17 août - 30 août 2026

Académie Ravel

Saint-Jean-de-Luz

I am delighted to present this new session of the Académie Ravel.

With over 50 years of history, carrying on the legacy of Maurice Ravel, his contemporaries, and the long tradition of French teaching, this new edition follows in the footsteps of recent years, which have seen the enthusiasm of both students and the public grow, making the Academy a premier summer destination for young musicians.

Once again this year, the teaching staff combines loyal partners and new leading figures who embody the excellence of French and International schools. These complementary pairs, chosen for each class and in some cases bringing together different generations of performers, are a testament to the artistic and educational richness of the academy. Read more

Bertrand Chamayou

President and Artistic Director

Program (PDF)

Académie Ravel

Visiting professors

Jean-François Heisser

Bertrand Chamayou

Philippe Graffin

Nora Chastain

Hélène Clément

John Stulz

Xavier Phillips

Gary Hoffman

Magali Mosnier

Nicolas Baldeyrou

Véronique Gens

Patricia Petibon

Hèctor Parra

Julien Le Pape

Shinobu Tanaka

Thuy-Anh Vuong

Morgane Fauchois

Alphonse Cemin

Events

Public Masterclass | Jean-François Heisser – piano

Public Masterclass | Philippe Graffin – violin

Public Masterclass | Hélène Clément – viola and chamber music

Public Masterclass | Magali Mosnier – flute

Public Masterclass | Nicolas Baldeyrou – clarinet

Public Masterclass | Xavier Phillips – cello

Public Masterclass | Véronique Gens – vocal studies

Open Scene – Soloists from the Académie Ravel #1

Open Scene – Soloists from the Académie Ravel #2

Off-site event

Open Scene – Soloists from the Académie Ravel #3

Public Masterclass | Nicolas Baldeyrou – clarinet

Public Masterclass | Nora Chastain – violin

Open Scene – Soloists from the Académie Ravel #4

Public Masterclass | Gary Hoffman – cello

Public Masterclass | Patricia Petibon – vocal studies

Open Scene – Soloists from the Académie Ravel #5

Public Masterclass | John Stulz – viola and chamber music

Open Scene – Soloists from the Académie Ravel #6

Off-site event - As part of the Festival Paseo

Public Masterclass | Magali Mosnier – flute

Open Scene – Soloists from the Académie Ravel #7

Public Masterclass | Bertrand Chamayou – piano

Open Scene – Soloists from the Académie Ravel #8

Off-site event - As part of the Festival Paseo

Composition class competition

Académie Ravel – Closing evening