Andrea Zucco – Bassoon (2025–2026)
Postgraduate course in bassoon
Teacher: Andrea Zucco
Collaborative pianist: Irene Novi
The annual postgraduate course in bassoon at the Scuola di Musica di Fiesole enables young graduated bassoonists to further develop their musical skills and their knowledge of the bassoon repertoire under the guidance of a highly experienced principal teacher, supported by distinguished visiting professors who will hold sessions dedicated to advanced bassoon training.
Starting from last year, the educational offer has also been expanded with an optional in-depth focus on the contrabassoon, under the guidance of Alessandro Ghibaudo.
Numerous performance opportunities complete the educational offering to students of the postgraduate bassoon course, allowing them to test the level of preparation achieved through public concerts.
Thanks to its high educational standard, the postgraduate bassoon course prepares talented young bassoonists for leading professional careers in the musical field.
Scholarships are available for the most deserving students through an annual internal competition (March/April).
The postgraduate course in bassoon is intended for musicians who hold a pre-reform Diploma (V.O.) or a first-level AFAM diploma; exceptionally, particularly talented students who have not yet graduated may also be admitted.
The course will be activated upon reaching a minimum number of students.
Auditors are admitted.
The program of the postgraduate course in bassoon includes the study of solo, chamber, and orchestral bassoon repertoire, with particular attention to the preparation of auditions and competitions.
During the year, recitals by the best students are scheduled, at the sole discretion of the teacher.
For admission to the postgraduate course in bassoon, candidates are required to present two pieces of their choice in contrasting styles.
young bassoonists
open enrollment
14 October 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
8 sessions according to a calendar to be established by the teacher.
October 2025: 14, 15 – Andrea Zucco
November 2025: 11, 12 – Andrea Zucco
December 2025: 9, 10 – Andrea Zucco
January 2026: 13, 14 – Andrea Zucco
February 2026: 10, 11 – Andrea Zucco
March 2026: 3, 4 – Andrea Zucco
Subsequent dates to be defined
Contrabassoon focus: Alessandro Ghibaudo – activated upon request
Internal students: €350
External students: €130 enrollment fee and €500 attendance fee
Annual individual enrollment fee for the course (non-refundable, payable at the time of application) and also valid as an auditor fee: €130.
Annual individual attendance fee, to be paid in a single installment by 10 November or in monthly installments by bank direct debit/credit card with a 5% surcharge: €1,200.