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NEWSLETTER FOR QUARTETS AND TRIOS #19
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NEWS FROM THE DQ WORLD, COMPETITIONS, MASTERCLASSES AND MORE
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We would like to present you our last year's achievements which have been possible thanks to our work together.
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In 2022 the ensembles in our network have been 90, from 19 countries.
€69.960 savings generated on accommodation by residencies
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€20.500 net income for scholarships and expense reimbursements
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€112.208 gross revenues generated through paid concerts
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More information to come on our annual social report that will be published soon.
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We would like to thank all the musicians that made this past year so thrilling, and we always encourage all of you to keep us updated with your plans, activities, projects and ideas.
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All our best wishes,
Le Dimore del Quartetto team
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LE DIMORE DEL QUARTETTO 2022 AWARDS
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On April 4th Le Dimore del Quartetto awarded the ensembles and houses of the network who have distinguished in 2022.
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For the first time, Le Dimore del Quartetto awarded Stefano Conia and Stefano Conia "Il Giovane" as Master Luthiers of the year, for offering an entire quartet on loan to the Alinea Quartet as part of The String Circle project.
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The scholarships, concerts and other awards are kindly offered by partners and supporters.
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Belinfante Quartet | recording and distribution of a recording project with Da Vinci Publishing
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Cuore Piano Trio | concerts within the Fondazione Gioventù Musicale d'Italia's concert series
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MERITA | THE SELECTED QUARTETS
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The European project MERITA, winner of the call Creative Europe - European Platforms 2021 and co-funded by the European Union, gathered more than 60 applications from musicians from 27 different countries.
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Congratulations to the 38 selected quartets that will have the opportunity to participate in MERITA's innovative activities!
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The journey is about to begin, stay tuned
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SOFT SKILLS FOR MUSICIANS
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The Handbook "The Entrepreneurial String Quartet" is a learning tool curated by ASK Research Center of Università Bocconi as a result of our MUSA project co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union and aimed at providing young chamber musicians with key entrepreneurial skills.
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The main topics are:
• The string quartet image strategy
• Cross-fertilization among the arts
• Recording and market distribution, physical and mental preparation
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Feel free to share the Handbook with any other musicians, teachers and institutions which might be interested in it!
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ESPRESSO MASTERCLASS | CASSINE 2023
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September 22nd - 24th, 2023 — Cassine, Italy
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Our Espresso Masterclass is coming back in 2023!
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A chamber music masterclass organised by Le Dimore del Quartetto under the artistic direction of Simone Gramaglia: a full immersion with international Maestros in the special setting of the historic houses.
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We are selecting three string quartets that are part of our network to participate, free of charge.
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Teachers for the 2023 edition are Simone Gramaglia (violist of Quartetto di Cremona), Marc Danel (artistic leader of the Dutch National String Quartet Academy and violinist of the Quatuor Danel) and Peter Jarůšek (cellist of the Pavel Haas Quartet).
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FILIPPO NICOSIA CHAMBER MUSIC AWARD 2023
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August 27th - 29th, 2023 — Faenza, Italy
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Application deadline: August 15th, 2023
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Promoted by the Association IN MUSICA VERITAS, in collaboration with Corso Marco Allegri, this International Scholarship for chamber music ensembles is established as an homage to a special man. As the Consul General of Italy in Chongqing and as a cultured man who loved music, Filippo Nicosia always supported and promoted musical talent with great enthusiasm. Thanks to this scholarship, Filippo can continue adding his precious contribution to the world of Music and to the lives of many young performers.
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The Filippo Nicosia Award will be assigned to the best participant ensemble in the masterclass of M° Simone Gramaglia, violist of Quartetto di Cremona, that will be held in Faenza on August 27th - 29th, 2023.
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The award and the masterclass are an important opportunity for those groups who would like to join the network of Le Dimore del Quartetto or would like to participate in the Quartetto di Cremona classes at the Stauffer Academy.
