ACADEMY
●FLUTE
Flute Master's Program in Music Performance and Orchestral Studies
● INTRODUCTION
PALERMO (SICILY), NOVEMBER 2023 TO JULY 2024
The Annual flute Master’s Program in Music Performance and Orchestral Studies is the first advanced course in Sicily with a specific focus on professional preparation for orchestral auditions and chamber music.
One of the most important goals of this Master’s program is to always consider all aspects of the business world and career opportunities. For this reason we have not only scheduled individual instrument lessons, but have also enriched the Master’s program with workshops and activities in the web and digital fields, which are indispensable today in the career of a performer. You will find professors from the international music scene, important opportunities for interaction, professional and technological spaces, and the support of the MARTHA “family.”
Classes are held at our headquarters, in Palermo, equipped with pianos, community areas, a green court and the energy you need to find perfect focus, meet new colleagues and engage in great professional growth.
● OBJECTIVE
The Master's program includes several appointments designed to guide you toward a successful musical, technical and professional career.
● TEACHERS
Riccardo Ghiani
He has trained in Cagliari, Paris and Geneva. His professors were Salvatore Saddi, Raymond Guiot, Maxence Larrieu, Alain Marion and Robert Dick for flute, Bruno Canino and Maurice Bourgue for chamber music. He was a member of the Spaziomusica Ensemble of Cagliari for several years, with which he was intensively active in the field of contemporary music. He has collaborated with the Orchestra Regionale della Toscana, Orchestra Sinfonica di Sanremo, Ensemble Instrumental de l’Île-de-France, Orchestra I Pomeriggi Musicali di Milano, Orchestra Sinfonica Siciliana, Orchestra del Teatro dell’Opera di Roma, Orchestra Haydn di Bolzano e Trento, Konzerthaus Orchester Berlin, playing under such prestigious conductors as Gérard Korsten, Lorin Maazel, Carlo Maria Giulini, Pinchas Steinberg, Cristopher Hogwood, Roberto Abbado, Christopher Hogwood, Gennadi Rozhdestvensky, Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, Emmanuel Krivine, Georges Prêtre, Iván Fischer, George Benjamin, Frans Brüggen, Ton Koopman, Trevor Pinnock, Peter Schreier, Luciano Berio, Serge Baudo Lothar Zagrosek. From 1996 to 2001 Ghiani was assistant professor to Aurèle Nicolet at the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena, Italy, and from 2001 to 2006 at the Hvar Summer Academy in Croatia. He has been a lecturer at the higher courses of the Academia Flautistica Travesera Siglo XXI in Madrid. He is regularly invited to give masterclasses and as a jury member in Italy and abroad. Ghiani was a founding member of the Hoffmansthal Ensemble and artistic co-director of the Festival Le piace He is regularly invited as an expert on master’s final exams at the Haute École de Musique de Genève (HEM). He teaches at the Bosa Antica Summer Academy, at the Cursos de Musica de Segovia and at the Accademia Non solo Flauto in Poggio Ubertini (Montespertoli). He is currently a lecturer at the master’s degree program at the “P. da Palestrina” Conservatory in Cagliari, Italy, and at the advanced flute course at MARTHA – Music Art House Academy in Palermo, Italy.
Silvia Careddu
In addition to collaborating with leading European orchestras (including the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Budapest Festival Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Mahler Chamber Orchestra, Budapest Festival Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, Filarmonica A. Toscanini), has been first flute with the Vienna Philharmonic-Wiener Staatsoper, Konzerthausorchester Berlin, Wiener Symphoniker and currently holds the same position with the Orchestre National de France, in Paris. Since 2012, she has been invited to be a member of the Kammerakademie Potsdam, a chamber orchestra winner in 2015 and 2021 of the Opus Preis in the “best German Ensemble” category.
Silvia Careddu is a founder member of the Alban Berg Ensemble Wien, flexible chamber music group with which she records for the Deutsche Grammophon.
She is regularly invited to important festivals as a soloist and as a chamber music partner (among which: Schleswig Holstein, Salzburg Festspiel, Cartagena, Festival des Arcs, Bürgenstock Festival, Australian National Academy for Music, Festival de Pollenca, Festival de Salon, Musiktage Mondsee, Riva del Garda, Hitzacker Festival, Flautissimo, Festival de Colmar, Styriarte).
