The initiative aims to promote specialised musical training in the Baroque repertoire, to explore the techniques of historical performance practice, and to foster cultural exchange between Italian and international musicians. Depending on requirements, lessons may be held in Italian, English, German, French or Spanish.
Participation is open to musicians with a degree, conservatoire students and professionals in the field who are aged 35 or under. The maximum number of participants is set at 20 students. Any chamber ensembles will be considered as a single student. Auditors may attend the lessons free of charge.
Participation is subject to selection by the tutor, which will be based on
the curricular and artistic documentation specified below. A certificate of attendance will be issued at the end of the Masterclass. The five-day programme will include individual and group lessons on organ, harpsichord and vocal repertoire, study sessions on historical instruments and in-depth exploration of Baroque performance practice, with a particular focus on the works of Antonio Vivaldi.

DATES AND VENUES OF THE MASTERCLASS

From 18 to 22 September at the following venues in Verona
(times to be confirmed):
• Church / Auditorium of San Pietro
(main venue for lessons)
• Church of San Tomaso Cantuariense
(venue for one afternoon’s lessons)
• Verona Cathedral
(venue for one afternoon’s lessons)
Opportunities to practise on the organ, harpsichord,
and in ensembles at all three venues.

HISTORICAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE

• Amigazzi organ (18th century) – San Pietro
• Bonatti organ (18th century) – San Tomaso
Cantuariense
• Antegnati-Formentelli organ (16th century) – Cathedral

FINAL CONCERT

At the end of the lessons – on Tuesday 22 September at
the Church of San Pietro in Verona, starting at 6 pm
– the Masterclass students will take centre stage
in a final concert open to the public.

PARTICIPATION FEES

• €80 per day
• €250 for the entire Masterclass