MusicTalks International Cello Festival & Course
August 2nd-6th, 2026 at JCC Manhattan
During this five-day intensive course led by Cellist Elad Kabilio and Violinist Masha Polishchuk students will participate in scale and warm up workshops, Bach Classes, cello ensemble coachings, master classes, and have the opportunity to learn chamber music masterpieces coached and performed side by side with renowned New York professional musicians with a focus on Schubert Cello Quintet and Dvorak Bass quintet. Selected students will have the opportunity to solo with our chamber orchestra performing Boccherini, Dvorak, Elgar, Haydn, Lalo and Vivaldi concertos as well as Kol Nidre and Elegie by Faure
Intermediate to advance cellists should apply, aged 10-18.
Cost: $1100 / 1700 (for soloists)
Scholarships are available upon application.
Example of daily schedule
9am – Scales and warmup workshop
9:45am – Sectionals
10:30 Mock Performances
11:30am Run through with conductor + Accompanist
12-2:30pm – Full rehearsal
2:30-3pm break
3-4pm – Masterclass
MusicTalks Cello Day 2026
Join us for our in-person cello intensive day this October for ages 5-18. DATE TBA
The day will be about “all things cello” with group lessons, masterclass, cello choir, performance workshop and ending the day with a live concert for family and friends!
Students will have the opportunity to learn and perform side by side with our acclaimed faculty including members of Manhattan School of Music.
MusicTalks Cello Course Summer 2026