Silvia Careddu was recently appointed Professor of Flute at the Zurich University of the Arts (Zürcher Hochschule der Künste), as well as teaching at the École Normale de Musique “A. Cortot” in Paris and the Royal Academy of Music in London as Visiting Professor.
From 2009 to 2022, she was a teacher at the Hochschule für Musik “Hanns Eisler ” (Berlin) and at the Barenboim-Said Akademie (Berlin).
She regularly gives masterclasses in Europe and Asia and has served as juror for the Concours de Genève, the A. Nicolet Competition, the Premio Abbado, the Concours M. Larrieu, the Crussell International Competition and the Prague Spring International Music competition. She studied at the Conservatoire de Musique et de Danse de Paris, where she graduated with distinction.
Benoît Fromanger
Benoît Fromanger He studied flute at the CNR de Versailles and then at the CNSM de Paris with such eminent teachers as Roger Bourdin, Alain Marion and Jean-Pierre Rampal.
After ten years as Super-Soloist with the Orchestre National de l’Opéra de Paris, his interest in the orchestra and his curiosity led him to Germany, where he was appointed Super-Soloist with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra (Lorin Maazel conductor) and invited by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and the Bayreuth Festival Orchestra.
This career has enabled Benoît Fromanger to enrich his musical knowledge and to be conducted by such conductors as L.Bernstein, B. Haitink, Z. Mehta, C.M. Giulini, P.Boulez, C.Davis, G.Solti, C.Kleiber, R.Muti ,M.Jansons.
At the same time, he pursues an international solo career, creating numerous works of which he is the dedicatee.
He performs in numerous festivals and major concert halls, accompanied by orchestras such as the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio-France, the Orchestre du Capitole de Toulouse, the Munich Baroque Soloists, the Munich Chamber Orchestra, the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, the Prague Chamber Orchestra, the American Chamber Orchestra, the KBS Orchestra of Seoul, NHK Tokyo etc.
B.F varies his experiences by taking part in numerous performances, concerts and chamber music ensembles with :Jessy Norman,Carolyn Carlson, SylvieGuilhem ,K.&M.Labèque,Maxim Vengerov, Andras Schiff, Misha Maïski, Alessandro Barrico,Viktoria Mullova, Gérard Depardieu etc.
His discography, including several recordings for different labels (EMI,Forlane,Verany,Tudor,Sony…)has received numerous awards, including: “Grand Prix du Disque”, “Diapason d’Or” etc.
“Benoît Fromanger is not only a marvellous flautist, but also an accomplished musician who is a credit to the French flute school”.
(Jean-Pierre Rampal)
MASTER'S
ACTIVITIES
November 2023 to July 2024
Find out below about the program for the flute Master’s in Music Performance and Orchestral Studies, the first annual course of Advanced Studies in Palermo that gives you the chance to make the big step from student to concert flutist.
The Master’s program includes 3 types of attendance, designed to suit the different needs of each musician:
A • PART-TIME
B • PERFORMER
C • CONCERT ARTIST
A • B • C
Flute lessons take place over 8 meetings.
4 meeting with Riccardo Ghiani
2 meetings with Silvia Careddu
2 meetings with Benoît Fromanger
Each meeting includes two lessons of about 60 minutes each.
INCLUDED IN THE FOLLOWING PATH:
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- Concert artist path
- Performer path
- Part-time path
A • B • C
The Master’s program offers two specific addresses for in-depth study of solo or chamber music repertoire:
1. SOLOIST ADDRESS: specific in-depth study of concert repertoire and for competition preparation. Lessons will be planned with the teachers to establish concrete objectives.
2. CHAMBER MUSIC ADDRESS: for those who wish to deepen their chamber music repertoire with their own ensemble. You can then participate in the Master’s program by bringing your own chamber group (duo, trio, quartet, quintet).
The fee for the chamber music address will remain the same, whatever the number of ensemble members.
● GOALS
CONCERT
REPERTOIRE
Over the year, your purpose will be complete a recital program chosen on the basis of the specialization you want to undertake or recommended by the teacher.
CONCERT
REPERTOIRE
You will learn how to design and master the main pieces required in international competitions.
PASSAGES
ORCHESTRAL
Particular attention will be paid to the several orchestra steps, nowadays required with an higher level, in the auditions of all the orchestras in the world.
