Appassionato Music Masterclasses
from march 28th to april 05th 2026
in Florenz / Reggello
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Our Philosophy
The International Musical Seminars Appassionato offer participants the chance to experience an exceptional learning experience outside regular weekly lessons. Seminar participants have the opportunity to study and perform under the guidance of internationally renowned instructors. Appassionato also means bringing people together and fostering enthusiasm, passion, and creativity in one place. A love for instrumental and vocal music, as well as for the great composers of the tradition, is one of our guiding principles. Not less important is the gathering of participants and their families with friends who share the same passion, in a pleasant and culturally stimulating atmosphere that will make the experience memorable. Young and older music enthusiasts now finally have the opportunity to participate in courses that allow them to deepen their technical, musical, and expressive abilities in a professional yet relaxed environment |
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Information & Registration
Raffaele Mani Waldstraße 22 D-61389 Schmitten Tel.: 0049-6082 497 9919 Mobil: 0049 157 8385 9202 www.appassionato.eu [email protected] |
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Appassionato Music Masterclasses 2026 - Passion, Inspiration, Community
The Appassionato Music Master Courses invite musicians of all ages and levels to grow musically and personally in an inspiring environment. Under the guidance of renowned international instructors the courses offer a unique opportunity to deepen technical interpretive and artistic skills whether for exam preparation competitions or concert performances. In the picturesque setting of Villa Pitiana in the Tuscan hills participants can expect a week full of music instrumental and vocal lessons chamber music projects engaging seminars and the joy of making music together. Immerse yourself in an unforgettable music week filled with passion creative expression and exchange with like minded peers and experience the magic of Appassionato
These are the classes offered in Spring 2026
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Piano
Piano Expand your technical and interpretive abilities at the piano under the guidance of Raffaele Mani (organization and Art Director) and Francesca Cardone. Whether solo pieces or chamber music the course enhances musical expressiveness and supports exam preparation recital auditions at music colleges or competitions Information, Prices & Participation Requirements 2026 Registration Appassionato Master Classes Tuscany 2026 |
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Piano accompaniment
Deepen your skills in accompanying soloists and ensembles Led by Mrs Karen Tanaka Karen. The focus is on empathetic ensemble playing stylistic variety and the development of a secure interpretive expression Information, Prices & Participation Requirements 2026 Registration Appassionato Master Classes Tuscany 2026 |
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Violin
Experience an intensive violin seminar that focuses on technical challenges as well as musical interpretation Led by Peter Rainer and Almut Frenzel- Riehl the course includes solo and chamber music repertoire and the opportunity to participate in ensembles in addition they assist you with preparation for exams recital auditions at music colleges or competitions. Information, Prices & Participation Requirements 2026 Registration Appassionato Master Classes Tuscany 2026 Violin Baroque violin and viola
Almut Frenzel-Riehl teaches violin Baroque violin and viola and combines demanding solo with chamber music repertoire Experience participation in ensembles and professional support for exams and recital auditions. Optimal for musicians who want to strengthen technical precision stylistic versatility and musicality Information, Prices & Participation Requirements 2026 Registration Appassionato Master Classes Tuscany 2026 |
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Cello
Unfold your potential as a cellist by working on technique tone and artistic expression. The course led by Zoé Cartier offers ideal conditions for musical growth from solo pieces to chamber music. In addition it helps you prepare for exams recital auditions at music colleges or competitions Information, Prices & Participation Requirements 2026 Registration Appassionato Master Classes Tuscany 2026 |
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Flute and Flute Ensemble
The aim is to foster the joy of music and playing and to support each participant with passion and competence at the center of Francesca Canali's pedagogical approach. In addition to intensive flute technique work and interpretation of pieces chosen by the participants the course focuses especially on breathing tone and body work as well as on all the mental emotional and physical foundations and processes of making music. That enable developing one’s musical personality creativity stage presence and personal expressiveness in performance. Musicians of all ages and levels are welcome who wish to further develop and improve their technical musical and personal abilities and/or prepare optimally for upcoming exams competitions and concerts Information, Prices & Participation Requirements 2026 Registration Appassionato Master Classes Tuscany 2026 |
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Recorder and Recorder Consort by Alrun Pacher
The theme of the master class is Renaissance music from the time of the Medici. The Medici were an influential Italian family based in Florence from the 15th to the 18th century. Devoted to the arts, they supported artists such as Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Leonardo da Vinci. Their celebrations were framed by music, including the marriage of Grand Duke Ferdinando I to Christina of Lorraine in 1589, for which the comedy La Pellegrina by Girolamo Bargagli was performed. In the recorder consort we will study some of the intermezzi (interludes) contained therein, composed by notable Renaissance composers such as Cristofano Malvezzi, Luca Marenzio, and Giulio Caccini. We will also perform the motet "Nuper rosarum flores" by Guillaume Dufay, composed for the consecration of the Florence Cathedral in 1436. We will also explore mathematical connections between music and architecture. Participants are welcome to bring their own repertoire, especially for individual lessons. Information, Prices & Participation Requirements 2026 Registration Appassionato Master Classes Tuscany 2026 |
