Yablonsky Music Institute
in Puigcerdà

June 22-30th, 2025
(Deadline for registration — May 1st, 2025 with registration fee of 60 Euros;
Deadline for full payment — June 1st, 2025 without reimbursement)
Music School “Issi Fabra”, Puigcerdà, Spain
Yablonsky Music Institute
in Puigcerdà
June 22-30th, 2025
(Deadline for registration — May 1st, 2025 with registration fee of 60 Euros;
Deadline for full payment — June 1st, 2025 without reimbursement)
Music School “Issi Fabra”, Puigcerdà, Spain

About

Yablonsky Music Institute Master Course and Festival to be held from June 22 to 30, 2025
in Puigcerdà, Spain.

The program includes Piano, Violin, Cello, Double bass, Winds, Brass, Percussion instruments, Master Courses, Individual lessons, Conducting, Four Hands Piano Ensemble, Chamber Music, Piano with Strings, Orchestra, Recitals for participants, Piano Technology Clinic and much more.
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Puigcerdà
PUIGCERDÀ is a municipality in Catalonia located northwest of Barcelona, ​​within the Axial Pyrenees and in the region of Cerdanya, of which it is the capital. This is one of the best natural boundaries, as it is formed by a large valley surrounded by Pyrenean and pre-Pyrenean mountains, whose limits are: to the north the Principality of Andorra and Languedoc;
  • to the south the Berguedà;
  • to the east the Capcir and the Conflent;
  • to the west the Alt Urgell;
  • in the south-east the Ripollès.
The Municipality
The old municipal area of ​​Puigcerdà was increased with the annexation of the municipality of Rigolisa in the 19th century and that of Vilallobent in 1969. It has, for its eastern limit, the border with France, with nuclei of the area very close to each other now french people On this slope, the boundary goes up towards the mountain through a narrow strip of land to the Marcer pass, from where it descends, through the Serrat d'Orri, next to the Bertranet farmhouse until it meets the Llavanera river, at the same time confronting with the term of Fontanals de Cerdanya. From here it opens towards the Arenes plain, skirts Ventajola to the west and meets the current N-260 road at the height of the Aransó farm, point of confluence with the Bolvir and Guils de Cerdanya thermals . At the bottom of this communication route, look for the Querol river and follow it up to the border, near La Vinyola, where it borders Enveig. To the north it traces the border, which separates the term with those of Ur to meet, again, with that of Guingueta d'Ix.
As for its head, the town of Puigcerdà (1,202 m), its name derives from the Latin “Podium ceretani”, which means “hill of the Ceretans”, that is, from the ancient settlers of Ceretania and, by derivation, from Cerdanya. Despite this, the first name was "Mont Cerdà". Both toponyms indicate its elevated situation, as  it sits on top of the hill advanced above the plain formed by the frontal moraine of the glacier that had occupied the Querol valley.
The Titles
INSIGNIA Awarded in 1344 when King Jaume III of Mallorca was imprisoned, in the castle of Torre Cerdana de Portè, who had been declared a rebel by the Court and his property confiscated.

VERY FAITHFUL Obtained in 1583 for the victorious resistance against the Huguenots that had to be carried out due to a betrayal by a resident of the Villa.

HEROIC. It was granted to him by the Government in order to reward the firm resistance he made against the Carlists in the attacks and siege of the Carlist troops from November 17 to 28, 1837.

ALWAYS UNDEFEATED It was awarded to him by Decree of the Presidency of the Central Government dated September 8, 1874 in recognition of the vigor with which he faced the Carlin attacks and siege of the same year. At this time, a commemorative medal was created for the defenders with the permission of the Government. (Source of information)

The Venues

Participants and professors will live in Puigcerdà, where everything is close bye as The Music School, Concert halls, hotels.
Music school
The former Font Tower is currently the headquarters of the Municipal Music School. Its construction, typical of the holiday homes around the Puigcerdà lake, is in the eclectic style of the late 19th century.
Casino Ceretà
Concert hall
The building was built at the end of the 19th century. The main renovations made to the casino date back to 1933 and the end of the 20th century, when the entire interior was rebuilt. The facade includes faces and masks representing different characters from the world of show business. Today, it has different rooms occupied by a restaurant, an art gallery and a cinema/theater.
Cerdà Museum
Concert hall
Former cloistered convent. Today it is the headquarters of the Cerdà Museum. The complex includes an assembly hall within the former convent chapel, exhibition rooms and an outdoor landscaped patio with views of the region.

