Concert Exam (Konzertexamen)

Exceptionally talented young artists may be given the opportunity to take their Concert Exam (Konzertexamen), after further postgraduate studies. This is the highest certification that the Academy issues and confirms the musical competence needed for performing at a soloist-level, as well as pursuing the career of a professional musician.

The Academy’s Certificate Programs prioritize intensive performance studies in the student’s chosen focus, (instrumental, vocal, compisition). Additionally, students have the option to compliment their studies with other courses that the Academy offers, such as choir, lectures, music history, theory, and masterclasses. After passing the final examination, the students will receive the relevant certificate, issued by the Anton Rubinstein International Music Academy.

NEW: Blatow Foundation – Konzertexamen Scholarship

The Rubinstein Academy, in cooperation with the Blatow Foundation, now awards four scholarships annually for the Konzertexamen program.

The scholarships are offered in the following majors:
– Violin
– Viola
– Piano
– Voice

The selection is carried out in close cooperation with the professors of the International Anton Rubinstein Music Academy.
Applicants must hold a completed Master’s degree in music or an equivalent artistic qualification.

The Blatow Foundation awards four scholarships exclusively covering tuition fees in the above-mentioned disciplines. The scholarships cover the full tuition fees for the entire duration of the program (four semesters / two years).

Each scholarship has a total value of €18,000 (€9,000 per year).

Scholarship holders are responsible for their own accommodation and living expenses; tuition fees are fully covered by the foundation.

The aim of the program is to support exceptionally talented young artists individually and prepare them for an international concert career.
Selection is based on professors’ recommendations and an individual artistic evaluation.

Artistic Mentorship

Artistic guidance within the scholarship program is provided by:

– Gabriele Leporatti (Piano)
– Dmitri Lavrov (Voice)
– Juri Bondarev (Viola)
– Misha Nodelman (Violin)

Application

Applications are submitted informally via the website of the Anton Rubinstein Music Academy.

Please select the program “Konzertexamen” in the application form and clearly indicate that you are applying for the Blatow Foundation scholarship.

The following documents must be submitted:

– Video links (YouTube) featuring 2–3 works from different musical periods (total duration approx. 20 minutes)
– Curriculum vitae
– Recent photo
– Proof of degree (Master of Music or equivalent qualification)

After review of the submitted materials, candidates will be selected in coordination with the professors of the academy.

Note:
The scholarship is granted exclusively in the form of tuition fee coverage; no monetary payment will be made to the recipients.
Legal recourse is excluded.