The course will be hold by Professor Ennio Nicotra, pupil and assistant of the legendary Russian professor Ilya Musin.
Through his publications, his lectures and his students, who are today active on the stages of many countries around the world, Maestro Ennio Nicotra has become a reference for students all over the world.
The course is devoted to beginners and advanced (Only 8 students admitted, no age limit).
Participants are responsible for their travel costs, meals and accommodation during the masterclass.
The course will consist of 5 individual lessons (one per day), lasting 35/40 minutes. Participants are invited to attend the lectures of the other students as well. At the end of the course, each student will receive a Certificate of Participation. The participants must choose 4/5 pieces from the following list.
Repertoire for advanced students
Haydn Symphony No. 104 "London".
Mozart Symphonies No. 39,40,41 - Ouverture from Don Giovanni, Magic Flute, Nozze di Figaro, Ratto dal serraglio, Impresario Teatrale.
Beethoven Symphonies No. 1, 2, 4 5, 7, 8 - Overture Coriolan, Egmont
Tchaikovsky Symphonies No. 4, 5, 6 - Romeo and Juliet, Capriccio Italiano, Francesca da Rimini.
Mendelssohn Fingal's Cave ouverture, Sinfonia n° 4 Italiana.
Rimsky Korsakov Sheherazade 1, 2, 3.
Brahms Symphonies No. 1, 2, 4 - Tragic Overture.
Schubert Symphony "Unfinished".
Rossini Il barbiere di Siviglia, L’italiana in Algeri, Il signor Bruschino. Ravel La valse.
Debussy Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune.
Wagner Tannhauser ouverture, Meistersinger, Sigfried Trauermarsch.
Repertoire for beginners
Mozart Symphony n° 40 K.550 1st mov.
Haydn Symphony n° 101 2nd mov.
Rimsky-Korsakov Sheherazade 1st mov.
Tchaikovsky from the string serenade op. 48 3rd e 4th mov.
Ravel Pavane pour une infante défunte.
Application
Please send an email with your CV, the list of chosen pieces and, if available, a video showing your experience on conducting at
Please write "Milan intensive workshop 2023" as a mail object.
Applications will be treated in the order of their arrival.
The course will be taught by M. Ennio Nicotra and a duo of professional pianists.
Fees
Active students: 500 euros (including 200 euros of registration fees) Listener: 150 euros
Active students will be required to pay the registration fee by bank transfer within one week of their acceptance by the Maestro, bank expenses are to be paid by the payer. The remaining of the amount will be payed on the first day of the masterclass at the time of the registration. The registration fee will no be returned in any case except the cancellation of the course.
