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NEWSLETTER FOR QUARTETS AND TRIOS #31
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NEWS FROM OUR NETWORK, COMPETITIONS, MASTERCLASSES AND MORE
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The anniversary celebrations for the ten years of Le Dimore del Quartetto continue throughout 2026, with several moments of encounter along the way.
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In the meantime, this newsletter brings together competitions, masterclasses and selected opportunities designed to support ensembles in their artistic development and help expand their professional network.
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Le Dimore del Quartetto team
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YOUR VOICE IN OUR 10th ANNIVERSARY
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In 2026, Le Dimore del Quartetto celebrates its 10th anniversary, and we would love to mark this milestone together with your voices.
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We are collecting short contributions, videos or written reflections, to share throughout the year, offering a personal glimpse into each ensemble’s experience within the network.
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To take part, simply follow the guidelines in the attached document and send us your contribution: we look forward to hearing your stories
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Looking for an instrument on loan? Would you like to play a full string quartet set by the same luthier? Explore The String Circle interactive map to discover the ateliers and instruments available, and contact us to be connected with the right luthier for you.
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The String Circle is a widespread collection of contemporary lutherie that connects award-winning master luthiers and bowmakers with the new generation of musicians. Through this network, the musicians of Le Dimore del Quartetto can access high-quality string instruments and bows on free loan, along with professional maintenance and support services.
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Discover the map of ateliers
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DISCOVER WHAT'S HAPPENING ON MERITA PLATFORM
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Stay connected with MERITA through its quarterly newsletter, featuring updates on new projects, events, and opportunities across the platform.
A space to discover stories, collaborations, and ideas shaping the MERITA network: sign up to follow what’s next.
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CALL FOR INDIVIDUAL MOBILITY 2025 - 2026
CULTURE MOVES EUROPE - INDIVIDUAL MOBILITY FOR ARTISTS
AND CULTURAL PROFESSIONALS
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Monthly deadlines: from October 31st, 2025 to April 30th, 2026
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The new Creative Europe call supports international artistic and cultural mobility, fostering exchange, collaborative creation, and the strengthening of transnational networks, with a focus on inclusion, sustainability, and geographical and gender balance.
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Projects must take place in a country different from the applicant’s country of residence, in collaboration with an international partner, and address at least two of the following objectives: learn, create, explore, connect.
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Eligible applicants include adult artists and cultural professionals — individually or in groups of up to five people — residing in a country participating in the Creative Europe programme.
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HATTORI FOUNDATION SENIOR AWARDS 2026
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Application deadline: April 30th, 2026
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Applications are open for financial support from the Hattori Foundation for projects taking place between September 1st, 2026, and August 31st, 2027. Open to instrumental soloists (21-27 years of age) and chamber ensembles (average age 21-27 years), the programme offers a range of awards including funding for advanced study, masterclasses, postgraduate courses, living and travel expenses, as well as support for concert activity and participation in international competitions.
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The selection process takes place in two stages, with an initial application based on materials and recordings, followed by invited live auditions in London in June 2026.
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Ensembles must have been active for at least one year, with recent public performances and clear future plans. Applicants must be UK-based (citizens, residents, or full-time students), and applications require references from professional musicians.
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MASTERCLASSES & ACADEMIES
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The masterclasses are listed in chronological order of application deadline
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SCUOLA DI MUSICA DI FIESOLE
ACADEMIC COURSES 2026/27
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The academic programmes of the Scuola di Musica di Fiesole offer a comprehensive and internationally oriented training path, with a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses led by renowned performers and educators.
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Beyond high-level individual and ensemble training, students benefit from a stimulating artistic environment shaped by close interaction with internationally active musicians, fostering both technical excellence and artistic development.
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TRONDHEIM INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC
ACADEMY 2026
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September 22nd - 27th, 2026 | Trondheim (Norway)
Application deadline: April 20th, 2026
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The 14th TICC Academy for Piano Trios offers an intensive experience for ensembles from around the world.
Led by Jens Elvekjær, Henninge Landaas, Marianne Thorsen, Paul Watkins and Dana Zemtsov, it combines masterclasses on the trios’ repertoire with chamber music sessions alongside the instructors.