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Clarinet
Refine your playing on the clarinet with Elena Veronesi with a focus on technique, timbres, and musical shaping. The course also offers the opportunity to study and perform chamber music repertoire. In addition, it helps you prepare for exams, recital auditions at music colleges, or competitions. Information, Prices & Participation Requirements 2026 Registration Appassionato Master Classes Tuscany 2026 |
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Guitar
Explore the versatile world of guitar music under the expert guidance of Donato D'Antonio. In this course, you will work on technique, tone, and interpretation for classical guitar. From solo pieces to chamber music, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills purposefully and discover your personal style. Benefit from a structured approach that helps you achieve musical expressiveness and technical security. Information, Prices & Participation Requirements 2026 Registration Appassionato Master Classes Tuscany 2026 |
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The Music of the Romanticism: An Exploratory Journey in Words, Images, and Tones
In 2026, Appassionato will offer a music seminar for the first time: For one week, every morning, 90 minutes will be devoted to exploring the Music of the Romanticism. Using composers such as Schubert, Mendelssohn, Schumann, Liszt, Weber, and Wagner, the seminar examines characteristics of Romanticism (character pieces, songs, timbres, harmony, themes) as well as their political and spiritual aspects. The seminar uses texts, images, sound examples, and reflections, can be attended independently or as a supplement to master classes, and offers a mentally and artistically exploratory journey. The course is led by Dr. Ulrike Kienzle. Information, Prices & Participation Requirements 2026 Registration Appassionato Master Classes Tuscany 2026 |
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Vocal Training with Yvonne Douthat Hartinger and together with Virgil Hartinger in the vocal ensemble. Participants in singing have the opportunity, in one-on-one lessons, to work on specific vocal techniques in a systematic approach. Based on physiological and physical principles, topics such as breath management, vocal production, legato, and articulation are addressed. In addition, musicality, stylistic sense, text interpretation, expression, and stage presence are fostered. The goal is to promote the blooming of personal artistic abilities through a positive approach. In the shared exchange within the singing class, one's own vocal work is deepened and expanded. Target group: voice students, professional singers, advanced amateurs.
Information, Prices & Participation Requirements 2026 Registration Appassionato Master Classes Tuscany 2026 |
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Seminars 2026
All course participants have the opportunity, throughout the week, to attend two additional seminars in parallel with the music courses that complement the regular teaching offerings:
"Music from the inside out!" – Sound, Body, and Presence in Music Making, seminar by Francesca Canali.
The seminar addresses in theory and practice the physiological, mental, and emotional foundations and processes that occur inside the musician’s body while playing/singing and are often invisible to the eye but crucial for the quality of sound and musical performance.
Through warm-up exercises and joint body, voice, and sound exercises with and without instrument, one’s self-perception and the conscious and differentiated perception of one’s own body and sound while playing/singing are promoted and refined. This enables the musician to perceptively observe, correlate, and then optimally shape and control the movements, sensations, and emotions experienced during playing/singing in their musical performance.
The goal of the seminar is to promote healthy, conscious, and artistically effective playing, to sensitize and optimize the physical, mental, and emotional processes during playing/singing, and thereby help prevent potential overuse complaints of the fine motor, vocal, and respiratory systems. The seminar is equally aimed at instrumentalists of all instruments as well as singers.
Information, Prices & Participation Requirements 2026
Registration Appassionato Master Classes Tuscany 2026
"Music from the inside out!" – Sound, Body, and Presence in Music Making, seminar by Francesca Canali.
The seminar addresses in theory and practice the physiological, mental, and emotional foundations and processes that occur inside the musician’s body while playing/singing and are often invisible to the eye but crucial for the quality of sound and musical performance.
Through warm-up exercises and joint body, voice, and sound exercises with and without instrument, one’s self-perception and the conscious and differentiated perception of one’s own body and sound while playing/singing are promoted and refined. This enables the musician to perceptively observe, correlate, and then optimally shape and control the movements, sensations, and emotions experienced during playing/singing in their musical performance.
The goal of the seminar is to promote healthy, conscious, and artistically effective playing, to sensitize and optimize the physical, mental, and emotional processes during playing/singing, and thereby help prevent potential overuse complaints of the fine motor, vocal, and respiratory systems. The seminar is equally aimed at instrumentalists of all instruments as well as singers.
Information, Prices & Participation Requirements 2026
Registration Appassionato Master Classes Tuscany 2026
Vocal ensemble
with Yvonne Douthat Hartinger and Virgil Hartinger
Participants in the singing program have the opportunity, in individual lessons, to develop specific singing techniques in a systematic approach. Based on physiological and physical principles, topics such as breath management, vocal production, legato, and articulation are addressed. In addition, musicality, stylistic awareness, text interpretation, expression, and stage presence are promoted.