TECHNIQUE
You will face all the challenges related to flute technique by going very deep in aspects such as the sound, physicality, breath and in general by enhancing your instrument knowledge. There will be group technique classes for an artisanal approach to the text. Where technique, conceived in a broader sense than merely mechanical, is also applied to phrasing, for a development of expression based on the construction of the work.
INTERPRETATION AND ANALYSIS
You will delve into the history, structure, and various interpretive possibilities of each piece, in order to master every aspect of the performance, starting from the score and progressing to a mindful listening of your sound.
B • C
Integration of movement, sensation, feeling and thought: awarness is the foundational element. Physical and emotional tensions, habits and unconscious motor patterns are major contributors to the musicians’ problems.
During the 8 lessons of the Feldenkrais Method®, you will learn to acquire and develop new and more functional habits, gain body awareness, rediscover a more efficient and effective posture, and find a freer and more adaptable breath. This will allow you to improve and make a better sound quality, managing performance anxieties and achieving greater artistic expression. The Feldenkrais Method® lessons will take place on the same days as the violin lessons.
Teacher:
MARISA GLORIOSO
She graduated from the International Feldenkrais Method® Training and is qualified to teach both group lessons of Awareness Through Movement® and the hands-on technique of Functional Integration® (individual sessions).
Her educational background, first in linguistics and then in music and the arts, led her to develop a passion for everything related to body expression and creativity. She became interested in Rudolf Steiner’s eurhythmics, an artistic movement practice closely connected to language and music, and she attended a three-year course on body expression and verbal and non-verbal communication. She studied opera singing at the Palermo Conservatory of Music, took courses in diction, theater improvisation and acting. In Turin, she perfects her stage art, vocal technique, and acting skills. She attends the Stefano Tempia Academy, specializing in Choral Singing, and works as a chorister for several years. Her interest in everything related to the harmony of body, mind, and spirit leads her to approach holistic disciplines: she graduates and obtains a Master’s degree as a Shiatsu Practitioner, attends a Diapason Therapy Course, and a course on Tibetan Bowls for therapeutic purposes.
INCLUDED IN THE FOLLOWING PATHS
- Performer path
- Concert artist path
B • C
The seminar “Home Recording. From basic recording to professional production seminar is an opportunity to learn how to record yourself and create high-quality audio productions.
During the seminar, the fundamentals of acquiring basic recording and post-production skills will be explored. All components for a functional home recording setup for the needs of the individual musician, such as microphones, audio interfaces and recording software, will be examined. Some setups of different price ranges will be suggested, and the importance of the acoustic environment will be discussed, providing tips and remedies on how to optimize and improve it. After explaining the topic of recording, the basics of post-production will be touched upon, from editing, to choosing effects, to exporting to various audio formats compatible with different distribution platforms such as SoundCloud, Spotify and YouTube. Finally, the differences between studio and home recording will be explored, learning how to evaluate when to opt for the first and when to opt
for the second option.
The seminar “Home Recording. From Basic Recording to Professional Production is suitable for anyone who wants to create quality audio content in the comfort of their home environment.
MODULES OF THE SEMINAR
- The importance of good audio recording
- The recording chain and the tools needed for a home studio
- The importance of the room: how to equip it. Examples of setups according to different price ranges.
- Fundamentals of post production, editing, and audio file preparation for streaming platforms
- When to prefer studio recording to home recording
Lecturers:
FEDERICO DI NOTO, SARA GALASSO E LUCA RIZZO
The seminar is held by the Federiscores team. Federiscores is a startup born from the idea that classical music can also be innovation, freshness and progress. Therefore, its mission is to pursue various projects that look at music from new perspectives, which can meet the needs of classical musicians and at the same time bring as many people as possible closer to the world of music.
INCLUDED IN THE FOLLOWING PATHS
- Performer path
- Concert artist path
B • C
A classical music artist who is entering the business world or who wants to further develop his or her career needs to attend to all the elements involved in identifying his or her visual identity as well as positioning and management on the Web and social media.
