About the Residency

Welcome to Ars Pianistica 2027 Edition!

Ars Pianistica is a summer residency created for pianists seeking serious artistic growth in a focused and immersive environment. The 2027 edition takes place in Bandung, Indonesia, in a comfortable villa surrounded by nature. Under the artistic direction of Stanislav Ioudenitch, and supported by a dedicated team, the program offers concentrated time for intensive, structured learning and practice—set within a calm, comfortable, and carefree living space.

Each session includes:

  • 10 one-hour masterclasses with Stanislav Ioudenitch

  • A public concert performance during the session

  • Two performance classes with the faculty and fellow participants

  • Career advice sessions

  • Activities engaging with local culture and music

  • Shared meals and informal musical dialogue with the faculty

  • Ample access to practice pianos

Program Overview

The program is small by design, with only 5–6 participants per session, allowing for a focused environment where each pianist receives sustained attention and space to grow at their own pace.

Residency Schedule (2027)

  • July 22: Arrival and check-in

  • July 23 – August 4: Classes

  • August 5: Check out

Session I

Location & Transportation

The residency takes place in Bandung, Indonesia, a culturally vibrant city surrounded by mountains and lush nature. Participants will stay and work in a private luxury villa, offering a peaceful setting ideal for focus, rest, and artistic growth.

All ground transportation within Indonesia, beginning upon arrival at Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) in Jakarta, is arranged and included in the program. Participants are greeted at the airport and accompanied throughout the residency, ensuring a seamless and focused experience.

  • August 6: Arrival and check-in

  • August 7–19: Classes

  • August 20: Check out

Session II

Tuition & Cost

  • Tuition per session: $6,000 (USD)

  • Ten individual lessons

  • Two performance classes

  • One public concert performance

  • The opportunity to observe all lessons

  • All meals, housing, and local transportation

  • Daily access to practice pianos

  • Cultural and musical activities

  • Career advice sessions with the faculty and invited guests

Housing is mandatory for all participants and is included in the tuition. Students are required to stay on site for the full duration of the session.

Airfare to and from Indonesia is not included.

For more about the living environment and meals, see The Villa Experience page.

The tuition covers:

  • Students 16 and under are required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

  • The accompanying adult may share the student’s room at no additional cost for housing.

  • Meals for the accompanying adult will be available at the standard per-meal rate.

  • Students 17 and older are expected to attend independently, though special exceptions may be considered.

For parents or guardians who wish to stay nearby, we can assist with hotel recommendations upon request. Please note that external accommodations and transportations are not arranged by the residency and are subject to availability and market pricing.

Parent/Guardian Policy

Admission is by application only.

For audition requirements, application form, and deadlines, please visit the Application page.

Application

Questions & Contact

  • Yes, participation in both sessions is possible. However, as the program is highly intensive and demands thorough preparation, it is recommended only for well-prepared pianists with a substantial repertoire and the stamina to sustain two consecutive sessions of focused study.

  • At this time, Ars Pianistica does not offer scholarships. As a small, independently run program, all resources are devoted to providing an exceptional educational and artistic experience for each participant. Limited financial assistance may be considered in future editions as the program grows.

  • Ars Pianistica is a private and highly focused program, designed to maintain an intimate and collaborative atmosphere among its participants. In principle, the residency is not open to observers. However, in exceptional cases—such as a parent accompanying a young participant or a close colleague of a participant—a limited number of observer requests may be considered upon written request and at the discretion of the artistic director.
    Observers attend at their own responsibility, and the residency does not provide accommodation, transportation, or logistical support for non-participant guests.

For any additional questions, please visit our Contact page.