
16th SIMA Swiss International Music Academy
Exclusive masterclasses for
Violin | Viola | Violoncello
July 10th to 19th, 2026
Musikinsel Rheinau, Switzerland
Between talent …
… and career!
Masterclasses for young talented musicians
The SIMA Swiss International Music Academy of YOUTH CLASSICS is a private organization promoting young musical talents from Switzerland and abroad. The SIMA offers the opportunity to participate in exclusive masterclasses during the summertime to advanced musicians intending to study music as well as to music university students.
The high-quality and intensive program consists of solo lessons with internationally renowned teachers, as well as rehearsals with piano accompanists, chamber music lessons and different workshops.
Giving young musicians the opportunity to perform in concerts is an essential part of SIMA’s conception.
During the whole academy, teachers and students live on the campus of the “Musikinsel Rheinau”, allowing the personal encounter between inspiring teachers and students, as well as the intensive exchange among peers.
We are looking forward to welcoming motivated young musicians to the SIMA Swiss International Music Academy at the “Musikinsel Rheinau”.

Course content SIMA 2026
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Intensive solo lessons (4 lessons)
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Rehearsals with piano accompaniment
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Chamber music lessons
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Performances during studio classes and in-house concerts
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SIMA concerts featuring participants in Rheinau and Zurich
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Leisure activities


Specials at SIMA 2026
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SIMA 2026 Soloist Prize : selected participants will perform as soloists with the Lake Constance Philharmonic.
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Sound adjustement center with the internationally renowned violin makers Stephan von Baehr and Stefan-Peter Greiner
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Special prize "Soloist Violin": YOUTH CLASSICS awards a violin by Stefan-Peter Greiner to a selected participant for two years.
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Instrument exhibition by Florian Leonhard Fine Violins
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Professional physiotherapy with Brigitte Gerber-Zaugg