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TEACHERS AND JURORS
Simone Gramaglia, violist of Quartetto di Cremona, artistic director of Le Dimore del Quartetto and Filippo Nicosia Award
Antonio Valentino, pianist and artistic director Unione Musicale, Torino
Basil Vendrys, violist and professor at the Denver University, Music Department, Viola Faculty
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MASTERCLASSES & ACADEMIES
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The masterclasses are listed in chronological order of application deadline
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PROQUARTET PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
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ProQuartet has been providing professional training and support programmes for chamber music ensembles since 1987. Courses take place in Paris, ending with one or several concerts. In addition, the programme includes workshops, concerts and outreach activities.
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June 5th - 9th, 2023 | Christophe Coin – professor, cellist Quatuor Mosaïques
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Venue: Goethe-Institut – Paris
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July 18th - 24th, 2023 | Franck Chevalier – professor, violist Quatuor Diotima
Venue: Abbaye de Royaumont – Asnières-sur-Oise
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August 20th - 24th, 2023 | Marie Chilemme – professor, violist Quatuor Ebène
Venue: Conservatoire Pierre Barbizet – Marseille
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ACCADEMIA CHIGIANA SUMMER ACADEMY 2023
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Application deadline: May 10th, 2023
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Each summer, since 1932, the Accademia Musicale Chigiana organizes advanced music courses for young talents from around the world, in collaboration with prestigious international instructors.
Ensembles that register through Le Dimore del Quartetto will be exempt from paying the application-examination fee.
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String Quartet and Chamber Music
for strings and piano with Clive Greensmith
July 11th - 25th, 2023 — Siena, Italy
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Viola and Chamber Music
with Bruno Giuranna
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August 17th - 30th, 2022 — Siena, Italy
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MUSIC ACADEMY IN SAVENNIÈRES
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June 19th - 25th, 2023 — Savennières, France
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Application deadline: May 15th, 2023
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The Music Academy will take place in Savennières, close to Angers, a beautiful place and a area of white wine.
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The Academy is open to string quartets and piano trios.
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Teachers will include Mathieu Herzog, David Grimal, Trio Chausson, Anne Queffelec and Magali Mosnier.
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XENIA CHAMBER MUSIC COURSE 2023
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July 26th - 29th, 2023 — Pracatinat, Italy
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Application deadline: May 15th, 2023
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Xenia Chamber Music Course is an international project aimed at teaching and disseminating chamber music in an intercultural and intergenerational context.
Student and young professional quartets are welcome to apply by sending the application form and a brief recording.
Selected quartets will receive 2 private sessions with M° Marc Danel, Honorary President of the Course, and 1 open class attended by the course students and teachers.
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The Stauffer Academy in Cremona offers an exclusive instrument masterclass program, bringing together some of the most appreciated and influential artists and teachers of the international music scene.
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July 10th - 13th, 2023 | Abel Selaocoe – Workshop for Strings
Application deadline: May 19th, 2023
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July 10th - 15th, 2023 | Aleksey Igudesman – Strings of the World
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Application deadline: May 19th, 2023
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July 13th - 16th, 2023 | Pablo Ziegler – Piano & Strings
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Application deadline: May 26th, 2023
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VIRTUOSO & BELCANTO ADVANCED COURSES
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July 17th - 30th, 2023 — Lucca, Italy
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Application deadline: May 31st, 2023
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The educational program is created to give students the opportunity to work with all the Maestros who will alternate during the two weeks of activities.
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The activities include: 8 lessons within the chamber music program, conference “New Perspectives from Musicology to Musicians”, lectures, concerts and special events.
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ZEIST MUSIC DAYS
August 12th - 26th, 2023 — Zeist, The Netherlands
Application deadline: May 31st, 2023
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Two unique weeks of masterclasses and music-making in a wonderful location, learning from internationally renowned musicians, attending all festival concerts, and performing with your ensemble during a tour around the Netherlands. Masterclasses will take place daily for each ensemble.
