The MEGAs!

Who is it for?
You are a university student, you aim to become a professional musician or music teacher – or you’re an advanced amateur.
You love the cello.

The festival is designed to give advanced students like you unique opportunities to:

• showcase your talent through solo and ensemble performances
• participate in masterclasses led by outstanding cellists
• take part in workshops focusing on advanced technique and musical depth
• play in the cello orchestra under the direction of Samuli Örnströmer and Gudrun Dahlkvist.
• listen to inspiring lectures
• network with other musicians who share your passion for the cello

Schedule Overview

The advanced-level cello program includes the following:

Thursday

A full day focused on our major MEGAs project: our own concert in Copenhagen!
Approx. 9:00 AM: arrival and registration
Morning: rehearsal with Richard Krug Ingemar and Toke Møldrup in preparation for the evening concert.
This is the only rehearsal, so all participants are expected to be exceptionally well prepared on their parts.
After lunch at the Kulturskola, we travel together to the church in Copenhagen where the concert will take place. There we will have a dress rehearsal, followed by a meal break before the evening concert.
The current plan includes an overnight stay in Copenhagen.
Note: This is a preliminary plan dependent on sponsorship – changes may occur.

Friday

First work session: workshops led by Richard Krug, Ingemar Brantelid, and Toke Møldrup
Morning: workshop, private lessons and chamber music sessions until lunch
Afternoon: Concert in the Höllviken Library, cello orchestra rehearsal
Evening: joint dinner followed by the teachers’ concert 8 Celli! in Skanör Church
(ticket included for MEGAs participants)

Saturday

Morning: three work sessions before lunch, including workshops, private lessons, and chamber music coaching
Afternoon: ensemble and orchestra rehearsals
Evening: the student concert Future Cellists in Stora Hammars Church
– first half featuring student ensembles in various formats, followed by the cello orchestra

Sunday

Morning: three work sessions before lunch, including masterclasses and ensemble rehearsals for soloists
Afternoon: AMA session (Ask Me Anything) with the teachers, followed by orchestra dress rehearsal and a break
4:00 PM: Final concert Festival Highlights
After the concert: joint dinner at 6:00 PM and a warm closing of the festival

Participants are welcome to indicate whether they wish to take part in masterclasses and, if so, which piece they would like to perform, if relevant. This can also be mentioned in the final field of the registration form.

Teachers – MEGAs

Private lessons: Richard Krug, Toke Møldrup, Samuli Örnströmer
Chamber music: Viktor Nordliden, Johanna Larsson

Practical Details

For those who do not wish to take private lessons or chamber music in the mornings, there is the option to participate in orchestra section rehearsals, listen to masterclasses (Sunday) or attend lectures.

Refreshments (fika) are provided every day.
Meal packages are purchased separately.
Meals are prepared especially for us and served at Sundsgymnasiet, next to Vellinge Cultural School.

We have scheduled breaks between sessions, allowing time to step outside, visit Nadine Nilsson from Nilssons Fiolateljé to learn more about cello care, or browse the cello accessories market.
In the foyer there is a café corner, and around mealtimes there is plenty of free time.
For participants without their own car, we will try to arrange transport to the churches through carpooling or a minibus.

The number of places is limited – please register early!
We truly look forward to meeting you and creating an unforgettable experience together.