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NEWSLETTER FOR QUARTETS AND TRIOS
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Despite the challenges we all have faced in 2020, in only 6 months we have involved 18 ensembles in 27 paid concerts, generating 49,000 euro of revenues for 69 musicians. 3 ensembles have been offered a scholarship for participating in our Espresso Masterclass held by internationally renowned Maestros in the marvelous Villa Valvitiano in Perugia. Despite the restrictions, we have organized 163 days of residency in 5 countries (in complete safety) for our musicians, responding to 34 requests of hospitality.
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We have contributed to the realization of recording projects and of a series of concert lectures with students in Italian and Qatari schools. We have given life to a new project, MUMU - consisting in the organization of intimate concerts in museums - and outdoor national festivals including around 20 Italian concert societies. We have ideated and started with the implementation of our first European project, MUSA. In December 2020, we have inaugurated our “Playlist of the Month” section in our monthly newsletter addressed to over 4000 international subscribers (PS if you have recordings on Spotify, share them with us. Our artistic director Simone Gramaglia will select them for our monthly newsletter!).
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In 2020, 8 international ensembles have joined our network and other 9 ensembles have joined us in these first months of 2021. Our network of musicians now counts 78 chamber music groups based in 17 countries. In addition, we now collaborate with 25 Italian concert societies, 3 European academies, 2 European Biennales of String Quartet, 2 masterclasses, 1 competition, 4 instrument collectors and many more cultural organizations.
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We are now working on numerous projects that will hopefully start in June 2021, and some other future international activities that will for sure involve many of you (we can’t wait!).
As you all know, we are strongly committed to the support of your career and, at the same time, we are project developers: whenever you wish to implement any idea or organize any project together, do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to put our knowledge, skills and network at your disposal!
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Le Dimore del Quartetto team
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The call for the next stage of MUSA – European young MUsicians soft Skills Alliance will be published in the coming days. Check the website and our social networks to apply for the innovative training course in the music sector: Cross-fertilization among the arts that will take place in Portugal, in October 2021, in collaboration with experimentadesign.
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May 20th - June 8th 2021, Bordeaux (France)
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The association Quatuors à Bordeaux is pleased to announce the next edition of its festival that will change its name to VIBRE! The String Quartet Festival.
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Four among the promising young quartets in Le Dimore del Quartetto's network - Quatuor Agate, Quatuor Mona, Quartetto Eos and Barbican Quartet - are invited to the 2021 edition of the Quartet Festival in Bordeaux to perform and to take part in a workshop for professional development. They will meet some of the most renowned quartet musicians during masterclasses.
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June 25th - July 4th, Worldwide
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This year, the West Cork Chamber Music Festival has scheduled an online program of events for those who can’t attend its live events.
Music-lovers will be able to enjoy a revised program of virtual concerts and musicians can also view Masterclass programs from previous years through the Archive.
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Deadline: June 15th
August 2nd - 4th, Worldwide
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The Kreutzer International Music Competition will be held online and will be open to all young violinists and string chamber music groups from all around the world.
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The competition has two rounds.
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The first round has to be sent together with the application form, the second one must be sent at least 72 hours prior to the start of the competition.
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MASTERCLASSES & ACADEMIES
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Teachers: Simone Gramaglia, viola (Quartetto di Cremona) Eckart Runge, cello (former Artemis Quartet), Jacques Ammon, piano (Hochschule für Musik und Theater "Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy" Leipzig).
Every ensemble will receive two lessons everyday for four days. Concerts are planned every day. A full immersion in the Chamber Music world for only €140 per person per day.
The price includes two lessons per day and full board.
Saliceto is a wonderful village, known as the “Door of Langhe”, an amazing piemontese area, famous for its beautiful landscape, the great wines (Barolo, Barbaresco, Nebbiolo) and food. Practicing rooms with and without pianos are available every day.
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For information and application
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July 1st - 6th, 2021 - Forssa (Finland)
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The masterclass will be held by all the members of the Quartetto di Cremona.
Each group will receive 2 lessons per day from July 1st to 6th.
Masterclass fee amounts to only €50 per person for the entire course. Accommodation costs €30 to 50 per night.
Concerts for the best groups. The students will have free access to all the concerts of the Festival.
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For information and application
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July 11th - 28th, 2021, Worldwide
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Teacher: Simone Gramaglia
While the sanitary emergency makes it impossible for all of us to travel to Cremona, the Academy has developed a unique Online Program. In partnership with our wonderful Italian colleagues and friends, we have incorporated many components of the traditional Cremona program into this year’s program. With the goal of preserving as much of the authentic “Cremonese” experience as possible, many exciting events were added. The program will encompass private lessons, masterclasses, small ensemble and chamber music classes, interactive workshops, panel discussions, virtual tours, student recitals and Distinguished Faculty Concert Series.
The 10th Cremona Competition for Strings and Piano will take place in a live recorded format. Preserving the spirit of the Academy, we invite all participants to join us in special live-streaming tours of the world-famous Cremona Museo del Violino, Consorzio Liutai “Antonio Stradivari”, and into the workshops of the famous luthiers of Cremona – providing a unique experience to observe, ask questions, and learn secrets of the art of instrument making and repair.
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For information and application
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Deadline: April 30th 2021
July 14th-28th and August 18th-31st 2021, Siena (Tuscany, Italy)
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The Accademia Musicale Chigiana organizes advanced music courses for young talents from around the world, in collaboration with prestigious international instructors.
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The summer academy is divided into three sections: courses, seminars and workshops in order to get in touch with many professionals. Each course usually lasts two days, and musicians are free to apply for the preferred one.
