Clara Dutto
Born in Cuneo, Clara Dutto studied piano at the “G.Ghedini” Conservatory in her city, graduating with top marks. She then...
Advanced Programme
Viola
Vedi i corsiBruno Giuranna
ENTRANCE EXAMS
June 13, 2025
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
May 26, 2025
Guided by Bruno Giuranna, the Viola Advanced Programme is a concert-oriented training path, aimed at violists and chamber groups with piano (from trio to quintet). It 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 Clara Dutto.
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 and exam schedule
November 19-21, 2024;
December 10-12, 2024;
January 14-16, 2025;
February 12-14, 2025;
March 24-26, 2025;
April 15-17, 2025;
May 22-24, 2025;
June 10-12, 2025.
Masterclasses
Cynthia Phelps: March 26-29 2025
Wenthing Kang: May 20-22, 2025
Lawrence Power: June 2-5, 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 13, 2025, at the Stauffer Academy, Via S. Martino 6, Cremona.
Entrace exam programme:
- S. Bach: a Suite of the candidate’s choice (BWV 1007-1012), to be performed by heart. The downloadable revision from www.giuranna.it is required;
- Rode: two caprices of the candidate’s choice from the 24 Capricci op. 22;
- A sonata or piece for viola and piano. For the two Brahms’s Sonatas op. 120 the version downloadable from giuranna.it is required;
- A concertoor piece for viola and orchestra, to be performed by heart.
The exam programme for chamber music ensembles consists of two contrasting movements from two works representing different historical periods.
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.
If you wish to perform with your own accompanist, please inform the Academic Office in advance, sending his/her name and ID to [email protected].
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