As the warm embrace of summer approaches, we are thrilled to invite you to embark on a musical adventure like no other in the picturesque landscapes of Greece! Our Spetses Summer Festival promise an enriching experience that combines the beauty of the Mediterranean with the joy of creating and performing music.
Why choose our Spetses Summer Festival in Greece?
Idyllic Setting: Imagine refining your musical skills against the backdrop of Greece's breathtaking scenery - crystal-clear waters, ancient ruins, and vibrant culture. Our courses are hosted in some of the most charming locations, offering an inspiring and tranquil environment for your musical pursuits.
World-Class Instructors: Learn from the best in the industry! Our expert faculty comprises accomplished musicians and educators who are passionate about nurturing talent and imparting their invaluable knowledge. Benefit from personalized attention and guidance to take your skills to new heights.
Join us in Greece for a summer filled with melody, inspiration, and memories that will last a lifetime. Let the music play, and let Greece be your stage!
Diva Music Academy, founded іn London, United Kіngdоm, іѕ a nоtаblе academy of classical and соntеmроrаrу muѕіс аnd реrfоrmіng аrtѕ.
The соurѕеѕ аrе designed to dеlіvеr an аdvаnсеd muѕіс practice.
Wе рrоvіdе equal соnѕіdеrаtіоn оf all іndіvіduаlѕ without rеgаrd to rасе, rеlіgіоn, аnсеѕtrу, age, nаtіоnаlіtу, рlасе оf bіrth, gеndеr, ѕеxuаl оrіеntаtіоn, disability, gеnеtіс іnfоrmаtіоn, оr ѕtаtuѕ. Dіvеrѕіtу іѕ a ѕоurсе оf ѕtrеngth fоr оur Aсаdеmу.
Our ѕесrеt іngrеdіеnt іѕ our lосаtіоn.
Wе wаnt оur ѕtudеntѕ tо fееl іnѕріrеd аnd lеаrn muѕіс аt a рlасе thаt hаѕ bееn dеѕсrіbеd аѕ a little ріесе of paradise. Sреtѕеѕ, island of Grеесе іѕ where wе ѕеt uр оur Aсаdеmу аnd соurѕеѕ thаt wіll tаkе рlасе іn Auguѕt 2024. Thе ѕunѕhіnе, bеасhеѕ аnd nаturаl bеаutу оf our lосаtіоn аrе аll раrt оf thе mаjеѕtіс muѕіс еxреrіеnсе wе сrеаtеd fоr оur ѕtudеntѕ. Not enough space to give all suggestions for island’s beaches. You can choose a cosmopolitan well organised beach or a quiet spot.
The Anargyrios and Korgialenios School of Spetses Foundation (AKSS) is a historical and cultural heritage site of the island of Spetses.
It was established in 1923 on a picturesque 120.000m² parcel along the northern coastline of the island.
The school is found in an enclave of unique natural beauty, surrounded by pine forests and olive groves and embedded with beautiful gardens throughout.
It includes a complex of five buildings of neoclassical architecture and sport facilities.
A.K.S.S. was designed by the standards of Eton College, UK to serve as a multicultural and pioneering educational Institution and is autonomously run as a Foundation by an executive Committee under the auspices of Greek Ministry of Education.
The facilities of the AKSS Foundation near the traditional settlement of Spetses and the unique pine forest of the foundation – which covers about half of the island and ensures its sustainable development – played a key role in the activities of AKSS. during the period of operation of the School and its boarding school (1928-1983) and during the period that followed.
The main gate of the AKSS campus is located approximately 1 km (15 min walk) west of the main Spetses port and is situated directly across its private dock.
Indeed, with gradual upgrades, the facilities have become a magnet for national and international educational and research activities. In addition, the facilities – and in particular the 1100-seat outdoor theater on the adjacent property hill of the Foundation have hosted important cultural activities.
Spetses is historically known for its role in the Greek War of Independence of 1821 and its heroic contribution to the revolutionary cause, as the first island to revolt against the Ottomans. This is evident until today in every corner of Spetses that preserves a dynamic and noble atmosphere of another era. The two main museums of Spetses are dedicated to the Revolutionary Era: the Bouboulina Museum, mansion of the female captain Laskarina Bouboulina who fought and funded the Spetses revolt and for many is the main reason to visit the island, and the Spetses Museum, also dedicated to the Greek Revolution, while simultaneously surprising its visitors with exhibits from the Early Helladic and Mycenaean Era, as Spetses can be found on maps for more than 3,000 years.
Smaller museums and cultural spaces are equally interesting, such as the Ecclesiastical Museum of St Nicholas, an exhibition and tour of the Anargirios & Korgiallenios College Foundation and the exhibition of Natalia Mela’s Sculptures at the Lighthouse area in the Old Harbour amongst them.
Yoga and pilates offer the perfect escape for relaxing, rebalancing and nurturing your mental and physical health.
Classes can be held on the beach or indoors, and private classes can also be arranged.
Not to be missed in Spetses
A horse-drawn carriage ride along the promenade
Travel like a Spetsiot and take an elegant tour of the island by bicycle.
A number of off-road trails of varying difficulty are also available, weaving their way in to the heart of Spetses. One of these tracks runs along the highest point of the island, offering unobstructed views of the setting sun.
Explore the island by boat!
Hire a boat and explore the island’s secluded beaches, often inaccessible by road, or go further afield and discover the beauty bays of mainland Greece.
Visit the ancient theatre of Epidaurus
The ancient theatre of Epidaurus was built in the 4th century BC and is considered to be one of the best preserved ancient theatres in the world. The original 34 rows of the theatre were extended in Roman times by another 21 rows, seating a total of 15,000 spectators. The theatre is renowned for its acoustics which permit almost perfect hearing from all 15,000 spectators regardless of their seating. A 2007 study by the Georgia Institute of Technology, which was widely published in scholarly journals, indicates that the astonishing acoustics are the result of an advanced design system: the rows of limestone seats filter out low frequency sounds (such as the murmur of the crowd) and amplify high frequency sounds from the stage.
One of the best-known historical sites in Athens, the Parthenon is a site you can’t miss.
The Temple of Athena Nike (or Wingless Victory) and the Erechtheion, an Ionic temple dedicated to both Athena and Poseidon. Built in 420 BC, this compact temple is known for the row of Caryatids on its southern porch.
Scheduled for Saturday August 10th, 2024. Participants should NOT schedule any 1:1 lessons this day!
(per person)
Included:
Accommodation + meals
Transfers
Lessons with professors
Use of practicing rooms
Not Included:
Meals + drinks outside the school
Museum tickets (for Acropolis)
Boat trip
Please, contact us for any special request you may have.