MASTERCLASS

The flute orchestra masterclass auditions

Date and time
April 20-23
Frequency mode
in person
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⬤ Presentation

The masterclass is intended for all flutists and flautists who wish to prepare for orchestra auditions.

The meeting held by Maestros Gianluca Campo, first flute of the Teatro La Fenice in Venice, Riccardo Ghiani, first flute of the Orchestra of the Teatro Lirico in Cagliari, is part of the fourth edition of the annual course of high specialization in flute 2025/2026.

In addition to individual instrument lessons for actual students, the Masterclass will bring the focus to simulated orchestra auditions.

A real audition for all actual masterclass students. In front of a committee chaired by the Masters and external commissioners, the students will be able to test themselves with an audition program composed of pieces and orchestral passages among the most popular in the calls for auditions and competitions. At the end of the rehearsal, participants will have a personal discussion with the teachers to receive feedback on the rehearsal and any suggestions for improvement. Rehearsals will be open to auditors.

AUDITION PROGRAM

Mandatory song:

W.A.Mozart – Concerto in D major, K.314, exposition I and II movement

Exposition of the passage:

G. Faure – Fantaisie, op.79

Orchestral steps:

● C. Debussy: Prélude à l’Après-midi d’un Faune
● M. Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé (solo)
● P. Hindemith: Sinfonische Metamorphosen (andantino)
● A. Dvorak: Symphony 8 (4. mov.)
● J.S. Bach: Matthäus Passion: (Aus Liebe will mein Heiland sterben)
● L.V. Beethoven: Symphony 3 Eroica (finale)
● L.V. Beethoven:Overture Leonora III (Beginning and solo allegro)
● F. Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Scherzo)
● Bellini: Norma (Casta Diva)
● Mozart Zauberflöte (Nos. 8; 13; 21)
● Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf (Solo Principals)
● Strauss: Rosenkavalier (First Step)

MARTHA opens each meeting of the advanced courses to auditors by reserving special discounts for music students and class groups. This is a unique opportunity to participate in the life of the MARTHA Academy by listening to the advice of great masters during performances and lessons by young and talented musicians on the great flute repertoire.

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⬤ Teachers
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MASSIMO POLIDORI
Principal Cellist of the Orchestra of Teatro alla Scala.
Born in Turin, he began his studies with Brancaleon at the conservatory of his hometown, graduating in cello with top marks. He then refined his skills with Janigro, Brunello, and Shafran, winning in 1996 the first prize for virtuosity at the Geneva Conservatory under the guidance of Daniel Gronsgurin. From 1995 and for the following five years, he served as principal solo cello of the “Camerata Bern”, an ensemble with which he toured worldwide alongside outstanding musicians such as András Schiff, Holliger, Peter Serkin, Chumachenco, and Zehetmair, recording for Decca, Berlin Classics, and Philips. In February 2000, he was chosen by Riccardo Muti to take on the role of principal cello of the Orchestra of Teatro alla Scala. Long dedicated to exploring the chamber music repertoire, he is the founder of the Trio Johannes. He is a professor at the Advanced Training Academy for orchestra musicians of Teatro alla Scala.
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Amedeo Cicchese, cello
Winner of the “Sinopoli” Prize awarded by the President of the Republic and of the “V. Gui” competitions in Florence and the “Trio di Trieste” Prize, he graduated with honors from the “L. Perosi” Conservatory in Campobasso under Michele Chiapperino. Since 2016, selected by Gianandrea Noseda, he has been First Cellist of the Orchestra of the Teatro Regio in Turin. He collaborates both as First Cellist and as a soloist with the Orchestra of the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, the Orchestra of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, Camerata Salzburg, and the Orchestra of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino. He has an intense teaching activity, regularly holding Masterclasses throughout Italy and abroad. He is among the founders and artistic director of the Janigro Festival.

Costs and enrollment

  • Auditory students: 30€ per day
  • Student discount auditors: 20€ per day
  • Class group student discount auditors: €15 per day (minimum 4 students)

Program

May 4, 2026:
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lectures
15:00 – 19:00 Lectures
May 5, 2026:
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lectures
2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Feldenkrais Seminar
15:00 – 18:00 Lectures
May 6, 2026:
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Simulated Orchestra Auditions

 

 

*Lecture schedule is subject to change according to teaching and organizational needs. It will be confirmed by the secretary’s office to all members a few days before the meeting.

Modalities of participation

  • Student auditor:
Purchase your auditor’s ticket from the shopping cart.
Take advantage of the student or group discount if you want to attend with other students.

Start date: 4 Maggio 2026

End date: 6 Maggio 2026

Start time: 09:00

End time: 19:00

Venue: MARTHA - Music ART House Academy , via Siracusa 32 (Palermo)

Phone: +39 333 100 8512

Email: info@marthapalermo.it

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