MASTERCLASS

Masterclass with Massimo Polidori

Date and time

28 – 29 november

Frequency mode

in person

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⬤ Presentation

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 cello repertoire.

The meeting with Massimo Polidori is part of the fourth edition of the annual 2025/2026 cello masterclass held by teachers Giovanni Sollima, Massimo Polidori and Amedeo Cicchese.

⬤ Teachers

MASSIMO POLIDORI Principal cello of the Orchestra of the Teatro alla Scala. Born in Turin, he began his studies with Brancaleon at the conservatory of his city, graduating in cello with top honors. He then perfected his skills with Janigro, Brunello, and Shafran, winning in 1996 the first prize in virtuosity at the Conservatory of Geneva under the guidance of Daniel Gronsgurin. From 1995 and for the following five years, he held the position of principal solo cello of the “Camerata Bern,” a group with which he toured worldwide with highly regarded musicians such as Andras Schiff, Holliger, Peter Serkin, Chumachenco, and Zehetmair, recording for Decca, Berlin Classic, and Philips. In February 2000, he was chosen by Riccardo Muti to serve as principal cello of the Orchestra of the Teatro alla Scala. Always engaged in the deepening of chamber music repertoire, he is the founder of the Johannes Trio. He is a professor at the Academy of Perfection for orchestra players of the Teatro alla Scala.

Costs and enrollment

Student auditors: 30€ per day
Student discount auditors: 20€ per day
Student discount auditors class group: 15€ per day (minimum 4 students)

Program

Friday, November 28

12 – 14 Welcome day

15- 20 lessons

Saturday, November 29

9 – 13 lessons

16 – 19 lectures + seminar on the Feldenkrais Method 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.

*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.