Göteborg International Organ Festival
October 8–19, 2025
Visions
Göteborg International Organ Festival
October 8–19, 2025
Visions
The Schiörlin Academy
August 9-13, 2025
Welcome to the Schiörlin Academy 2025
where the focal point is the unique collection of eighteenth-century organs built by Pehr Schiörlin (1736-1815)
Close-up of the façade of the Isac Risberg (1707–1710) sub-semitone, mean-tone organ in Tjällmo Church.
Photo: David Löfgren.
THE SCHIÖRLIN ACADEMY
The Schiörlin Academy 2025 will focus on Johann Sebastian Bach, hymn playing, and basso continuo.
COURSE ORGANIZATION AND REPERTOIRE
Masterclasses (organ and clavichord), individual practice, and rehearsals at the instruments, etc.
In 2025, we will place special attention on the Orgelbüchlein Chorales and Trio Sonatas by Johann Sebastian Bach, as well as the Six Sonatas by Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy.
TEACHERS
Hans Davidsson (HD)
Ulrika Davidsson (UD)
David Löfgren (DL)
REGISTRATION
Apply by sending an email to camille.bloche@organacademy.se no later than July 29, 2025, with the following information:
* First name and surname
* Phone number
* Present occupation
* Which repertoire you will prepare
PARTICIPATION
The Schiörlin Academy is limited to ten participants. Only active participants will be considered for acceptance. It aims to be an inspirational event for organ students and professional organists. Accordingly, we are unfortunately unable to accept all applications.
FEE
3,000 SEK
FOOD AND ACCOMMODATION
Food and accommodation are to be provided by each participant respectively. Free overnight accommodation can be offered on mattress pads at Gammalkil Parish House.
ACADEMY PROGRAM
* Daily workshops featuring organ works chosen by the participants on the Schiörlin organ in Gammalkil (1806).
* Excursions to the Schiörlin organs in Slaka (1783), Vikingstad (1785), Östra Skrukeby (1794), the Risberg organ in Tjällmo (1710), and the Wistenius organ in Vårdsberg (1762).
* Scheduled practice time on the organ in Gammalkil and related keyboard instruments in the parish hall.
* Participants’ concert in Gammalkil.
COLLABORATION
The Schiörlin Academy is organized by FGIOA in close collaboration with Slaka-Nykils pastorat, Vikingstads pastorat, and the diocese of Linköping.
PREPARATIONS VIDEOS
1. Hans Davidsson presenting the 1806 Schiörlin organ in Gammalkil - Intro - Stop tour - Trio registration
Conversation held in English2. Hans Davidsson presenting the 1806 Schiörlin organ in Gammalkil - Pleno registrations
Conversation held in English3. Hans Davidsson presenting the 1806 Schiörlin organ in Gammalkil - Mendelssohn
Conversation held in English4. Meet Hans Davidsson, who invites us to an interpretation of Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy's sonata for organ No 6 in D major, op. 65, at the Schiörlin organ in Gammalkil.
Conversation held in English5. Hans Davidsson presenting the 1806 Schiörlin organ in Gammalkil - Intro - Stop tour - Trio registration
Conversation held in English
PREVIOUS SCHIÖRLIN ACADEMIES
The Schiörlin Academy
August 11-14, 2024
Welcome to the Schiörlin Academy 2024
where the focal point is the unique collection of eighteenth-century organs built by Pehr Schiörlin (1736-1815)
Closeup of the console of the Pehr Schiörlin organ in Gammalkil (1806)
Photo: LUMIÈRE LIINASON
THE SCHIÖRLIN ACADEMY
August 11-14, 2024
Focusing on the unique collection of eighteenth-century organs built by Pehr Schiörlin (1736-1815)
COURSE ORGANIZATION AND REPERTOIRE
Masterclasses (organ and clavichord), individual practice, and rehearsal at the instruments, etc. German organ repertoire from the 18th and early 19th centuries (Bach, Krebs, Müthel, Mendelssohn, Brahms, etc.)
TEACHERS
Hans Davidsson (HD)
Ulrika Davidsson (UD)
David Löfgren (DL)
REGISTRATION
Apply by sending an email to camille.bloche@organacademy.se no later than July 29, 2024, with the following information:
* First name and surname
* Phone number
* Present occupation
* Which repertoire you will prepare
PARTICIPATION
The Schiörlin Academy is limited to ten participants. Only active participants will be considered for acceptance. It aims to be an inspirational event for organ students and professional organists. Accordingly, we are unfortunately unable to accept all applications.
FEE
3,000 SEK
FOOD AND ACCOMMODATION
Food and accommodation are to be provided by each participant respectively. Free overnight accommodation can be offered on mattress pads at Gammalkil Parish House.
ACADEMY PROGRAM
* Daily workshops featuring organ works chosen by the participants on the Schiörlin organ in Gammalkil (1806).
* Excursions to the Schiörlin organs in Slaka (1783), Vikingstad (1785), Östra Skrukeby (1794), the Risberg organ in Tjällmo (1710), and the Wistenius organ in Vårdsberg (1762).
* Scheduled practice time on the organ in Gammalkil and related keyboard instruments in the parish hall.
* Participants’ concert in Gammalkil.
COLLABORATION
The Schiörlin Academy is organized by FGIOA in close collaboration with Slaka-Nykils pastorat, Vikingstads pastorat, and the diocese of Linköping.
PREPARATIONS VIDEOS
1. Hans Davidsson presenting the 1806 Schiörlin organ in Gammalkil - Intro - Stop tour - Trio registration
Conversation held in English2. Hans Davidsson presenting the 1806 Schiörlin organ in Gammalkil - Pleno registrations
Conversation held in English3. Hans Davidsson presenting the 1806 Schiörlin organ in Gammalkil - Mendelssohn
Conversation held in English4. Meet Hans Davidsson, who invites us to an interpretation of Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy's sonata for organ No 6 in D major, op. 65, at the Schiörlin organ in Gammalkil.
Conversation held in English5. Hans Davidsson presenting the 1806 Schiörlin organ in Gammalkil - Intro - Stop tour - Trio registration
Conversation held in English
PREVIOUS SCHIÖRLIN ACADEMIES
The Schiörlin Academy
August 12-15, 2023
The Schiörlin Academy
August 13-17, 2022
The Schiörlin Academy August 16-18, 2020
Welcome to the Schiörlin Academy 2020 where the point of departure is the unique collection of eighteenth-century organs built by Pehr Schiörlin (1736-1815) in the parish of Gammalkil and Slaka (diocese of Linköping).
The Pehr Schiörlin organ at Gammalkil Church, built in 1806
Photo: Jon Liinason