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Teachers will include members of the Schumann Quartet, the Jerusalem Quartet, Ida Bieler and Alexander Pavlovsky.
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ACADÉMIE RAVEL 2023
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August 26th - September 9th, 2023 — Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France
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Application deadline: May 31st, 2023
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The Académie Ravel is recruiting young chamber music ensembles for its 2023 session, that will include:
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• Public master classes, private lessons and concerts integrated into the Festival Ravel programme
• Possible scholarships for selected ensembles that need financial support (possible coverage of pedagogical and/or accommodation costs)
• Numerous prizes awarded at the end of the Académie
• 20 to 30 concerts programmed throughout the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in the season following the session
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The chamber music class will be taught by David Waterman and Miguel da Silva, with an exceptional master class given by the Jerusalem Quartet
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PROQUARTET RESIDENCY
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September 2023 - August 2025
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Application dedline: June 2nd, 2023
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ProQuartet offers a dozen resident ensembles (European string quartets and piano trios) individual and comprehensive support, enabling them to acquire the tools, know-how and interpersonal skills needed for their development and to understand the various challenges of the European music scene.
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Each year, the ProQuartet residency it is placed under the patronage of a renowned artist or a personality from the musical world. In 2023-2024, Mathieu Herzog, violist and founding member of the Quatuor Ebène, conductor, will succeed Sonia Simmenauer, impresaria and mentor of the resident ensembles for the 2022-2023 season.
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The duration of the residency is extendable by one season as “grand resident” (from September 2025 to August 2026).
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ACCADEMIA DI MUSICA PINEROLO
SUMMER CAMP OF ADVANCED MUSIC COURSES
July 15th - 30th, 2023 — Bardonecchia, Italy
Application deadline: June 13th, 2023
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Since 1995 the summer camp in Bardonecchia has given students the opportunity to be taught by internationally famous musicians in a residential course offering masterclasses in piano, violin, cello and chamber music. Students in the courses also perform in public as the camp organises thirty concerts for the people of Bardonecchia.
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Piano | Enrico Pace, Benedetto Lupo, Mariangela Vacatello, Pietro De Maria, Roberto Prosseda, Alberto Miodini, Gabriele Carcano, Claudio Voghera, Giovanni Doria Miglietta, Daniela Carapelli
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Violin | Sonig Tchakerian, Ivan Rabaglia, Piergiorgio Rosso
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Cello | Enrico Bronzi, Patrick Demenga
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Chamber music | Trio Debussy
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SALASTINA YOUNG ARTISTS PROGRAM
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Application deadline: October 1st, 2023
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Sounds Promising is an apprenticeship program uniquely committed to young musicians’ professional development. The program is designed for young musicians and composers between the ages of 18 and 30.
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Performance opportunities include side-by-side performances with Salastina’s Resident Artists on our Main Series, virtual bedside concerts for patients in UCLA’s ICU, and the study of contemporary music. Plus, learn what it takes to produce your own artistic project from start-to-finish.
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Plan your next residency to gather and study in a peaceful and inspiring landscape!
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Palazzo Boncompagni is situated right in the historical centre of the city. In the 16th century, Pope Gregory XIII inhabited the palace – which belonged to his family.
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Cantacuzino House is a huge estate, with the remnants of a replica of the Grand Trianon in Versailles, a few other houses and a 130-hectares park.
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The House was built with the stones of the now derelict Gleneagles Castle and St. Mungo's Chapel, the ruins of which lie north of the House. The West Pavilion houses a music room, complete with a Bechstein grand piano.
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YOUR MUSIC IN OUR PLAYLIST OF THE MONTH
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Do you have any recording on Spotify that you wish to share with us? We would be happy to listen to your recordings and present your ensemble and your music in our monthly newsletter in the section "Playlist of the Month".
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Our artistic director, Simone Gramaglia, each month will select the playlists and add a brief presentation to it.
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