Held during the Trondheim Chamber Music Festival, it also grants free access to the festival’s concerts.
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PROQUARTET PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
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ProQuartet has been providing professional training and support programmes for chamber music ensembles since 1987. The courses take place in Paris. The program includes a schedule of masterclasses, culminating in one or more concerts.
Pre-registration is required to participate.
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- April 20th - 24th, 2026 | John Myerscough - Doric String Quartet
- June 1st - 5th, 2026 | Jan Talich - Talich Quartet, Michal Kaňka - Ex-Prajak Quartet, Talich Quartet
- July 1st - 3rd, 2026 | Annette Walther - Signum Quartet
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STAUFFER MASTERCLASSES
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The Accademia Stauffer in Cremona offers exclusives masterclass programs, bringing together some of the most appreciated and influential artists and teachers of the international music scene.
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MASTERCLASS IN CHAMBER MUSIC WITH PHILIP SETZER
May 28th - 30th, 2026
Application deadline: April 27th, 2026
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A masterclass led by Philip Setzer, violinist and founding member of the Emerson String Quartet, offers an opportunity to work with an artist known for his expressive intensity. The programme is primarily intended for established string quartets, with limited places also open to pre-formed piano chamber groups (from trio to quintet).
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ADVANCED COURSE IN CHAMBER MUSIC FOR STRINGS AND PIANO WITH BRUNO GIURANNA AND ENRICO PACE
Application deadline: May 25th, 2026
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An advanced training programme focused on concert activity, aimed at pre-formed chamber ensembles, from trios to quintets. The course consists of ten monthly sessions, each lasting three days, of which two will be led by Enrico Pace, who will focus on the preparation of the artistic performance.
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ADVANCED PROGRAMME IN STRING QUARTET WITH QUARTETTO DI CREMONA
Application deadline: June 15th, 2026
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Guided by the Quartetto di Cremona, the Programme is a concert-oriented training path, designed for pre-established ensembles, deeply committed to pursuing a professional career. Its integrated structure combines the main lessons with a range of complementary activities.
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The Stauffer Foundation fully covers the tuition fees for the Academy’s courses,
exempting admitted students from any payment.
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ACCADEMIA CHIGIANA SUMMER ACADEMY 2026
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STRING QUARTET AND CHAMBER MUSIC COURSE FOR PIANO AND STRINGS WITH CLIVE GREENSMITH
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July 14th - 23rd, 2026 | Siena (Italy)
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Application deadline: April 30th, 2026
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Each summer, since 1932, Accademia Musicale Chigiana organizes advanced music courses for young talents from around the world, in collaboration with prestigious international instructors.
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71st JEUNESSES MUSICALES
INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC CAMPUS
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September 9th - 20th, 2026 | Schloss Weikersheim, Weikersheim (Germany)
Application deadline: April 30th, 2026
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The Jeunesses Musicales International Chamber Music Campus is one of the world’s most renowned masterclasses of its kind. For 11 days, young ensembles work with international artists, including one of the leading string quartets of the young generation.
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The Artistic Director is Heime Müller, Artemis Quartett’s former violinist and tutor of violin and chamber music classes at the Lübeck Academy of Music and Queen Sofía College of Music in Madrid.
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Ensemble in residence: Kuss Quartet
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Jana Kuss, violin | Oliver Wille, violin | William Coleman, viola | Mikayel Hakhnazaryan, cello
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Heime Müller (prev. Artemis Quartet), violin, Artistic Director
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August 17th - 30th, 2026 | Saint-Jean-De-Luz (France)
Application deadline: May 10th, 2026
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The Académie Ravel opens applications for its 56th edition, welcoming chamber ensembles (especially quartets and trios) for courses and masterclasses led primarily by Hélène Clément, with contributions from other academy teachers, and offering scholarship and performance opportunities within a major festival setting.
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Beyond the Academy, selected artists benefit from ongoing professional support, including concerts at the Festival Ravel and collaborations with cultural partners across France.
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VIRTUOSO & BELCANTO FESTIVAL
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July 20th - August 2nd, 2026 | Lucca (Italy)
Application deadline: May 31st, 2026
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The courses offered are dedicated study programs in violin, viola, cello, piano, double bass and chamber music.
