IMS Prussia Cove

📌 It's never too early to get some dates in the diary! We're delighted to announce the concert dates for the Open Chamber Music seminar this autumn. There are public performances every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout the seminar - starting on 18 September. The final concert in Cornwall is on Sunday 4 October which is the start of the Autumn Tour - featuring concerts in Dorset, Wiltshire Sussex, Cambridge and London. More information on all concerts are on our website, link in bio. Photo @bogdanbozovic by Ali Zigeli @alizigeliphoto @charlottespruit @abouzahra_sisters @edgars_excursions @francescodillon @bubatal @willphilipduerden @charlesowenpiano #concertsincornwall #imsprussiacove

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As we look back on three weeks of exceptional music-making during the Masterclass Seminar in Cornwall, we are extremely grateful to all our funders and sponsors for their support. Their assistance directly helps the young musicians, often by awarding generous bursaries which helps students to travel and participate in the seminar. The classes often have a profound effect on these emerging artists, as seen in recent feedback: 'My time at IMS was incredibly enriching, inspiring and fruitful. My lessons were highly insightful and gave me many ideas, not only for the pieces I worked on, but also for my artistic development. It was extremely valuable to listen to the classes of my fellow participants; there was an unusually encouraging, constructive and positive atmosphere among the students, which led to new friendships and meaningful musical connections.' 'I cannot thank you enough for the wonderful time you gifted me... I am absolutely sure that it will be unforgettable for the rest of my life.' Thanks to @billknightphotography and @emiliaturkanik for the photos! @prussiacove #masterclasses #imsprussiacove #concertsincornwall

It is departure day in Prussia Cove and so the nostalgia begins… 🚂 📸 @emiliaturkanik

📣 Calling Truro! Join us at St John's Church, Lemon Street tonight at 7.30pm for the final concert of our 2026 Masterclass Seminar. A fantastic programme awaits - Beethoven, Brahms, Bach, Bartók... and more! Full details on our website; link in bio. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear performances from some of the incredibly talented musicians taking part in the seminar - including Truro's very own @anguswebster , who is now enjoying a growing international career as pianist and conductor. Thanks to @emiliaturkanik for the photo of Angus enjoying a rare break from rehearsals down at Prussia Cove last week. Tickets available on the door- and FREE for under 25s. @cornwallyouthchoirs @cornwallcommunityfoundation @truro_college @trurohighschoolforgirls @truroschoolcommunity @trurocathedral @petroc_trelawny @pascoe_russell @cornwalllivinguk @prussiacove #concertsincornwall #masterclasses #imsprussiacove

Programmes are now announced for the student concerts on Friday 17 (Penzance) and Saturday 18 April (Truro), in Cornwall. Full details on our website; link in bio. We have two outstanding evenings ahead! This is a wonderful opportunity to hear some of the brilliant young artists from the seminar perform a whie and exciting range of repertoire. Full details on our website. Tickets available from @minacktheatre or on the door. Free for under 25s. Thanks to @lordyarlsberg for the photo of @guilleecas - who is performing on Friday. #imsprussiacove #concertsincornwall #masterclasses

The IMS Prussia Cove viola is back out on loan! We were so pleased that @julius_rstr enjoyed playing the IMS viola so much, he has taken it out for a two-year loan. Our Violin Project began in 2017 when luthiers @jenningsviolins and @greinerviolins created a violin during an IMS seminar. Fast forward a few years, and we now have a complete quartet of string instruments, all made at Prussia Cove. All the instruments are loaned to young musicians in need of a good instrument and we're delighted Junwei has taken the viola back to his studies in Salzburg, with IMS alumni @williamcolemanviola . Thanks to @billknightphotography for the photo from last week, before the concert at @trelowarren . #imsprussiacove #masterclasses #concertsincornwall

We had a very enthusiastic group in Prussia Cove last week for Steven Isserlis's cello class, supported by Sophia Rahman and David Waterman. It was great to hear such inspiring lessons and wonderful music! We're now delighted to have #RalphKirshbaum in residence, teaching a new class of students, with class pianist @simon.parkin.589 #StevenIsserlis @sophiarahman312 #davidwaterman @markus_lang_ @clara.neubauer.violin @lionelmartin_info @mactaback @anna_im @the_tamb_man @ye__jinii @trio_azura Thanks to @anna_im for the class photo of Steven's students! #concertsincornwall #imsprussiacove #masterclasses

The second session of Masterclasses is now underway and our new students are settled in and already hard at work! Tonight is an opportunity to hear their professors in concert, at St Pol de Leon Church in Paul at 7.30pm. Hear music by Brahms, Bach, Bartók and Schumann performed by #ThomasRiebl, #ClaudioMartinezMehner #DavidWaterman #AndrasKeller #ImreDani @andras_moldovanyi Tickets available on the door - and free for Under 25s. Thanks to @emiliaturkanik for the photo of Thomas Riebl this week! #imsprussiacove #concertsincornwall #masterclassses

Being @ims_pc always feels transformative. Grateful for the experiences of the last 9 days, with the vibrant community of young musicians, surrounded by most incredible nature. Looking forward to 2027! . . . . #teaching #studying #cornwall #imsprussiacove

There isn’t a non-photogenic moment at Prussia Cove. @ims_pc = Musical Hogwarts. Music, wonderful young musicians, and incredible nature. . . . . #imsprussiacove #music #study #nature

After a busy weekend of work preparing for the Masterclass Seminar - shifting furniture, moving pianos, making beds, prepping the kitchen - we're finally ready and today's the day! Classes are now underway as we're joined by young musicians from around the world for the first session. Don't forget you can hear these vibrant young artists in concert, alongside their professors, in our public concerts on 4th, 6th, & 7th April. Full details on our website. Link in bio. #concertsincornwall #imsprussiacove #masterclasses #stevenisserlis @kgerstein @prussiacove #GerhardSchulz #KimKashkashian