The masterclasses of the Bled Festival offer a unique opportunity for artistic development under the guidance of renowned international musicians and highlight the important role of the Bled Festival as a hub of cultural and musical excellence.

This year as well, the Bled Festival proudly hosts top artists and educators as part of the masterclasses, which will take place in July 2025.
Bled Festival Masterclasses – Artistic Excellence by the Lake
Participants will have the opportunity to create and refine their skills under the guidance of internationally renowned musicians. The masterclasses include violin, viola, solo singing, and chamber music, and there will also be a violin-making workshop.
This year’s faculty includes:
Michael Frischenschlager, violin: July 1 – 10, 2025
Wonji Kim - Ozim, violin: July 5 – 11, 2025
Saewon Suh, violin: July 5 – 11, 2025
Helfried Fister, violin, viola: July 3 – 10, 2025
Jernej Brence, violin, viola, chamber music: July 4 – 10, 2025
Edita Garčevič Koželj, solo singing: June 30 – July 3, 2025
VIOLIN-MAKING WORKSHOP: July 5 – 8, 2025, Edgar E. Russ, Cremona
For more information about the masterclasses and the application form, please visit the website: