First Chair Academy

Please check out this documentary film presenting the First Chair Academy annual encounter in Thessaloniki, Greece:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMwbsFHf-_A&t=2s

Athens Management Agency Μέγαρο Μουσικής Θεσσαλονίκης / Thessaloniki Concert Hall MOYSA-Megaro Youth Symphony Orchestra. Igor Gruppman Vesna Gruppman

First Chair Academy - Presentation Video presentation of the First Chair Academy, directed and created by violinist and pedagogue Igor Gruppman. Know more about the FCA at firstchairacademy.com

Apply now to be mentored by these legends in person in beautiful Thessaloniki, Greece from July 15-21.

Athens Management Agency Μέγαρο Μουσικής Θεσσαλονίκης / Thessaloniki Concert Hall MOYSA-Megaro Youth Symphony Orchestra. Igor Gruppman Vesna Gruppman Μέγαρο Μουσικής Θεσσαλονίκης - Thessaloniki Concert Hall

The inaugural First Chair Academy Summer Festival of 2023!

We are proud to present this unique event hosted at Μέγαρο Μουσικής Θεσσαλονίκης / Thessaloniki Concert Hall with the participation of MOYSA-Megaro Youth Symphony Orchestra.

Apply now at https://athensmanagementagency.com/

Igor Gruppman Vesna Gruppman Michael Fine
Μέγαρο Μουσικής Θεσσαλονίκης - Thessaloniki Concert Hall Athens Management Agency

Athens Management Agency Athens Management Agency is an artist management and music production agency. We represent and offer management and marketing services to excellent artists in Europe.

You can now register for the first summer festival of the First Chair Academy to work with these legendary musicians!

Athens Management Agency Athens Management Agency is an artist management and music production agency. We represent and offer management and marketing services to excellent artists in Europe.

[OUR FRIENDS' WORDS]

LAHAV SHANI
Principal Conductor of Münchner Philharmoniker

"The First Chair Academy is a wonderful initiative.Young talented musicians would have an opportunity to experiment their leadership capacities and to learn from the best.I am happy to support this program under the direction of Igor Gruppman."

MICHAEL FINE
Grammy Award winning recording producer

The art of the concertmaster is even more mysterious to the average music lover than that of the conductor yet the role of this individual is equally important. It requires not only a musician with complete mastery of the violin allied with a broad musical culture encompassing the entire repertoire and the charisma required to lead a large group of musicians. Igor Gruppman has all of these attributes and has honed them to perfection leading a number of the world's finest orchestras. For me, as a recording producer, knowing that Igor is sitting in concertmaster's chair is an assurance of good results.

FRANZ BARTOLOMEY
Principal Cellist of Vienna Philharmonic

"Many thanks to Prof. Igor Gruppman, because of his idea to creat the First Chair Academy!"

This project is really wonderful and extremely important. A team of prominent orchestra leaders, soloists and conductors will inspire and train the next generation of string section's leaders.

Leading is joy and a really wonderful experience of making music together!"

JUKKA-PEKKA SARASTE

"Your idea [First Chair Academy] is so valuable at the moment, because it is badly needed."

THE FCA IS AN INVALUABLE SOURCE FOR ORCHESTRAS SEEKING TO RECRUIT AND TRAIN THEIR STRING LEADERS AND CONCERTMASTERS

A revolutionary and inspiring new initiative, the First Chair Academy aims to develop the high levels of musical excellence and leadership skills demanded of the orchestra leaders of the future.

The FCA aims to select and bring together talented young musicians from around the world into its international programs, supported by the most renowned artists of today.

The inaugural First Chair Academy Summer Festival of 2023!

We are proud to present this unique event hosted at Μέγαρο Μουσικής Θεσσαλονίκης / Thessaloniki Concert Hall with the participation of MOYSA-Megaro Youth Symphony Orchestra.

Apply now at https://athensmanagementagency.com/

Athens Management Agency Athens Management Agency is an artist management and music production agency. We represent and offer management and marketing services to excellent artists in Europe.