The Course is open to viola soloists and pre-formed chamber music ensembles, starting from trios (duos with viola and piano are also permitted).

Chamber music ensembles that have been together for at least a year are eligible for a tuition fee reduction (see the course regulations).

During the Course students may perfect pieces of their own choosing by indicating them in advance on the Application Form.

Thanks to the collaboration of the Le Dimore del Quartetto Association, the members of each ensemble can request to stay at one of the Tuscan Historical Residences.

Please consult the conditions for joining the network, available at the following link: https://www.ledimoredelquartetto.eu/siamo-un-quartetto/

Since the various residences are located outside the city, it is necessary to have your own means of transport. You can request to take advantage of this opportunity by filling in the appropriate space on the registration form and submitting it by April 20.

Accommodations are subject to the number of places available at the individual residences.

SOLOISTS
Candidates must present at least one piece from each of the following groups from the viola repertoire:

1. One of the Sonatas for Solo Viola by Hindemith, op. 11 no. 5 or op. 25 no. 1; one of the Suites for solo viola by M. Reger or one of the Suites by J.S. Bach transcribed from the cello part (the version of the transcription must be downloaded from www.giuranna.it);
2. One Sonata or one important composition for viola and piano (for the two Sonatas op. 120 by Brahms, it is requested that students download the version found at www.giuranna.it);
3. One Concerto or one concert piece for viola and orchestra (for the Concerto by F.A. Hoffmeister, the recommended edition is H.I. Grahl Frankfurt/M, which may be found on the site www.giuranna.it).

Violists performing in duos with a piano must present the same programme as soloists, substituting point 3.) with a composition for viola and piano.

ENSEMBLES
Candidates must present two important pieces of repertoire.

If, due to the current health emergency, candidates have difficulty making the recordings with an accompanying pianist, they will be allowed to present the following alternative program:

1. Two movements from one of the solo viola sonatas op. 11 n. 5 or op. 25 n. 1 by P. Hindemith or two movements from one of M. Reger’s Suites for solo viola
2. One of the Suites of J.S. Bach for cello transcribed for viola (rev. Giuranna – www.giuranna.it)
3. Capriccio in C min. for solo viola by H. Vieuxtemps