In addition to the preparation of the pieces chosen by the candidates, the course will be dedicated to the study of Italian opera from 1600 to 1750, with particular attention to recitativo. The choice of repertoire and the appropriate pieces to be presented in competitions and auditions will also be discussed.

NOTE: The instructor, Sara Mingardo will be present until August 30th.
From the following day, the students will continue in the course with coaching from the Mozarteum professors and will be able to participate in the final concerts of the Baroque Masterclasses, scheduled for Saturday 2 September.

The entrance examination is by video audition only. A video recording must be sent along with the application form. 

In order to demonstrate a sufficient level of practical execution, candidates must present a video of their playing one or more pieces, to be freely selected from the significant works of the Baroque repertoire.