This course is designed for pianists wishing to deepen their expertise in the operatic repertoire by refining their skills in accompaniment, vocal score reading, musical coaching, and interpretative sensitivity.
Teachers
Alessandro Benigni – Coordinator
Harriet Lawson
Ettore Papadia
Mirca Rosciani
Curriculum
The course addresses the key aspects of the collaborative pianist’s work:
• score reading and piano reduction of orchestral parts;
• vocal accompaniment and rehearsal work with singers;
• stylistic, linguistic, and dramaturgical analysis of operas.
Running from January to June 2027 with bi-weekly sessions, the program offers an immersive experience in the role of the collaborative pianist, featuring practical exercises, analytical score study, and accompaniment sessions with singers.
Opera studied
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Le nozze di Figaro (Bärenreiter edition)
Don Giovanni (Bärenreiter edition)
Giuseppe Verdi
La Traviata (Ricordi edition)
Falstaff (Ricordi edition)
Giacomo Puccini
La Bohème (Ricordi edition)
Tosca (Ricordi edition)
Period
January – June 2027
Bi-weekly schedule (Fridays and Saturdays)
Lesson schedule
January 15/16 – 29/30
February 12/13 – 26/27
March 12/13 – 19/20
April 9/10 – 23/24
May 7/8 – 21/22
June 4/5
Attendance
Attendance is mandatory.
Students are not permitted to attend other musical institutions (public or private) or participate in professional activities, auditions, or competitions without the authorization of the Academy’s artistic direction.
Concerts and performances
Throughout the duration of the courses, students are required to participate—free of charge—in artistic events scheduled by the Academy, performing the parts and roles assigned to them by the artistic direction.
Upon enrollment, students consent to the audio-video recording of lessons and events and agree to the royalty-free assignment of rights regarding the use of said recordings via any medium or format.
Regulations
All students are required to strictly observe the rules set out in the Regulations, as well as all other standards of conduct and professional ethics—including outside the Academy—under penalty of appropriate disciplinary action.
Age limit
35 years
Application deadline
October 30, 2026
Requirements
Degree in Piano (advanced two-year course/Master’s level) or equivalent qualification.
Adequate knowledge of the Italian language is required.
Admission exam
The admission exam will take place at the Academy’s premises on November 14, 2026.
It will cover the following program:
• Piano performance of the following pieces, while singing the vocal parts:
– Mozart: *Le nozze di Figaro*, Act II, Finale (Bärenreiter edition)
– Verdi: *La Traviata*, Act II, Scene and Duet (Violetta – Germont), starting from “Alfredo?… per Parigi or ora partiva…” (Ricordi edition)
• Sight-reading.
The judging panel, chaired by the Artistic Director and composed of Academy faculty members, will evaluate the performances and—with a final, unappealable decision—determine the candidates’ suitability, drawing up the list of those admitted to the 2026-2027 Academic Year and a ranking of qualified candidates.
Application and required documents
Applications must be submitted to the *Accademia d’Arte Lirica* administrative office, accompanied by:
– a completed and signed application form;
– proof of payment of the admission exam fee;
– a photocopy of a passport or identity card; – 4 passport-sized photographs;
– Curriculum vitae et studiorum;
– Degree in piano or equivalent qualification.
Non-EU students
Foreign students who are not nationals of European Economic Community member states are required to obtain a study visa. Once admitted, they are required to report to the Police Headquarters (Immigration Office) within 8 days of their arrival in Italy to obtain the mandatory residence permit.
Fees and Tuition
Admission exam fee
€60.00 (non-refundable)
Course registration fee
€100.00
Annual tuition fee
€1,500.00*
* The fee must be paid in two installments: November 28, 2026, and January 31, 2027.
Payment method
Bank transfer (SWIFT)
Payable to: Accademia d’Arte Lirica ETS, account no. 42903503
BPER Banca – Osimo branch
IBAN: IT 96 F 05387 37492 000042903503
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