El Akademia Foundation launches new artistic residency and chamber music festival in Rabat

The El Akademia Foundation is embarking on a new chapter with its 11th edition, establishing a permanent artistic residency at the National Institute of Music and Choreographic Arts (INSMAC) in Rabat. This initiative also includes hosting the first-ever festival dedicated to chamber music within the institute's spaces.

The foundation continues its mission to make artistic excellence accessible to all and to introduce classical music to younger generations. From July 16 to 23, the institute will host an international masterclass, uniting aspiring young musicians with world-renowned artists and classical music enthusiasts. The program features a series of free concerts and workshops, open to the public subject to seating availability.

The festival's musical program kicks off on July 17 with an opera-themed opening concert. Violinist Mounia Rizkallah and pianist Tuyet Pham will perform, joined by a special appearance from Korean soprano He-Yeong Moon, a soloist with the Berlin Opera. They will present a selection of classical masterpieces by composers such as Handel, Mozart, Richard Strauss, and Wagner, including famous excerpts from "The Magic Flute."

Children from the socio-cultural center in Kenitra, affiliated with the Hassan II Foundation for Moroccans Residing Abroad, will participate in the opening concert. This initiative is part of preparations for the "Opera for All" program, set to launch in Moroccan schools in the 2026-2027 academic year. The festival will also feature an evening inspired by Argentine tango rhythms on July 18, performed by guitarist Krzysztof Meisinger and violinist Magdalena Hein, followed by a closing concert on July 22 where masterclass participants will showcase their intensive training.

El Akademia Foundation emphasizes its commitment to fostering cultural exchange, supporting young talent, and promoting openness and artistic excellence through these events. The fully subsidized masterclass offers participants a chance to receive high-level training under the guidance of guest artists. The event is supported by the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, the German Embassy in Morocco, the Hassan II Foundation for Moroccans Residing Abroad, and the National Railways Office.