The goal is to foster the blossoming of individual artistic abilities through a positive approach. In the collaborative exchange within the singing class, one’s vocal work is deepened and expanded. Target audience: voice students, professional singers, advanced amateurs.
Information, Prices & Participation Requirements 2026
Registration Appassionato Master Classes Tuscany 2026
with Yvonne Douthat Hartinger and Virgil Hartinger
Participants in the singing program have the opportunity, in individual lessons, to develop specific singing techniques in a systematic approach. Based on physiological and physical principles, topics such as breath management, vocal production, legato, and articulation are addressed. In addition, musicality, stylistic awareness, text interpretation, expression, and stage presence are promoted.
The goal is to foster the blossoming of individual artistic abilities through a positive approach. In the collaborative exchange within the singing class, one’s vocal work is deepened and expanded. Target audience: voice students, professional singers, advanced amateurs.
Information, Prices & Participation Requirements 2026
Registration Appassionato Master Classes Tuscany 2026
The Music of Romanticism: A Journey of Discovery in Words, Images, and Tones
with Dr. Ulrike Kienzle
In the 19th century, music was regarded as the most “romantic” of all the arts. But what exactly is Romanticism in music? Composers such as Franz Schubert, Felix Mendelssohn, Robert Schumann, and Franz Liszt developed the character piece and “Lieder ohne Worte” for piano, created wonderful song cycles, and symphonic poems. Timbre (tone colors) were integrated into the compositional process in novel ways, and harmony expanded. The fascination with the Middle Ages, political visions, and the search for transcendence inspired Carl Maria von Weber and Richard Wagner to innovative developments in the field of opera. Yet Romanticism is not only an era; it is a mindset that remains as relevant and formative for our lives today as it was in the 19th century, to which we owe many of the most beautiful Romantic compositions. Through texts, images, sound examples, and shared reflections, this seminar explores Romanticism in its diverse facets. Look forward to an intellectual and artistic journey of discovery.
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with Dr. Ulrike Kienzle
In the 19th century, music was regarded as the most “romantic” of all the arts. But what exactly is Romanticism in music? Composers such as Franz Schubert, Felix Mendelssohn, Robert Schumann, and Franz Liszt developed the character piece and “Lieder ohne Worte” for piano, created wonderful song cycles, and symphonic poems. Timbre (tone colors) were integrated into the compositional process in novel ways, and harmony expanded. The fascination with the Middle Ages, political visions, and the search for transcendence inspired Carl Maria von Weber and Richard Wagner to innovative developments in the field of opera. Yet Romanticism is not only an era; it is a mindset that remains as relevant and formative for our lives today as it was in the 19th century, to which we owe many of the most beautiful Romantic compositions. Through texts, images, sound examples, and shared reflections, this seminar explores Romanticism in its diverse facets. Look forward to an intellectual and artistic journey of discovery.
Information, prices, and participation terms Musica 2026
Registration for Music Master Courses Tuscany 2026
Information, Prices & Participation Requirements 2026
Registration Appassionato Master Classes Tuscany 2026
Concerts 2026
The course offers a wonderful opportunity to attend concerts and share making music with others. The concerts at Villa Pitiana are planned as follows (subject to change):
- Wednesday, 01.04 at approx. 21:00
- Thursday, 02.04 at approx. 21:00
- Friday, 03.04 at approx. 21:00
- Saturday, 04.04 at approx. 16:00
- The highlight of the course—the final concert—takes place in the impressive Palazzo Medici Riccardi in Florence. The event will be performed in the splendid Sala Luca Giordano (also known as Galleria degli Specchi) and offers participants a unique opportunity to present their musical experiences in a historic and stylish setting.
- Sunday, 05.04 at approx. 11:00
- Duration: approx. 2 hours
- Subject to change
The Setting: The "Villa Pitiana" www.villapitiana.com
The villa Pitiana, in the heart of Tuscany with its breathtaking panorama, lies just a short distance from Florence. In a historic setting it now serves as a four-star hotel as well as a venue for events and conferences. Nestled in a landscape of natural beauty and Mediterranean color, Villa Pitiana has become a popular site for seminars, conferences, and cultural events
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Appassionato Music – Master Classes at Villa Pitiana
Experience musical inspiration and creative development in the picturesque setting of Villa Pitiana. The course offers you the opportunity to deepen your skills and learn from experienced instructors. For your stay, single, double, and family rooms are available to suit your needs. To reserve the hotel, please use our form, which you can find under “Hotel reservation Hotel reservation Appassionato Musikmeisterkurs 2026 ”
Experience musical inspiration and creative development in the picturesque setting of Villa Pitiana. The course offers you the opportunity to deepen your skills and learn from experienced instructors. For your stay, single, double, and family rooms are available to suit your needs. To reserve the hotel, please use our form, which you can find under “Hotel reservation Hotel reservation Appassionato Musikmeisterkurs 2026 ”
Appassionato Musik is organized under the patronage of the cities of Florence, Reggello, and Pontassieve, and the municipality of Florence
Comune di Reggello
