Advanced Programme

Violin

Vedi i corsi

Salvatore Accardo

Violin

Vedi i corsi

Salvatore Accardo

ENTRANCE EXAMS

June 12, 2025

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

May 26, 2025

Guided by Salvatore Accardo, the Violin Advanced Programme is a concert-oriented training path that combines individual lessons with a range of complementary activities, including masterclasses with renowned artists, chamber music sessions and participation in artistic projects.

Public performances play a central role in the training of every Stauffer student. They include the monthly Session Recitals and a variety of Artistic Projects, which offer students concrete professional experience. Furthermore, the most deserving students are regularly recommended to concert institutions for inclusion in their seasons.

The course pianist is Maria Grazia Bellocchio.

Thanks to the support of the Stauffer Foundation, all the courses of the Academy are tuition-free. In view of this, students are expected to commit fully to the Academy’s educational programmes, comply with the attendance requirements and show a proactive and engaged attitude towards the activities that are planned to foster their artistic growth.

Academic Year 2025-2026

The lesson and exam schedule will be available shortly.

2024-2025 Academic Year

Lesson schedule

October 27-29, 2024;

November 25-27, 2024;

December 16-18, 2024;

January 27-29, 2025;

February 24-26, 2025;

March 24-26, 2025;

April 28-30, 2025;

May 19-21, 2025.

June 9-11, 2025

Guest Professor

Maxim Vengerov: April 28-30, 2025.

Masterclasses

Massimo Quarta: January 28-31, May 20-23, 2025;
Marco Rizzi: November 25-28, 2024; February 25-28, 2025.

Artistic Projects

Stauffer String Ensemble’s concerts:
- March 21, conducted by Kolja Blacher;
- July 11, conducted by John Axelrod.

How to apply

The courses are open to students of all nationalities, not older than 30 at the application deadline.

Applications must be submitted online by no later than 11:59 PM on May 26, 2025, by completing the form through the button “Apply now” and attaching the following documents:

A valid ID;
A copy of the diploma or certificate of studies;
A curriculum vitae, preferably with a list of the studied repertoire;
The programme for the entrance exam.

A non-refundable annual registration fee of EUR 55.00 is required when submitting the application.

Tuition fees are fully covered by the Stauffer Foundation; travel, accommodation and living expenses in Cremona are to be borne by the students.

Entrance exams

The entrance exams will be held live on June 12, 2025, at the Stauffer Academy, Via S. Martino 6, Cremona.

Entrace exam programme:

S. Bach: two movements from a Sonata or Partita for solo violin;
A. Mozart: one movement from a concerto of the candidate’s choice, from No. 3, 4 or 5 (K 216, K 218, K 219);
First movement of a repertoire concerto;
Paganini: a Capriccio of the candidate’s choice.

The Professor may request the performance of all or part of the programme.

The results of the entrance exams will be communicated following the completion of the entrance exams.

Piano accompanist

The Academy’s accompanist will be available for the entrance exams. Is it not possible to rehearse with the accompanist before the exams.