Program Overview

Classical Musical Instrumental Performance MA in Violin

Overview

The Master of Music Programmes in instrument performance at the Faculty of Music and Visual Arts focus on developing music performance skills and artistic qualities on the highest level possible. The program is led by Dr. Bence VAS.

Program Details

Degree

Master of Music in Classical Music Performance Violin

Duration of Training

2 years (4 semesters)

Language

English

Intake

Fall

Deadline of Application

06/01/2026

Next Starting Date

09/01/2026

Fees

• Tuition fee: EUR 4,500 / sem.
• Application fee: EUR 100

Description of the Program

These programs are for the truly committed for those young artists who have the aim to be on stage regularly. The goal is to achieve technical abilities of a real virtuoso, playing stability and reliability, detailed stylistic knowledge of all major eras and genres of classical music related to the instrument studied, an ability to shape the musical process down to the smallest nuances and shades with ease and creativity, a fundamental respect for the composers instructions, put into a viable combination with the performers own ideas and personality.

Application Procedure

For a successful application, please follow these steps:

1. Register and fill the application form.
2. Upload the necessary documents and submit your application.
3. After submitting your application, you will receive information on the further steps.
4. Once the application fee has been received, applications will begin to be processed.

Application Requirements

General Entry Requirements

• For the general entry and language requirements, please note that a BA degree in Classical Music Performance, or in a related field, is required.
• If the applicant does not have a language proficiency certificate, but on the basis of the oral entrance examination their language proficiency is sufficient to complete the relevant programme, the entrance examination committee may waive this criterion.

Portfolio

• Collection of uncut video recordings of the applicant playing the following pieces of music:
  • Two chosen movements by J. S. Bach
  • One outer movement chosen from the following:
    • Mozarts Violin concertos
    • Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E minor
    • Dvoák: Violin Concerto
    • Sibelius: Violin Concerto
    • Schumann: Violin Concerto
    • Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto
    • Paganini: Violin Concertos
    • Brahms: Violin Concerto
    • Bartók: Violin Concerto

Examples of Subjects During the Studies

Basic Module

• Music History
• Folk Music

Professional Obligatory Module

• Analysis
• Composition Style Studies
• Studies on Professional Practice
• Chamber Music
• Chorus / Orchestra

Differentiated Professional Subjects

• Major Subject (Violin)
• Performance Practice (for concerts)

Optional Subjects

• Medieval Polyphony
• Gregorian Chant