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, reserved for students holding either the Professional Diploma awarded by the Accademia del Ridotto or a Bachelor’s Degree issued by a Conservatory or University.
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 programme may choose to pursue the Diploma with Academic Expertise by completing a series of subjects, in addition to their principal instrument studies, at no additional cost.
The Academic Expertise, while not entailing formal recognition of the Diploma as an academic degree, certifies that the student has attained an advanced level of proficiency in all subjects included in the curriculum, which comprises 120 credits and is highly specialized in the field of intangible instrumental heritage.
The Diploma with Academic Expertise promotes engagement in artistic practice and provides for dedicated teacher-training pathways.
Attendance will be facilitated by seeking to consolidate the supplementary subjects into 4–5 teaching sessions per academic 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