The workshop will introduce the analysis of the strengths that determine one’s stylistic, musical, artistic, communicative, promotional and commercial uniqueness. Through an introductory analysis, the 4 key elements for an organic and functional career management strategy for classical music artists will be examined:
- Visual Identity
- Website Development
- Social Media Strategy
- Marketing & Comunicazione
Lecturer:
TIZIANA TENTONI
Tiziana Tentoni is a lecturer, divulger, consultant, project manager and former violinist, specializing in musicians’ personal branding and classical music marketing and communication. She was general manager and concertmaster of the second violins of the Symphonica Toscanini under the musical direction of Lorin Maazel. She has played in the world’s leading halls and with the world’s leading conductors, she has represented internationally renowned artists and organized concerts in Europe, South America and China. In 2012 he founded Amusart, a project dedicated to supporting young talent, online training and positioning artists, festivals and institutions on the web and social media.
He teaches Career Skills at the European Chamber Music Academy – ECMA Pro for the Scuola di Musica di Fiesole, Career Management for Classical Music Artists at the Attraverso i Suoni project, and Visual Identity and Social Media in the Style & Management in Music Industry Master’s Program at the Accademia Costume e Moda in Milan.
INCLUDED IN THE FOLLOWING PATHS
- Performer path
- Concert artist path
C
The presentation of a concert performer and artist in the world of entertainment happens mainly through publicity in the digital world and with the use of different channels, from social, to the website, to the press. During this Master’s program you will be able to create and put your professional website online, with the support of the communication and marketing studio Iride Consulting.
INCLUDED IN THE FOLLOWING PATHS:
- Concert artist path
Some of our students’ sites AY 2022/23:
C
One day dedicated to a studio photo shoot to create a portfolio of professional photographs that you can use for your promotion and for various requirements: CVs, posters, programmes, social profiles and website.
INCLUDED IN THE FOLLOWING PATHS:
- concert artist path
C
MARTHA has a recording studio with the best audiovisual production equipment.
We offer our students an important opportunity to do a recording session to make a professional video suitable for all streaming platforms.
INCLUDED IN THE FOLLOWING PATHS
- concert artist path
A • B • C
At the end of the academic year, the conclusion of a journey will be celebrated with final concerts, also streamed live. During the event, attendance certificates will be issued.
INCLUDED IN THE FOLLOWING PATHS
- concert artist path
- Performer path
- Part-time path
ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AND FEES
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EARLY BIRD PROMOTION UNTIL AUGUST 27, 2023
50% off registration fees
| PART-TIME | PERFORMER | CONCERT ARTIST | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LESSONS | 8 | 16 | 16 |
| AUDITOR OPEN COURSES 2024 | ● | ● | ● |
| PIANO ACCOMPANIST | ● | ● | ● |
| THE FELDENKRAIS METHOD® | ● | ● | |
| WORKSHOP AND SEMINARS | ● | ● | |
| WEBSITE CREATION | ● | ||
| PHOTO SHOOT | ● | ||
| PROFESSIONAL RECORDING | ● | ||
| APPLICATION FEES | € 100 | EARLY BIRD € 50 | € 200 | EARLY BIRD € 100 | € 400 | EARLY BIRD € 200 |
| ATTENDANCE FEES | € 1.300 | € 2.400 | € 3.800 |
Prices include VAT
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HOW TO APPLY FOR
THE MASTER'S PROGRAM ● ●
● STEP 1
Free Audition
Participating in the audition is simple. Just fill out the following online form. You will receive the audition result via email. In the case of a positive outcome, we will send you the contract to proceed with enrollment.
Audition rules:
● A video with compulsory track:
S. Karg-Elert – Sonata in fa diesis minore op. 140
● Free repertoire for solo flute or flute and piano
● Framing that includes the instrument
● High-resolution smartphone video allowed
● Chamber music address: video with ensemble also required
The deadline to participate in the audition is September 24, 2023
IMPORTANT
Auditions are processed immediately, following the order in which applications are received.
Admissions to the Master’s program can then be closed early, at the time the maximum number of enrollments is reached.
● STEP 2
In case of successful ADMISSION you will need to proceed with:
● Application
The application fee is required to reserve your place and must be paid within one week of the notice of successful admission.
● Attendance
The attendance fee must be paid by November 30, 2023
All payment details will be provided in the contract attached to the admission email.
PAYMENT IN INSTALLMENTS
Payment in installments is available and can be requested after successfully completing the audition step.
CONVENTIONS
MARTHA Academy has conventions with hostels, B&Bs, hotels and bars that are located close to the class venue.