Festival Dates and Fee

June 22-30th, 2025
Tuition and Observers packages are available:
Tuition
1900€
  • Lodging with breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Four individual lessons, visiting and participating master classes, chamber music, all concerts
  • Chance to perform during the festival
  • Competitions
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Observer
950€
  • Lodging with breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Attendance of lessons and Master Classes
  • Concert tickets
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Professors

Professors from around the world participate in the Festival.
Viola/Chamber music
Senior Lecturer of Viola and Chamber Music at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, Head of the Nazarian program for excellence in chamber music.
Oboe
Currently, Gonzalo Devesa is Professor of chamber music at the Royal Conservatory of Madrid – Real Conservatorio Superior de Música de Madrid (RCSMM).
Bassoon
In the professional field Juan Pedro has collaborated with various orchestras. Since 2001 he has been a member of the orchestra of the Gran Teatro del Liceo in Barcelona.
Violin
Professor of Violin Tel Aviv Buchman-Mehta School of Music at Tel Aviv University, Professor of Valencia Music Academy, Spain
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Cello
One of the most prominent Cellists to emerge from Israel. Gotlibovich holds an active solo career as is often featured in chamber music concerts in Israel and abroad.
Piano
Since 2013 Laia Martín is one of the directors of the Puigcerdá Music Festival and in 2022 she started the project Vespres Musicals de Santa Cecília de Bolvir with Janna Gandelman and Dmitry Yablonsky.
Bass
Classical and contemporary double bassist, holding a Bachelor's degree in Instrument Pedagogy from the Liceu Conservatory of Music in Barcelona and she received instruction in Munich under the tutelage of Professor Nabil Shehata.
Violin
Currently, Ksenia maintains an active concert schedule, performing in solo violin recitals and as a soloist in concerts across Italy, France, Germany, England, Ireland, Ukraine, Lithuania, Finland, Greece, Switzerland, China, Russia, Egypt, San Marino, and more.
Violin
One of the most successful violin teachers in Europe. His students are winners of many international violin competitions including Tibor Varga, Tchaikovsky, Indianapolis, Long-Thibaud, Paganini, Lipizer, Tokyo, Wieniawski, Heifetz, Joachim, Sion, Britten, Canetti, Enescu, Valsesia, and Khachaturian.
Piano
Professor of Piano, performed in Britain, Denmark, Israel, Italy, Germany, Poland, Croatia, Spain, Bulgaria, Russia, South Africa, Azerbaijan, India, the Philippines, Taiwan, and a number of venues in the United States.
Violin
Since 2002 collaborates with the Italian pianist Leonardo Zunica, performing the brightest programs of chamber music repertoire, including the first Italian performance of Olivier Messiaen Fantasy for violin and piano.
Clarinet
Winner of over thirty prizes in important national and international soloist and chamber music competitions. As an artist, Antonio Tinelli has performed in concerts held in Europe, Far East and USA.
Piano Technical Clinic
Alexander Volchonok
Master Technician with 45 years of concert piano preparation in worlds renown concert halls.
Piano
Professor Wang currently an Assistant Professor of Piano at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.
He received his Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from The Juilliard School.
Piano
Professor Emeritus Juilliard School of Music NY, Professor of Piano Faculty Academy of Music and Dance Jerusalem
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Cello/Conducting
Professor of Cello and Chamber Music Tel Aviv Buchman-Mehta School of Music at Tel Aviv University, Professor of Valencia Music Academy, Spain, Grammy Nominated Conductor
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Clarinet/Saxophone/Musical arrangement
Eduardo currently serves as principal clarinet of the “Orquesta de la ópera de Sarriá”, “Salvat Ensemble”, and is a member of the “Arts Symphony Ensemble”.

