Patrizia Ciofi – Voice (2025–2026)
Voice postgraduate course
Teacher: Patrizia Ciofi – 7 sessions
Collaborative pianist: to be confirmed
The annual voice postgraduate course at the Scuola di Musica di Fiesole is a high-level training program dedicated to young graduate singers holding a pre-reform (Vecchio Ordinamento) diploma or a first-level AFAM diploma.
The course provides not only advanced musical training and study of chamber and operatic repertoire under the guidance of highly experienced teachers, but also participation in the numerous public concerts organized for students. This reflects the school’s educational approach, which places great importance on public performance as a key element in every musician’s training.
An internal competition held annually (March/April) awards merit-based scholarships to the most deserving students. Thanks to the excellent level of training provided, the voice postgraduate course offers high-level professional opportunities in the musical field.
The annual voice postgraduate course is intended for young singers holding a pre-reform (Vecchio Ordinamento) diploma or a first-level AFAM diploma. Exceptionally talented students who have not yet graduated may also be admitted.
The course will only be activated if a minimum number of participants is reached.
Auditors are accepted.
The voice postgraduate program includes lessons on bel canto, Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti, and the Italian opera repertoire. Recitals will be held throughout the year featuring the best students, selected at the sole discretion of the teacher.
For admission to the voice postgraduate course, candidates are required to perform two arias of their choice related to the course themes (bel canto, Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti).
The admission exam will only take place if there are more than 10 applicants; otherwise, all registered applicants will be admitted directly to the course.
young singers
20 October 2025
4 November 2025 at 11:00 am – The admission exam will only be held if there are more than 10 applicants. Otherwise, 4 November will serve as the first lesson for all enrolled students.
Lessons will be held from November to June, according to a calendar established by the teacher.
November 2025: 4, 5, 6, 7
December 2025: 2, 3, 4, 5
January 2026: 14, 15, 16, 17
February 2026: 10, 11, 12, 13
March 2026: 3, 4, 5, 6
March 2026: 25, 26, 27, 28
June 2026: 3, 4, 5, 6
Optional eighth session: may be added for an additional fee between 1–4 July 2026 depending on the number of interested participants.
Individual annual registration fee (non-refundable, also valid for auditors): €130
Individual annual attendance fee: €1,440 payable either in a single instalment by 10 November or in monthly instalments by direct debit/credit card (5% surcharge applies)