July 14th-28th
String Quartet and chamber music with Clive Greensmith: besides being dedicated to the repertoire for string quartets, the course will also include that of string ensembles (from trios to sextets) and of string ensembles with piano (from trios to quintets)
August 18th-31st
Viola and Chamber Music with Bruno Giuranna:
the Course is open to viola soloists and pre-formed chamber music ensembles, starting from trios (duos with viola and piano are also permitted).
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Deadline: May 31st 2021
July 19th - August 1st, Lucca (Tuscany, Italy)
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The 2021 edition of Virtuoso&Belcanto is balanced between in-person and virtual music training, online and live music.
The masterclasses programme is devoted to piano, violin, viola, cello and chamber music.
Two weeks of activities with the possibility to work with all professors present.
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The ensemble enrolled in the courses can take part to the Chamber music competition with the opportunity to win three different prizes.
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Deadline: April 30th 2021
July 21st - 27th and July 25th - 31st 2021, Weimar (Germany)
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The 61st edition of Weimar Masterclass offers two courses on chamber music:
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July 21st - 27th 2021
Piano & Chamber Music taught by Paul Rivinius.
For preselection musicians must submit two works from different musical periods.
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August 1st - 6th 2021, different locations in Switzerland
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Sion Académie is offering a one week masterclass course on Chamber Music with Cédric Pescia and Nurit Stark.
The masterclass is open to any combination of two or more musicians. Each group will receive 5 lessons of 60 minutes; one of these courses will be given jointly by Nurit Stark and Cédric Pescia, the others will be divided between the two professors.
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The practice of chamber music is an excellent opportunity to connect musicians and allow them to seek a common language; it represents a key to develop sensitivity, analytical capacity and a deep listening to the other and to oneself.
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Deadline: June 30th 2021
August 8th - 14th 2021, Orvieto (Umbria, Italy)
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The Association Spazio Musica is offering its 43rd edition of the Chamber Music course guided by Paolo Ghidoni.
Limited number of participants are allowed by presenting a repertoire of their own choice.
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August 26th - 31st 2021, Faenza (Italy)
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Teacher: Simone Gramaglia
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The course for viola & chamber music is open to musicians of all nationalities.
Each group/student will receive at least one lesson per day according to times and modalities established by the teacher (at least one hour long).
The masterclass is preparatory to apply for Le Dimore del Quartetto Roster and for the chamber music class of the Accademia Walter Stauffer in Cremona.
The best group will be awarded with a special scholarship donated by IN MUSICA VERITAS and a concert in the 2022.
Price per person for the all masterclass: 210 euro.
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For information and application
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Deadline: June 30th 2021
August 30th - September 6th 2021, Livorno (Tuscany, Italy)
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The chamber music masterclass will be held by Quartetto Klimt and is open to groups (duo, trio, quartet, quintet and sextets) with or without piano.
The timetable and the operation of the course will be defined by the professors according to the composition of the class.
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Deadline: April 30th 2021
September 1st - 12th 2021, Weikersheim (Germany)
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Jeunesses Musicales Deutschland’s International Chamber Music Campus is one of the world’s most renowned masterclasses of its kind. For eleven days, young ensembles work with international artists, such as members of leading string quartets of the young generation.
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Daily schedule and interaction with colleagues from different countries encourage students to go beyond their own boundaries and limitations.
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Ensembles are offered the opportunity to perform publicly in a series of concerts, one of which will be recorded for radio broadcast. An internal prize granted by the Friends of JM is awarded to the 'Most Promising Newcomer.' Thanks to generous donations from public and private sponsors, scholarships are also available to students demonstrating need.
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Deadline: May 24th 2021
Academic year 2021/2022, Academy of Music in Pinerolo (TO - Italy)
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Recognized as one of the most renowned institutions of higher musical education, the Academy of Music in Pinerolo (TO) opens the enrollments to the one-year advanced music courses 2021/22.
The Chamber Music advanced course, held by Trio Debussy, provides the ensembles with advanced training in chamber music, through which they will acquire a thorough knowledge of repertoire and thus establish a solid base on which to build their careers as concert performers.
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Due to the current situation, competitions and masterclasses are subject to changes.
Please, do check every updates before applying
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Deadline for musicians: April 30th 2021
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Deadline for videomakers: June 15th 2021
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Given the growing demand for quality audiovisual products, the Società dei Concerti di Parma has created a new contest for both categories of artists, which today are increasingly collaborating.
The idea of the Società dei Concerti of Parma id to establish a new Prize divided into two sections: "music" and "video", to enhance and bring together the skills of two professional categories increasingly called upon to collaborate.
The contest is open to solo performers or chamber ensembles, under 30 of all nationalities and provides for the creation of a video in full HD format or higher, with the execution of a program of your choice lasting between 4 and 6 minutes.
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Klassikal is a beta project that aims to connect professionals in classical music. The ultimate goal is to build a network with people who share a strong passion for music and who are eager to push things forward.
Specifically for ensembles, that are able to:
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-Create a detailed profile to showcase showcase their expertises and projects to promoters for job opportunities".
-Create project pages with engagement opportunities that are automatically spread among promoters with matching interests.
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-Add their concerts for everyone to see on the Klassikal events map and sync with their Facebook page.
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Schloss Weikersheim would be delighted to host our ensembles from September 12th to 17th, 2021
The Castle, its magnificent gardens, and the Music Academy offer a magical place for music. The ensemble can live and study in this setting, having the opportunity to perform a concert in this special Dimora that is a meeting point for young musicians from all over the world.
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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 have your ensemble and your music in our monthly newsletter in the section "Playlist of the Month".
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You should choose 10 pieces from your recordings on Spotify and send them to us. Our artistic director, Simone Gramaglia, will evaluate and select the playlists each month and will add a brief presentation of it.
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