Courses
The Accademia del Ridotto’s training programs are open to all qualified musicians, with no restrictions on age, nationality, or place of residence.
The Accademia offers a structured curriculum organized on four levels, culminating in a postgraduate Master’s program.
Admission to any of the Accademia’s training programs requires satisfactory performance in an entrance examination. The examination repertoire is determined by the student in accordance with the requirements of the chosen field of study.
Master
A three-year postgraduate training program, reserved for students holding either the Artistic Diploma awarded by the Accademia del Ridotto or a Master’s Degree issued by a Conservatory or University. This program is designed for musicians pursuing a solo performance career.
Students admitted to the Master may also opt to obtain the Diploma with Academic Expertise (details).
Upon successful completion of the required training cycle and examinations, students may obtain the relevant Diploma.
utstanding students may be offered opportunities to participate in concert and opera seasons or to record professional recordings.
Artist Diploma
A two-year training program with either a pedagogical-artistic or concert performance focus, designed for students with prior professional experience.
Upon successful completion of the required training cycle and examinations, students may obtain the relevant Diploma.
Professional Diploma
A three-year training program, aimed at students with refined artistic and technique qualities.
Upon successful completion of the required training cycle and examinations, students may obtain the relevant Diploma.
Preparatory courses
Introductory educational track for talented young students, serving as a preparatory stage for entry into the Academy’s professional programs.
ACADEMIC EXPERTISE
Students admitted to the Master’s program may elect to pursue the Diploma with Academic Expertise, which includes supplementary academic subjects in addition to the principal instrument studies, without additional tuition costs.
While this certification does not constitute a formal academic degree, it provides documented recognition of acquired competencies across the full Study Plan, calibrated at 120 credits.
This pathway supports both artistic development and pedagogical training.
Attendance will be facilitated by trying to merge the supplementary subjects into 4/5 sessions per year.
Career Outcomes
- Soloist careers, including engagements with orchestras and chamber ensembles
- Opera performance careers
- Teaching and academic careers
- Preparation for international music competitions
- Preparation for orchestral auditions, repetiteur positions, or chorus artist roles
- Music industry careers — such as consultant, editor, or reviewer for publishers and record labels
- Arts management and consultancy roles in event organization and cultural institutions