XXXVII INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COURSE OF BENIDORM
From June 29 to July 3, 2026 – A unique musical experience
Discover the Magic of Classical Music
We welcome you to the 37th edition of the International Music Course of Benidorm, a renowned event that brings together graduate musicians and advanced-level and professional students. This course offers a unique experience where emerging talent meets the expertise of renowned professionals.
The 2026 edition will take place at the “José Pérez Barceló” Professional Conservatory of Music, located on Jaén Street in Benidorm, providing an ideal space for the artistic and professional growth of participants.
Discover the Magic of Classical Music
We welcome you to the 37th edition of the International Music Course of Benidorm, a renowned event that brings together graduate musicians and advanced-level and professional students. This course offers a unique experience where emerging talent meets the expertise of renowned professionals.
The 2026 edition will take place at the “José Pérez Barceló” Professional Conservatory of Music, located on Jaén Street in Benidorm, providing an ideal space for the artistic and professional growth of participants.
Teachers
Jose Luis García
Oboe Teacher
Graduate of the Royal Academy of Music and former member of the Karajan Akademie of the Berliner Philharmoniker. He is a professor at the Barenboim-Said Academy and first oboe of the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Bayreuth Festival Orchestra since 2020.
Ian Bousfield
Trombón Teacher
Professor at the Hochschule der Künste in Bern and at the Royal Academy of Music in London.
Conrado Moya
Marimba Teacher
International soloist and Professor at the High Performance Music School (ESMAR) in Valencia.
Pablo Mor
Marimba Teacher
International soloist and director of the Marimba Festival Meeting Spain.
Fabio Bidini
Profesor de Piano
Professor at the Colburn School in Los Angeles and at the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler in Berlin. Artist in Residence at the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz in Cologne.
Tibor Gyenge
Profesor de Violín
Tibor is concertmaster of the Staatskapelle Dresden and professor at the Hochschule in Dresden.
Françoise Benda
Profesor de Clarinete
Professor at the Berlin University of the Arts and the Basel Academy of Music.
Choose your modality
Active student
- Participate in scheduled student concerts
- Receive individual and group lessons
- Attend classes from other specialties as an observer
- Take part in all complementary activities
- Enjoy free entry to the “Classics at 9” concert series
- Receive a diploma or certificate of attendance for the course
Hearing Student
- Attendance at classes of any specialty
- Free entry to the “Classics at 9” concert series
- Participation in all complementary activities
Choose your modality
Active Student
- Participate in scheduled student concerts
- Receive individual and group lessons
- Attend classes from other specialties as an observer
- Take part in all complementary activities
- Enjoy free entry to the “Classics at 9” concert series
- Receive a diploma or certificate of attendance for the course
Hearing Student
- Attendance at classes of any specialty
- Free entry to the “Classics at 9” concert series
- Participation in all complementary activities
Registration on January 12th
ACTIVE STUDENTS: 200 €
HEARING STUDENTS: 50 €
The number of participants in the Active modality is 12 places in clarinet, oboe, trombone and violin, 10 in piano and 16 in marimba.
XXVII Benidorm Music Competition
In parallel, the 26th Benidorm Music Competition will take place, this year dedicated to the specialty of Clarinet. All active participants in this specialty who wish to take part are welcome to join.
Pianists
Takahiro Mita
Oboe Pianist
Professor at the Conservatorio Superior de Aragón.
Graham Jackson
Violin Pianist
Professor of Chamber Music at the Royal Conservatory of Madrid.
Elina Gotsuliak
Clarinet Pianist
Professor at the Basel Academy of Music.
Timothy End
Trombón Pianist
Associate Professor at The Royal Academy of Music of London and pianist in The City of London Choir.