Information & Rules
for Participation

By sending the registration form the participant agrees with the general conditions and abides by them.
1. Registration and General Info
Registration is only possible online.
The registration form is available below. Click on the button to download it.


The registration form has to be fully completed and sent to our official mail address yminstitute2023@gmail.com together with:
  • Application fee 60 Euros
  • Copy of short curriculum
  • Photo
  • Copy of ID Card (if from EU Country) or your Passport (if not from EU Country)
  • Proof of payment of the registration fee of 60 Euros for the courses

Registration of a participant who is under age has to be made by the parent or legal guardian. Registrations by post or fax will not be accepted and not taken into consideration.

General schedule:
  • June 21st: arrival
  • June 22nd-30th: courses, competition, concerts
  • June 30th: departure

Detailed schedule will be provided to all accepted participants after the deadline of May 1st, 2025.
2. Conditions of participation
There is no age limit to participation in the master-classes. Practice facilities will be provided for all participants with a minimum of 2 practice hours/day.
The instruments that the festival provides to all the students are only pianos.
The festival does not provide other instruments.
3. Application fee 60 Euros
Basic Course:
  • Each student or ensemble will receive masterclasses
  • 4 solo lessons​
  • Chamber music lessons (If there are groups)
*Based on his/her preference and on the number of participants.
  • Concerts

Price: 1900 euros
Special price for Spanish students (no Housing included): 950 euros
Special price for students of “Issi Fabra” Music School: 520 euros

Double courses:
For people who want to take adjunctive lessons
  • Conducting with M° Dmitry Yablonsky
  • Piano technician introduction course with M° Alexander Volchonok
  • Full solo+chamber music course
  • Other

Price: 2200 euros

Festival Competition:
Winner gets 50% Scholarship and a concert in 2026 Festival.
4. Conditions of payment
The registration fee of 60 Euros has to be paid immediately and the payment receipt must be sent by email with the registration form. All expenses and fees for international transfers are to be paid by the participant and will not be covered by the academy. The participation fee can be payed by bank transfer before the beginning of the course or by cash the first day of the course.

All fees (active and passive courses) must be paid in the exact amount requested in euros to:

Chase Bank
1800 Federal Highway NE 19th
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA
Zip code: 33305

Parlem Musica LLC 99-2096437 TAX ID Number
Acc number: 592116936
routing 26708413
SWIFT: CHASUS33XXX

Any exchange expenses or bank commissions will be charged in full to the student.
5. Withdrawal
In case of written notification of withdrawal before the application deadline as art. 1, the facility and housing costs will be retained; the remaining amount (participation fee) will be reimbursed.
The full participation and registration fees will be reimbursed if the YMI is forced to cancel courses.
6. Concurrent attendance of several courses
A student can join more than a course with an adjunctive amount of only 400 euros.
7. Liability
Participation in the Yablonsky Music Institute (YMI) courses occurs at the participant’s own risk. Participants are responsible for damage which they may cause.
8. Special conditions for participants who are under age
The parent or legal guardian who concludes the contract for participation in YMI courses of the participant who is under age, declares his or her agreement with the fact that the academy cannot assume any responsibility for supervising the participant who is under age. This applies in particular to behaviour immediately before the beginning of the master-class/course or at the end of the master-class/course and outside the rooms where the master-class/course is held. Every registration of a participant who is under age requires a signed declaration by the parent or legal guardian to this effect.
The parent or legal guardian is responsible for damage caused by the participant who is under age. Furthermore, the parent or legal guardian indemnifies the academy concerning all claims to compensation which are asserted by the participant who is under age.
9. Contacts
yminstitute2023@gmail.com is the official mail of the festival.
It can be used for all kind of information and questions.
All mail must be written in English or Spanish language, no other language will be accepted.
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