GENERAL INFORMATION

Traversiere – repertoire, technique, primary sources, and related implications within the sound philosophy of the traverso from the 16th to the 19th century.

Performance practice of different styles, ornamentation, and the theory of the affections.
Solo, chamber, and orchestral music by Italian, French, and German composers.

Within the framework of the Chigiana International Festival 2026, some students may have the opportunity to perform in concert together with the professors of the Baroque Program.

ADMISSION EXAM

The entrance examination must be taken exclusively via video audition.
Candidates must submit a video featuring one or more pieces of their choice from significant works of the Baroque repertoire, demonstrating a solid level of performance ability.

COURSE BEGINS
26 August / 9:30 am

AGE LIMIT
none

ADMISSION
Online video audition (mandatory): by 15 June

APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 JUNE

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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