2026 Ozawa International Chamber Music Academy Okushiga
Audition Information
Since we first started teaching chamber music performance in Okushiga Kogen, Nagano, more than 29 years has passed, and an intensive chamber music seminar will be held this summer as well, along with three concerts in Okushiga and in Tokyo. At this audition, we would like to see young talented musicians who want to learn chamber music at the Ozawa International Chamber Music Academy Okushiga.
◉Seminar Schedule
| July 17 | Arrival in Tokyo |
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| July 18 | Travel to Okushiga |
| July 19-27 | Seminar in Okushiga, Nagano, Japan |
| July 26 | Concert at The Music Hall, Okushiga |
| July 28 | Ozawa Concert, then travel to Tokyo |
| July 29 | Concert at Toppan Hall, Tokyo |
| July 30 | Departure from Tokyo |
◉Coaches
Sadao Harada (Cello), Yoshiko Kawamoto (Viola), Julien Szulman (Violin)
Tadashi Hori
◉Tuition and other expenses for the seminar
Tuition is free.
The Academy covers necessary expenses such as airfare up to a predetermined amount for one round trip to/from Tokyo, local transportation in Japan, and accommodations and meals during the period in Okushiga Kogen.
For any performances, masterclasses, or competitions outside of the Academy, only half of the predetermined airfare allowance will be covered.
Additionally, expenses for attending the audition are your responsibility.
◉Qualification Requirements
Violin, Viola and Cello players between the ages of 16 and 29 as of April 1, 2026.
◉Audition date and venue
Date: March 17, 2026 (Tue)
Venue: Shibuya Hall, Tokyo
*Starting time for applicants will be informed separately.
◉Application Deadline
February 27, 2026 (Fri)
◉Application form
Please fill out application form and submit by Feb. 27, 2026 (Fri).
→Application Form (Google form)
※ If google form is not available in your country, please contact to oicma@ozawa-academy.com.-
◉Audition Repertoire
| Violin | ① J.S. Bach: Violin Solo sonata No.1 BWV1001, I. Adagio and II.Fuga: Allegro ② Free program *excluding Ravel: Tzigane, Ysaÿe: Six Sonates pour Violon Solo |
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| Viola | ① J.S. Bach: Choose one Courante or Gigue from Cello Suites No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 ② J.S. Bach: Choose one Sarabande from Cello Suites No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 ③ Free program |
| Cello | ① J.S. Bach: Allemande from Cello suites No.1 ② Free program (excluding unaccompanied piece) |
Juries
Sadao Harada, Yoshiko Kawamoto, Julien Szulman, Koichiro Harada, Tadashi Hori
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