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Admitted students will have the opportunity to work with all the professors who will alternate during the two-week Festival. In addition, entrants will be able to participate in the two exclusive competitions: the chamber music competition, which offers scholarships totaling €5.000, and the concert competition, where winners will give a solo concert in Italy and abroad.
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Chamber music teachers for this edition are: Luc-Marie Aguera, Eckart Runge, Simone Gramaglia, Adrian Brendel, Jan Bjøranger, Riccardo Cecchetti, Sandro Meo.
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FONDAZIONE ACCADEMIA DI PINEROLO
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MUSICA D'ESTATE MASTERCLASSES
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July 16th - 30th, 2026 | Bardonecchia, Turin (Italy)
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Application deadline: June 16th, 2026
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The masterclasses offer an immersive experience with renowned teachers, combining high-level training, performance opportunities, and artistic exchange in an inspiring environment.
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Piano | Roberto Plano, Enrico Pace, Benedetto Lupo, Pietro De Maria, Gabriele Carcano, Claudio Voghera, Epifanio Comis, Hubert Rutkowski, Christiane Karajeva, Giuseppe Guarrera
Violin | Sonig Tchakerian, Ivan Rabaglia, Guido Rimonda, Piergiorgio Rosso
Viola | Simone Briatore
Cello | Enrico Bronzi
Chamber Music | Trio Debussy, Claudio Voghera
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ADVANCED CHAMBER MUSIC COURSE - TRIO DI PARMA
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Academic Year 2026/27 | Bardonecchia, Turin (Italy)
Application deadline: September 30th, 2026
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The chamber music course with Trio di Parma aims to deepen the study of the chamber repertoire for piano and strings. The course is open to students up to the age of 32.
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The competitions are listed in chronological order of application deadline
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23rd CONCURSO INTERNACIONAL
DE MÚSICA DE CÁMARA DE ARNUERO
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July 3rd - 5th, 2026 | Arnuero, Cantabria (Spain)
Application deadline: April 30th, 2026
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Applications are open for CIMCA 2026, offering a total prize fund of €6,000 along with several additional awards, including special prizes and multiple paid concert opportunities for selected participants.
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The competition follows a two-stage selection process, with an online video preselection in May 2026 leading to live qualifying auditions and a final round in July for shortlisted ensembles.
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Open to musicians up to the age of 28.
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6th "MASSIMILIANO ANTONELLI" AWARD
INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC COMPETITION
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May 22nd - 24th, 2026 | Conservatorio Statale di Musica "O. Respighi", Latina (Italy)
Application deadline: May 15th, 2026
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The competition intends to promote young people and their talent, reward their dedication to chamber music, stimulate musical and cultural exchange.
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Ensembles whose average age does not exceed 35 years on the date of the competition are eligible to participate. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three winners, with concert engagements for First Prize winners. The Jury will be chaired by Maestro Bruno Giuranna, alongside other distinguished figures from the Italian chamber music scene.
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29th "LUIGI NONO"
INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC COMPETITION
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June 19th - 21st, 2026 | Grugliasco, Turin (Italy)
Application deadline: May 31st, 2026
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Applications are open for an international chamber music competition, welcoming ensembles of all nationalities from duo to octet (with a maximum of one piano). The selection process includes eliminatory rounds over the first two days, followed by a final round.
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Open to musicians born between January 1st, 1993 and December 31st, 2011, the competition offers a total prize fund of €3,500, alongside additional special prizes.
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7th "LA FOLLIA NUOVA"
INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC COMPETITION 2026
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Final round: October 4th, 2026 | Residenz Maria Heim, Bolzano (Italy)
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Application deadline: June 1st, 2026
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Organized by La Follia Nuova ODV, based in Trentino-Alto Adige, the Competition aims to support emerging ensembles within a vibrant cultural context. The selection process begins with an online preselection, followed by a final round on October 4th, 2026, where ten ensembles will perform live.
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The competition offers a total prize fund of €3,500, along with concert opportunities for the winners.
