edition is complete, all scholarship recipients will be introduced here.

Soloist Award

A special highlight of the academy is the GRADUS Mainz Soloist Award. One selected scholarship recipient will have the extraordinary opportunity to perform as a soloist with the German State Philharmonic Orchestra of Rhineland-Palatinate. The Soloist Award will be granted on the final day of the academy.

For more information about the Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, please visit their website.

Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz