Musica Mundi School student Elyne , soprano, won 1st Prize  last Wednesday, January 21, at the prestigious Jugend Musiziert competition , which has supported young musical talent since 1964.   The competition took place at the iDSB (Internationale Deutsche Schule Brüssel) . Elyne was accompanied on the piano by Sarah Bottiau , alumna of the Musica Mundi Course and Festival.   Bravo to Elyne and Sarah for this important achievement!

Every year at around this time, our students have a week of exams - a crucial part of their preparation for their important Cambridge exams  which take place in May and June.   This year, we have a brand new examination room in the newly refurbished Fermette.   Shostakovich is a spacious classroom and, being separated from the rest of the school, offers a peaceful environment for students to take their exams in all serenity.   With our growing numbers of students , we still s

Some of our staff members are regular cyclists.   And who can blame them when they get to enjoy special views like this one as they cycle to school across the fields 🙂

Amsterdam, 14 January 2026 – Fifteen-year-old pianist Liam Nassereddine  has been awarded the Concertgebouw Young Talent Award , a prize presented by The Concertgebouw to the most promising musical talents.   “It is wonderful to see how Liam, who has already performed with us several times, has developed at an incredible pace. His joy in playing truly shines through. A well-deserved winner of our Young Talent Award!” said Simon Reinink, General Director of The Concertgebouw .