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"GIANNI BERGAMO" CLASSIC MUSIC AWARD 2026
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September 9th - 11th, 2026 | Lugano (Switzerland)
Application deadline: June 15th, 2026
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Applications are open for the chamber music competition with a total prize fund of €25,000, open to ensembles of all nationalities. The competition is reserved for groups from trio to sextet, including strings only and strings with piano.
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Eligibility requires an average age of under 30, with no member older than 33 (born after January 1st, 1993).
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FILIPPO NICOSIA AWARD 2026
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August 28th - 30th, 2026 | Villa Medici Giulini, Briosco (Italy)
Application deadline: July 5th, 2026
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Open to string quartets, piano trios and piano ensembles, this competition stands out for its format: the competition day is preceded by two days of masterclasses with internationally renowned musicians.
Beyond the €5,000 prize, awards include a portrait in Archi Magazine, a debut recording with Da Vinci Publishing, and concert engagements with leading Italian institutions, with additional and special prizes to be announced.
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6th "PIERO FARULLI" INTERNATIONAL COMPOSITION COMPETITION 2026
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Application deadline: July 20th, 2026
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The competition, promoted by Associazione Piero Farulli ONLUS in collaboration with Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Orchestra della Toscana, and Casa Ricordi, focuses on original works for string quartet intended for young musicians aged 10 to 20.
Open to composers of all ages and nationalities, it includes two difficulty levels, each awarding €2,500. Selected works will be premiered by Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia and published by Casa Ricordi. The international jury will be chaired by Giorgio Battistelli.
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Plan your next residency to gather and study in a peaceful and inspiring landscape!
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CASALE DI CENTRONE
Roma, Italy
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Casale di Centrone, located on the hills of the Santa Maria di Galeria valley, is an 18th-century complex later expanded by the Piscini family and now active as an agricultural estate, preserving notable historical elements such as an Etruscan aqueduct and an 18th-century water pump still in operation.
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MAS GENERÓS
Fonteta, Girona (Spain)
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Mas Generós is a restored rural property in the Empordà, transformed into a living garden with a small hotel and restaurant. Guests stay surrounded by nature, enjoying garden produce, music and conviviality in an intimate and authentic atmosphere.
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LE GRAND MELLO
Mello, Hauts-De-France (France)
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The estate brings together two facing castles: a medieval fortress dating back to the 9th century and the “Princess Castle”, built in 1871 by the Montmorency family. Set within a historic park, it offers a quiet and inspiring setting for stays and group activities.
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Le Dimore del Quartetto has partnered with CampusX, a network of university campuses and hospitality facilities comprising 13 urban resorts across Italy, providing modern, welcoming spaces for study and accommodation.
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Strategically located, these sites facilitate musicians’ travel and expand residential and concert opportunities in dynamic, well-connected contexts.
In cities where there is a high demand for residencies, masterclasses, and concerts, such as Milan, Trieste, and Venice, Le Dimore del Quartetto has established collaborations with three CampusX locations, CXMilan | NOM, CXTrieste | Giulia, and CXVenice | Mestre, which complement the partner venues already providing hospitality to string quartets and trios.
In addition, the partnership allows members of our network to benefit from special rates and advantageous lodging conditions, even for personal travel outside of musical activities.
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USE THE DISCOUNT CODE: DIMOREDELQUARTETTO
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Our partner ITSRIGHT is a collective management organization founded in 2010 to manage, in Italy and abroad, neighboring rights’ revenues due for any kind of public use of recorded music, in compliance with the Italian Copyright Law. Their mission is to ensure a global, competent and transparent way of collecting and distributing compensations due to performers, orchestra and chorus conductors, solo and orchestra musicians, artistic producers, record companies.
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ITSRIGHT provides high-standard services that guarantees musicians a transparent and efficient way to distribute their neighboring rights’ compensations.
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If you want to learn more about their activities, or would like to have a consultancy session to learn more about your rights, click the buton below or get in touch via info@itsright.it
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YOUR MUSIC IN OUR PLAYLIST OF THE MONTH
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Do you have any recording on Spotify that you wish to share with us? We would be happy to listen to your recordings and present your ensemble and your music in our monthly newsletter in the section "Playlist of the Month".
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Our artistic director, Simone Gramaglia, each month will select the playlists and add a brief presentation to it.
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