Nelli Shkolnikova Academy

04/02/2026

03/26/2026

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02/12/2026

To apply visit: www.shkolnikovaacademy.com

01/30/2026

Shkolnikova Academy is thrilled to welcome cellist Amir Eldan to our faculty this summer. A highly respected cello pedagogue and an artist of remarkable musical breadth, Mr. Eldan began his international career as the youngest member of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra at age 22 and later served as Principal Cellist of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra by invitation of Zubin Mehta. He has performed extensively as a soloist and chamber musician throughout Europe, North America, and Asia and is currently on the cello faculty at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance.

To learn more about the summer academy, visit www.shkolnikovaacademy.com

01/08/2026

Each year the Shkolnikova Academy organizes a concerto competition, deadline to apply January 15th. The winners will have the opportunity to perform as a soloist with the Academy String Orchestra conducted by Dmitry Sitkovetsky, and receive a scholarship to the Academy where they will receive tuition, room and board.

The application is open to instrumentalists aged 14 - 26 in the following disciplines : violin, viola, cello, and double bass. Applicants must submit a video of two contrasting styles by January 15, 2026. Please note that the submitted video(s) do not necessarily need to feature the selected concerto.

Winner(s) will be announced in Februaty, 2026 and the Academy will decide together with the winner(s) which piece will be performed as soloist with the Shkolnikova Academy String Orchestra. The concert will take place between August 3rd and 13th, 2026. Winner(s) are expected to be present during this time at the Academy and are responsible for their own transportation to and from the Chateau. https://www.shkolnikovaacademy.com/concertocompetition

12/22/2025

Each year the Shkolnikova Academy organizes a concerto competition. The winners will have the opportunity to perform as a soloist with the Academy String Orchestra conducted by Dmitry Sitkovetsky, and receive a scholarship to the Academy where they will receive tuition, room and board.

The application is open to instrumentalists aged 14 - 26 in the following disciplines : violin, viola, cello, and double bass. Applicants must submit a video of two contrasting styles by January 15, 2026. Please note that the submitted video(s) do not necessarily need to feature the selected concerto.