Advanced Programme

Viola

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Bruno Giuranna Bio

Viola

All courses

Bruno Giuranna Bio

ENTRANCE EXAMS

June 12, 2026

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

May 25, 2026

Guided by Bruno Giuranna, the Viola Advanced Programme is a concert-oriented training path. It combines individual lessons with a range of complementary activities, including masterclasses with renowned artists, chamber music sessions and participation in artistic projects.

The course is structured in eight sessions held monthly, each lasting three days.

Public performances play a central role in the training of every Stauffer student. They include the monthly Session Recitals and a variety of Artistic Projects, which offer students concrete professional experience. Furthermore, the most deserving students are regularly recommended to concert institutions for inclusion in their seasons.

The course pianist is Clara Dutto.

Thanks to the support of the Stauffer Foundation, all the courses of the Academy are tuition-free. In view of this, students are expected to commit fully to the Academy’s educational programmes, comply with the attendance requirements and show a proactive and engaged attitude towards the activities that are planned to foster their artistic growth.

Academic Year 2026-2027

Lesson Schedule:

27, 28, 29, 30 October 2026
9, 10, 11, 12 November 2026
1, 2, 3, 4 December 2026
12, 13, 14, 15 January 2027
16, 17, 18, 19 February 2027
9, 10, 11, 12 March 2027
6, 7, 8, 9 april 2027
11, 12, 13, 14 May 2027
7, 8, 9, 10 June 2027

Masterclasses:

Wenting Kang: 11-13 January 2027

Daniel Palmizio: 8-10 March 2027

Lawrence Power: 22-25 March 2027

Academic Year 2025-2026

Lesson Schedule:

8-10 October 2025;

29-31 October 2025;

3-5 December 2025;

14-16 January 2026;

4-6 March 2026;

25-27 March 2026;

4-6 May 2026;

9-11 June 2026.

Masterclass:

Lawrence Power: dates to be confirmed

Diemut Poppen: 30 March – 2 April 2026.

Artistic Projects / Workshops:

Viktoria Mullova & Matthew Barley | Tradition and Improvisation: 13-18 April 2026.

Stauffer String Ensemble:

9-13 December 2025 (conductor: Roman Simovic)

20-24 April 2026 (conductor: Kolja Blacher)

3-7 July 2026 (conductor: Jean Christophe Spinosi)

How to apply

The courses are open to students of all nationalities, not older than 30 at the application deadline.

Applications must be submitted online by no later than 11:59 PM on May 25, 2026, by completing the form through the button “Apply now” and attaching the following documents:

A valid ID;
A copy of the diploma or certificate of studies;
A curriculum vitae, preferably with a list of the studied repertoire;
The programme for the entrance exam.

A non-refundable annual registration fee of EUR 55.00 is required when submitting the application.

Tuition fees are fully covered by the Stauffer Foundation; travel, accommodation and living expenses in Cremona are to be borne by the students.

Entrance exams

The entrance exams will be held live on June 12, 2026, at the Stauffer Academy, Via S. Martino 6, Cremona.

Entrance exam programme:

J. S. Bach: a Suite of the candidate’s choice (BWV 1007-1012), to be performed by heart. The downloadable revision from www.giuranna.it is required;
Rode: two caprices of the candidate’s choice from the 24 Capricci op. 22;
A sonata or piece for viola and piano. For the two Brahms’s Sonatas op. 120 the version downloadable from giuranna.it is required;
A concerto or piece for viola and orchestra, to be performed by heart.

The Professor may request the performance of all or part of the programme.

The results of the entrance exams will be communicated following the completion of the entrance exams.

Piano accompanist

The Academy’s accompanist will be available for the entrance exams. Is it not possible to rehearse with the accompanist before the exams.

If you wish to perform with your own accompanist, please inform the Academic Office in advance, sending his/her name and ID to [email protected].