Courses and Teachers

3–9 August

Marco Bellini & Luigi Zardi – Trumpet / Chamber Ensemble

10–12 August

Gianluca Tassinari – Oboe

10–14 August

Lee So Hyun – Classical Voice

This course is designed for students who wish to establish or refine their vocal technique and operatic repertoire. Individual lessons will focus on the study of the program presented by each participant in preparation for examinations, competitions, or concerts. The course consists of individual lessons and is open to students of all levels.

16–18 August

Cristiano Rossi – Violin

17–22 August

Giovanna Salvatori – Flute / Chamber Ensemble

Fabio Battistelli – Clarinet / Chamber Ensemble

Claudio Conti – Clarinet / Chamber Ensemble

Giacomo Bigoni – Guitar / Chamber Ensemble

Christian Andrea El Khouri – Guitar / Chamber Ensemble

17–23 August

Patrizio Scarponi – Violin

Manuel Meo – Violin

Francesco Fontana – Cello / Chamber Ensemble

Claudio Casadei – Cello / Chamber Ensemble

This masterclass is intended for students enrolled in Conservatories and Music Institutes, including preparatory and academic programs, who wish to refine their instrumental technique and repertoire. Individual lessons will be tailored to the program presented by each student in preparation for examinations, competitions, or concerts. In addition, group lessons will be organized for the preparation of an orchestral concert program.

18–23 August

Masterclass for soloists and string ensembles focused on Latin American repertoire

Antonio Cipriani – Violin

Simona Ruisi – Viola

Claudio Casadei – Cello

Proposed programme:

• Aguiar: Cuatro momentos for string orchestra
• Piazzolla: Las Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas for solo violin and orchestra
• Piazzolla: Le Grand Tango for solo viola or cello and orchestra
• Márquez: Danzón No. 2 for string ensemble
• Bacalov: Concerto Grosso No. 2 for violin and orchestra

For the viola course, the participation fee is reduced to €200 for members of the Italian Viola Association. For students already enrolled in other courses who wish to register additionally, the fee will be €50.

21–23 August

Cesare Chiacchiaretta – Accordion

JUNIOR ORCHESTRA

3–6 August

Silvia Leoni – Violin / Junior Orchestra

Greta Mussoni – Cello / Junior Orchestra

18–22 August

Benedetto Franco Morri – Piano / Junior Orchestra

The Junior Orchestra course aims to introduce young students to ensemble playing from their very first approach to the instrument. Alongside the fundamentals of violin, cello, and piano technique, participants will explore a repertoire for small ensembles and orchestra ranging from Baroque music to rock and jazz. The course culminates in participation in public performances and concerts.

CRESCENDO IN MUSICA

28–31 July

Trio Chitarristico Malatestiano

Aldo Vianello – Guitar / Chamber Ensemble

Elisa Casadei Olivieri – Guitar / Chamber Ensemble

Francesco Bellarosa – Guitar / Chamber Ensemble

The course is open to all levels, from beginners to professional performers and established ensembles.

Topics include:

  • Repertoire
  • Instrumental technique
  • Development of body awareness in music-making
  • Instrument knowledge
  • Concentration and focus
  • Solo performance skills

Piano Collaborative Artist

Simonetta Pesaresi – Piano / Collaborative Pianist

The course is open to soloists, chamber music ensembles, and piano-guitar duos. Activation of the course requires a minimum of eight registrations. It is designed for students who wish to deepen their study methods and interpretative approaches to the classical guitar and piano repertoire, from the Renaissance period to contemporary music. Suitable for students ranging from beginners to professional musicians.

Topics include: Stage presence and concert performance, Technique, Instrumental mechanics, Music history, Repertoire, Interpretation, Style.