Summary of day 4 of the 2026 Geneva International String Academy - Masterclass with Steven Isserlis

MASTERCLASSES Each student will receive at least 4 individual lessons of 60 minutes. Every morning, the public masterclasses will be held in the inspiring salons of the Société de Lecture, the Barbier-Mueller Museum, and the Conservatoire Populaire de Musique. All sites are ideally located in the beautiful old city of Geneva. Three collaborative pianists will be available for the lessons when required. CHAMBER MUSIC Every afternoon, students get to collaborate with the faculty in chamber music. Chamber groups are formed by the academy, including at least one faculty member in each group. Students are welcome to suggest repertoire. CONCERTS Several concerts are organized in order to give each participant the opportunity to perform as a soloist and in chamber music groups. The academy is open to already formed string quartets. Members of the groups will get individual lessons and/or chamber music coaching with the faculty.