String Quartet (2025–2026) – String Quartet Course
Advanced string quartet course
Faculty:
Vera Martínez Mehner Cuarteto Casals
Abel Tomàs Cuarteto Casals
Cristina Cordero Cuarteto Casals
Arnau Tomàs Cuarteto Casals
Heime Müller
The annual advanced string quartet course at the Scuola di Musica di Fiesole brings together a team of internationally renowned musicians: the members of the Cuarteto Casals and Heime Müller alternate throughout the various sessions to offer a first-class educational experience.
The course is designed for ensembles wishing to further develop their instrumental and musical preparation, as well as their knowledge of the chamber music repertoire. Students have regular opportunities to test their progress through numerous public concerts organised by the School, which are considered an integral part of the course.
A €4,000 scholarship will be awarded to the most outstanding quartet of the course. The recipient ensemble will be selected at the sole discretion of the faculty, based on the video materials submitted for admission.
The advanced string quartet course is designed for ensembles of musicians wishing to deepen their knowledge of the quartet repertoire and refine their instrumental and musical skills.
The course aims to provide ensembles with an intensive opportunity to work closely with their teachers in the stimulating environment of the Scuola di Musica di Fiesole, which offers a rich array of concert opportunities, promotional support, and resources that are essential to ensemble life.
Among the participating groups, one or more ensembles will be selected to represent the School during ECMA sessions and may take part in the ECMA Session Fiesole.
Recitals featuring the top quartets of the course will also be scheduled during the year, at the sole discretion of the faculty.
To apply for the advanced string quartet course, candidates must submit the quartet’s curriculum vitae in English and a recent video recording (15–30 minutes) featuring one or two movements from the same work or from different works.
Videos or video links (YouTube or Vimeo) must be sent to: g.martelli@scuolamusica.fiesole.fi.it, together with proof of payment of the individual registration fee and the English version of the CV .
Admission will be decided at the sole discretion of the course faculty.
The course will be activated with a minimum of four enrolled ensembles.
String quartets
27 November 2025
Applicants must submit the quartet’s curriculum vitae in English along with a recent video (duration: 15–30 minutes) featuring one or two movements, either from the same work or from different works. The video (or link via YouTube or Vimeo) must be sent to g.martelli@scuolamusica.fiesole.fi.it, together with proof of payment of the individual registration fee, no later than 27 November 2025. Admission is subject to the unquestionable judgement of the course faculty. A €4,000 scholarship will be awarded, at the faculty’s sole discretion, to the most deserving quartet based on the submitted admission video (the prize can be divided). Scholarship payment is conditional upon full payment of both the individual registration and course attendance fees.
22–23 December Vera Martínez Mehner e Arnau Tomàs
2–3 March Heime Müller
31 March – 1 April Vera Martínez Mehner e Abel Tomàs
5–6 May Cristina Cordero
11–12 June Arnau Tomàs
The individual non-refundable registration and attendance fee, also valid for auditors: €130.
The individual annual attendance fee is €600, payable either in full within one month of the course start date or in monthly instalments by direct debit/credit card, with a 5% surcharge.
The course will be activated with a minimum of 4 enrolled ensembles.