For the love of music

Music is a language independent of words. It offers peaceful contemplation and the opportunity to work in harmony with others towards a common goal. It sets development into motion by stimulating fantasy, trains the process of thinking, supports self-reliance, and raises problem awareness. Music is based on abilities, and abilities depend on knowledge, creativity, practice, and a balance between "ratio" and "emotio". It demands perseverance and expects dedication.

Early support of talent in the field of music is especially vital, and this support is guaranteed at the highest level at the "Musikgymnasium Schloss Belvedere". Professors and lecturers from the University of Music FRANZ LISZT in Weimar conduct all instrumental practice. In close co-operation with the noted orchestra "Staatskapelle Weimar", students are offered insight into the musical profession and are encouraged to develop a professional attitude toward both technical and interpretive musicianship.

At the end of each school year, students at the Musikgymnasium prove their development in an examination playing their primary and secondary instruments. Each year, two special school-wide competitions are held in grades 9 and 11, in which an independent, often international jury consisting of highly-acknowledged professors assesses the students' achievements as soloists and chamber musicians. The numerous awards won yearly by our students of all ages, both in national and international competitions, as well as the many highly-acclaimed public concerts they give, demonstrate the success of our school's concept.

Head of the Art Department
Joan Pagès Valls