The master degree enables students to reach higher-levels of technique and artistry in performance upon completion of their study. With this level of education the candidates will able to function as members of various orchestras, or in chamber ensembles, or function as soloists in national or international setting.

The master students will be able to choose various non-compulsory subjects based on their interests and professional aspirations.

1^st Semester

Requirements for credit fulfillment

Two movements from one of J.S. Bach partitas (Two movements of contrasting character or tempo from the same piece) In the b-minor partita, the Double should be  performed as well)

Second Movement from one of the following composers: Beethoven, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Bartok

One virtuoso violin showpiece

2^nd Semester

Requirement for credit fulfillment

One Etude (Paganini, Wieniawski op. 10, Hubay, Ernst)

One of the following pieces:

Ysaye: Solo Sonata No. I , II, III or IV

Bartok Solo Sonata: movements I, II, III or IV movement

First or third movement of a violin concerto

3^rd-4^th Semester

No exam between the third and fourth semesters

For the Diploma Concert  the program must include pieces of contrasting styles/periods.

One of the following:

J.S. Bach g-minor Adagio and Fugue

a-minor Grave and Fugue,

C major Adagio and Fugue

D-minor Chaconne

e-major Partita

B-minor Partita

One chamber piece

One entire Violin Concerto (if a Mozart violin concerto is chosen, the candidate must still perform a vituoso piece)

Orchestral repertoire

Performances with the orchestra may include operas, symphonies, contemporary works, concerto accompaniment etc.

During their studies, candidates will learn works from the baroque, Viennese classical, romantic and contemporary genres. They will also learn the standard excerpts required for orchestral auditions worldwide.

Students are tested at the orchestral exam as well. 

Professor in charge:

Eszter  Perényi