Would you like to know what the instruments of Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, Robert Schumann or even Johannes Brahms might have sounded like?

Would you like to gain a deeper understanding of the notation of Classical and Romantic music and truly enjoy the interpretation of this repertoire?

Are you seeking to uncover artistic secrets on the very instruments for which the treasures of the Classical and Romantic eras were written?

A true workshop experience on wonderful instruments, in an inspiring environment.

I warmly welcome all pianists, harpsichordists, organists, and anyone who would like to explore the world of the fortepiano — in both solo and chamber music settings.

SCHEDULE OF FORTEPIANO MASTERCLASS
28 June – 4 July 2026, between 10⁰⁰ and 17³⁰  

 
REGISTER ON SITE
27 June 2026, between 10⁰⁰ and 18⁰⁰

APPLICATION DEADLINE
18 May 2026, Monday midnight

The application becomes valid once the general application fee has been paid.

The materials of valid applicants will be forwarded to the professors, who will decide which applicants may participate in the courses as active participants and which as passive participants. Feedback regarding this decision and the evaluation of the Haydneum scholarship will be provided by June 1.

NUMBER OF ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS

5–10 (the number may be different for each masterclass)
At least 5 active participants are required for the course to start.

Active participants can attend to all programmes & concerts of the festival by showing their nametag at the entrance. 

ATTACHMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED FOR ACTIVE PARTICIPATION

• CV 
• An unedited 5–10 minutes long HD-quality video (recorded even with a smartphone) on which the applicant is continuously performing a piece of choice. The video must be no more than 1 year old and the applicant must be shown in full-figure if possible 

FEE FOR PARTICIPANTS*

• Participation Fee for active participants: €310
• Participation Fee for passive participants: €100
• Application Fee: €13
• Daily fee** (for passive participants only): €20

* The indicated fees are in Euro, include Hungarian VAT, and are only valid for non-Hungarian citizens.

**If you would like to attend the courses as a passive participant, please make sure to notify/inquire in advance at the following email address due to the limited number of places: rzn@filharmonia.hu

HAYDNEUM SCHOLARSHIP
The Haydneum – Hungarian Early Music Centre is dedicated to fostering early music talent. As part of this commitment, we are pleased to announce a scholarship opportunity for active participants of the 41st Early Music Days. The scholarship possibly covers the full amount of the participation fee and may only be used for this purpose. Interested applicants can submit their applications by completing the relevant section of the registration form. All applications will be reviewed by the Haydneum Music Committee, and applicants will be notified of the outcome by June 1, 2026. For more information about the Haydneum Scholarship application, please refer to the registration form.

ACCOMMODATION
Filharmonia Hungary provides assistance with booking accommodation. More information about this can be found in the application form.

Registration for the masterclass is valid upon payment of the Application Fee, which must be transferred to the following bank account at the same time as the application:

IBAN: HU69 1000 4885 1000 2010 0022 3335
Filharmónia Magyarország Nonprofit Kft.
SWIFT/BIC: HUSTHUHB
Please also include: RZN; applicant’s name and date of birth 

 
The payment of the participation fee should only be made after receiving confirmation of registration, and in the case of applying for the Haydneum Scholarship, after being notified of the outcome of the application. The payment must be transferred until the 12th of June 2026, in the same manner as the registration fee payment.