...but also the unique community our students have built together.
We are celebrating this milestone with a special anniversary publication, which would not be complete without your memories and your voices. For many of us, the Summer Academy was never just about practice rooms, masterclasses, and performances - it was about those late-night conversations, the spark of new friendships, and the unique energy that is created when young musicians gather from all over the world.
We would be very grateful if you could send us a short reflection (approximately 1,500–2,000 characters) on your time here. You may focus on one or both of the following topics:
- Your experiences at the Summer Academy and masterclasses.
- Your memories of the Kodály Zoltán World Youth Orchestra and working with conductor Tamás Vásáry.
If you would like to write on both topics, please provide them as separate reflections, clearly numbered (1 and 2).
A selection of the submitted reflections will be published, honoring the most memorable moments of the past 25 years.
Deadline: 15 March, 2026
Email to: kovacs.zsuzsanna@music.unideb.hu
Thank you for being such an important part of our history. We cannot wait to read your stories.