Menuhin Festival Vocal Academy 2026
Public rehearsals, lessons & masterclasses
You can find all public events of the Menuhin Festival Academy in the Academy Agenda under this link.
If you have any questions, please contact the administration on +41 33 748 83 37.
Starting in 2026, the Vocal Academy, led by world-renowned baritone Thomas Hampson, will establish a new international forum for young singers. At its core lies the artistic development of outstanding talent in opera and song. Masterclasses, individual coaching, and collective reflection come together to create an intensive training experience that culminates in public concerts as part of the Menuhin Festival Gstaad.
For eight selected singers, the Vocal Academy offers a week-long program that combines daily work on interpretation, expression, and stage presence with inspiring exchange and two public performances.
In 2015, the Vocal Academy took place in collaboration with the Conducting Academy and selected participants were given the exceptional opportunity to perform with the Gstaad Festival Orchestra in the final concert.
Thomas Hampson (Foto: Jimmy Donelan)
Professors 2026
- Thomas Hampson, professor
- Abdiel Vázquez, Head Coach
Place
Kirchgemeindehaus Gstaad
Pianist 2026
- Julia Okruashvili
Dates
22.08 - 26.08.2026
Public Lessons
Details regarding the public lessons at the Kirchgemeindehaus Gstaad will be announced at a later stage.
Academy - concert
Sunday, 23. August 2026, 11.30am, Kirchgemeindehaus Gstaad
Wednesday, 26. August 2026, 7.30pm, Kirchgemeindehaus Gstaad