Sonatas with Biss

Join us in idyllic Lunenburg, Nova Scotia for our final Academy session of 2026 with world-renowned pianist, Jonathan Biss | Oct. 15 - 22, 2026.

Applications open until August 31st, 2026!

Please click here to apply.

Our Philosophy

At LAMP, we strongly believe in providing opportunities for emerging young artists to be mentored by some of the most excellent musicians of the 21st century. As young artists prepare for competitions, recitals, auditions, and more, we invite them to join us for world class training opportunities with faculty, as well as within their independent practice.

Sonatas with Jonathan Biss, piano

October 15th - 22nd, 2026

Individuals and ensembles are invited to apply with sonata repertoire for this upcoming Academy session with Jonathan Biss, piano. During your one-week stay at LAMP, you will have the opportunity to train with faculty and your fellow young artists in an inspiring, nurturing environment.

Learn from Jonathan Biss in private lessons, hear him perform live during our fall gala, record your sonata in our concert hall, and share a final concert with fellow young artists to our art-loving community. Artists will have 24-hour access to our facilities located in the Town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, a UNESCO World Heritage site and hub for arts, culture, and music. Artist accommodations will be provided, but artists are responsible for their food during their stay and their travel to and from Nova Scotia.

Who’s eligible?

Applicants must have completed, or be about to complete, an undergraduate music degree in performance; exceptions may be considered for outstanding young performers.

*Individuals, duos, trios, and quartets are encouraged to apply as long as they will be working on sonata repertoire.

Tuition

  • Application Fee: $40 CAD

  • Tuition:

    • Individual $600 CAD

    • Duo $1000 CAD

    • Trio $1600 CAD

    • Quartet $2000 CAD

  • Limited bursaries are available. Please contact the office at admin@lampns.ca for more information.

How to Apply

  • Your Application Form

  • Cover Letter - Please include the sonata repertoire that you will be working on.

  • Curriculum vitae/resumé

  • Reference Letter

  • Two contrasting unedited recent recordings (links are accepted - does not need to be sonata repertoire)

Apply Now!