[vc_row][vc_column]
[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1666009252008{padding-top: 30px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
In 2026, Virtuoso & Belcanto will celebrate its 11th edition, confirming itself as a leading international Festival whose educational approach reflects a precise system of values in the musical field.<\/p>\n
Virtuoso&Belcanto, now in its eleventh edition, was the first international Festival to define a clear artistic and pedagogical vision through its teaching methods. In a letter addressed to the students of the 2020 edition \u2014 later adopted by Artistic Director Riccardo Cecchetti as the Festival\u2019s Manifesto<\/a> \u2014 Maestro Alfred Brendel reminded that \u00abthe performance of music is not solved by applying a few recipes<\/em>\u00bb. This principle continues to inspire the Festival\u2019s educational philosophy.<\/p>\n The Virtuoso&Belcanto Festival is founded upon three closely interconnected elements:<\/p>\n advanced courses<\/strong> with the guidance of prestigious international Maestros;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n competitions<\/strong> reserved exclusively for students enrolled in the courses;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n concerts<\/strong> performed by guest artists and selected students.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n As usual, the core of the Festival will be the advanced courses for:<\/p>\n Piano<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Violin<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Viola<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Cello<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Double Bass – <\/strong>NEW! (only 21.07-25.07)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Chamber Music<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n The educational program is specifically designed to allow students to work with all the Maestros alternating throughout the two weeks of activities. Admitted students will have the opportunity to study with some of the most important artists in the world and will be able to take lessons with every professor of their own instrumental or chamber music course.<\/p>\n It is possible to apply for both instrumental and chamber music classes. Students admitted to both programs will receive 6 instrumental lessons plus 8 chamber music lessons<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The chamber music course is open exclusively to pre-formed ensembles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The following activities are planned during the two weeks:<\/p>\n 6 individual lessons<\/strong> of 45 minutes (instrument classes) or 8 ensemble lessons<\/strong> of 45 minutes (chamber music program);<\/p>\n<\/li>\n lectures, concerts and special events.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Piano students will also have the opportunity to take part in a special fortepiano masterclass<\/strong>.<\/p>\n In the 2026 edition, two prestigious workshops will be included in the educational program:<\/p>\n Contemporary V&B<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n V&B Chamber Orchestra<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Students applying for admission to the Virtuoso&Belcanto courses may also apply for one or more workshops in the specific form<\/a>. Workshop applications will remain open until April 30th, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Participation in the workshops is free for students already admitted to the courses; external participants are also welcome to apply through the dedicated form.<\/p>\n Applicants may indicate one or more main professors<\/strong>. The Festival Secretary will evaluate all preferences in order to create a personalized lesson schedule, balancing professors\u2019 availability, length of stay in Lucca and students\u2019 requests.<\/p>\n The competitions are reserved exclusively for participants enrolled in the masterclasses. Concerto Competition<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Chamber Music Competition<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n The Virtuoso&Belcanto Festival concert program is particularly rich and intense. It includes numerous concerts featuring internationally established artists alongside selected students and young musicians from all over the world, held in the unique historical venues of Tuscany \u2014 a truly unmissable event for all music lovers.<\/p>\n Registration as an auditor<\/strong> is also possible. Auditors may attend all scheduled lessons and all public events. Likewise, students enrolled in instrumental or chamber music programs are welcome to attend all other lessons as auditors.<\/p>\n\n
Educational Program<\/h3>\n
\n
\n
Workshops<\/a><\/h3>\n
\n
Professors and Class Schedule<\/h3>\n
Competitions<\/a><\/h3>\n
In the 2026 edition, two competitions will take place:<\/p>\n\n
Concert Program<\/h3>\n
Auditors<\/h3>\n
Venue and Dates<\/h3>\n