Hyunshin Kim is a South Korea-born international concert pianist and independent music teacher who is currently based in Belgium. Beginning her musical journey at the age of 4, she made her orchestral debut at 13 with the National Police Symphony Orchestra in Seoul. She earned her Postgraduate degree in Piano Performance from the Royal Conservatory of Brussels under the guidance […]
Solange Bertrand
Director of the Hoofdstedelijke Kunstacademie. In 2002, she graduated from the Royal Conservatory of Brussels. A year later, she started to work as a teacher of flute at the Hoofdstedelijke Academie voor Muziek, Woord en Dans, among others. She also taught AMC, worked in primary and secondary education and performed with several chamber music ensembles. Since February 2018, she has […]
Franco Ascolese
International Soloist. Passionate about teaching, he conducted a Masterclass in Moscow, taught at conservatory in Udine and currently in Benevento. He completed Advanced Studies at the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome, earned a Master of Arts in Music Performance in Lugano and the Soloist – Specialized Master with Maestro Andrea Oliva. He refined his skills with renowned flutists […]
Tomoko Honda
Collaborative pianist and accompanist in Classical and Contemporary Music at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels. She has collaborated with composers such as G. Kurtág, G.Ligeti, P.Eötvös, P.Dusapin, T.Hosokawa, G.Crumb, and has premiered, performed, and recorded numerous new works. .
Stefano Palamidessi
Member of the jury in national and international competitions, he teaches in master classes in Italy and Europe and he is full professor of guitar at Conservatory in Frosinone. He is actually the Didactic Director of the Civica Scuola delle Arti, Music Academy in Rome, where he is also teacher of the Post Degree Master. He also takes part in […]
Year 2024
Online Piano & Vocal NATALIYA CHEPURENKO (Belgium/Ukraine), Brussels International Music Academy YANNIK VAN DE VELDE (Belgium), Conservatory of Luxembourg & Akademie für Tonkunst Darmstadt TATIANA KOZLOVA (Israel), Israeli Conservatory of Music in Tel–Aviv Strings & Guitar ELLA HEIFETS (USA), Manhattan School of music MAGDALENA PłOCIENNIK (Poland), Professor of violin & Chamber Music at several Music Schools (Wrocław) OLEKSIY SHADRIN (Ukraine), […]
Team 2024
Our team Music Academy FORTE 2024: NATALIYA CHEPURENKO (Belgium/Ukraine) PIANO, Piano Accompaniment, Chamber Music, Piano Ensembles Artistic Director and Founder of MUSIC ACADEMY FORTE, International competition for pianists «Merci, Maestro!». Founder, Professor of piano & chamber music at the Brussels International Music Academy. JEAN-CLAUDE VANDEN EYNDEN (Belgium) PIANO Honorary Professor at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels and currently at the […]
International Competitions (Online OR On-Premises)
The International Competition Music Academy FORTE 2025 will be held in July 2025. This year, we have not only Solo, also Chamber music and Piano Ensembles (Duo and 4 hands)! For Solo, we have Piano, Guitar, Vocal (Classic and Contemporary), Strings, Woodwinds and Brass! Open for all including professionals and amateurs! For more information, click HERE! The competition will take […]
Concerts of Competition Winners
Come and support and discover the talented young musicians! The winners of International Competition Music Academy FORTE 2025 proudly invite you to witness their amazing performances on 4th and 5th July 2025, 18:30 at Sint-Jan Berchmancollege, Ursulinenstraat 4, 1000, Brussels. FREE ADMISSION Info & Ticket reservation, please contact us at: +32(0)496488780 | info@musicacademy.be For further information of the competition, please refer […]
Welcome Concert 2025
The International Festival & Masterclasses & Competition Music Academy FORTE 2025 and its team are pleased to invite you to the welcome concert of the masters on Sunday July 6th, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the Sint-Jan-Berchmanscollege. Welcome Concert Performances by Professors of the Music Academy FORTE 2025: to be announced Venue: Chapelle de la Sint-Jan Berchmanscollege, Ursulinenstraat 4, 1000 […]