At the beginning of the course, regular students must present an original composition, either solo or for a chamber ensemble, initiated (or the project’s sketches) for a maximum instrumentation of six instruments: string quartet, flute (including alto flute), clarinet (including bass clarinet). As the work progresses, the piece will be rehearsed by the performers in residece: the Quartetto Prometeo (Nurit Stark, violin; Aldo Campagnari, violin; Danusha Waskiewicz, viola; Francesco Dillon, cello), flutist Matteo Cesari, and clarinetist Paolo Ravaglia. If possible, the composition will be performed in the final concert by the students.

The performers in residence, with their presence, will contribute to lessons and analyses aimed at the necessary understanding of both classical and modern repertoire.

Auditors are allowed to attend the course.

The candidate must present the following materials with the online application form:

1. The scores of one or two of their recent compositions
2. A transcription for string quartet of the  Mazurka op. 41 n. 2 by Fryderyk Chopin. The parts to be transcribed will be sent on request to candidates by email.

Scores for these pieces must be received by the student Secretary’s Office of the Accademia Chigiana, together with the application form, and payment of the entrance-examination fee by May 15th.

The Accademia Chigiana will communicate to all candidates the result of the selection made by the examining commission.