GENERAL INFORMATION

During the course, students will be able to refine pieces of their choice, indicating them in advance on the application form.

For the running of the course, solo tuning is preferred.

For study during the course, several modern concert double basses will be available to students. These instruments may be used exclusively on the premises of the Accademia Chigiana during opening hours and according to shifts to be organized within the Double Bass class.

Modern concert double basses may also be rented – subject to availability – from the Simone and Damiano Verdiani lutherie workshop in Colle Val d’Elsa (tel. +39 0577 927099 / info@contrabbassiverdiani.it).

For the admission exam candidates must present the following repertoire:

– one movement chosen from: Prelude and Allemande from Suite No. 1 BWV 1007 by J.S. Bach or from the Suite im alten Stil by Hans Fryba for solo double bass

– the first movement of a concerto or sonata from the Classical period with cadenza

– the first movement of a concerto, sonata or concert piece from the Romantic period or later

N.B. The admission exam may be taken either in orchestral tuning or in solo tuning

START OF LESSONS
31 July / 9.30 am

AGE LIMIT
33 years

ADMISSION
Online video audition (mandatory): by 30 April

APPLICATION DEADLINE
30 APRIL

TUITION & FEES

– APPLICATION FEE must be sent to the Accademia Chigiana WHEN YOU SUBMIT THE APPLICATION!

– Course tuition / ATTENDANCE FEE should be paid only after receiving an acceptance letter from the Accademia to the course

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