VDB’s 2026 Baroque Academy provides the perfect opportunity for both experienced and developing musicians of period instruments to work on 17th and 18th Century music in an academy-style education setting.

In classic VDB style, the Academy will combine excellence in historically informed performance (HIP) with a fun, casual and supportive environment, designed to build confidence as well as develop advanced HIP knowledge and experience.

The Academy activities include opportunities for ensemble playing, technical studies, masterclasses, and HIP lectures and demonstrations. The sessions and masterclasses will be suitable for players ranging from advanced students through to professional performers seeking specialist instruction.