Sarteano-Salò Early Music Campus

The Charm of Early Music · Tuscany & Lake Garda

Are you passionate about music and eager to explore the rich history of early Italian repertoire? Join us at the Sarteano-Salò Early Music Campus, where the captivating landscapes of both Tuscany and Lake Garda come together to create a truly unique musical experience.

In addition to the charming village of Sarteano near Siena, this year’s program extends to the stunning surroundings of Salò, nestled on the shores of Lake Garda at the foot of the Alps. Sarteano-Salò Early Music Campus invites you to immerse yourself in a journey that blends history, culture, and nature, where tradition meets innovation, and your passion for music is ignited by breathtaking views and inspiring venues.

Designed and directed by Marcello Mazzetti and Livio Ticli, SEMC is an unforgettable summer school which offers not only intensive musical training but also the opportunity to perform in iconic locations near the Alps, along the shores of Lake Garda, and in the rolling hills of Tuscany. Whether in Sarteano or Salò, this is an artistic exploration you won’t want to miss.

	SEMC Overview – Sarteano Edition
	SEMC VIDEO   Coming soon!

SEMC in short

Music Programme · Italian Renaissance and Early Baroque Music for voices and instruments.
Festival · Concerts, social events in the most beautiful villages in Tuscany and at the foot of the Alps.
Who is it for? · Main programme for singers and players of all ages and abilities – Individual Coaching, Lectures, Seminars, Workshops, Special Projects, etc.
Schedule & Venues · July 2025, in Sarteano (Siena, Italy) and Salò (Brescia, Italy).

Specifics & Enrolment

Please have a look at the guidelines below and contact us in advance, as there are limited places available.

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	SEMC Guidelines – Sarteano Edition
	SEMC Poster 2024 Edition

Network & Artists in residence

Palma Choralis has embarked on numerous international partnerships over the years to deliver musical and cultural projects: the University of Massachusetts · Department of Music and Dance, the Five College Early Music Programme and Mount Holyhoke College (Massachusetts-USA, 2016-present).

In 2024, SEMC will have the honour of hosting international artists in residence, thanks to the help and generosity of the municipality of Sarteano, the mayor Francesco Landi and Nadia Straccali.

Jamie-Rose Guarrine (Soprano), a member of the Massachusetts National Association of Teachers of Singers, with an incredible career as an accomplished interpreter of Mozart opera, has performed in some of the world’s most renowned theatres and with famous orchestras, including Los Angeles Opera, Minnesota Opera, The Santa Fe Opera, Opera Philadelphia, Chicago Opera Theater, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, The National Symphony Orchestra of Costa Rica, and the Santa Fe Symphony.

Karl Knapp (Cello), a dedicated and active Suzuki educator with over twenty years of teaching experience, also has a rich background in solo and chamber music performances. He recently served as Principal Cellist with the Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra, as well as the Arctic Chamber Orchestra and the Juneau Symphony Orchestra. He has performed with the Madison Symphony Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, Madison Opera Orchestra, and Minnesota Opera Orchestra, among many others.

In addition to being artists in residence, Marcello Mazzetti (Lute, Tenor, Contrappunto alla mente) and Livio Ticli (Harpsichord, Hautecontre, Ornamentation) will serve as directors and course instructors at the campus. They are musicologists and performers who have been invited as guests to American and European universities and who teach at conservatoires, universities, and academies in Italy (Universities of Padua and Turin, Academies of Bologna and Venice, Conservatoires of Genoa and Brescia, ISTIMA · Italian Institute of Early Music). For more than twenty years, they have jointly directed research, teaching, and performance projects spanning the Renaissance and Baroque periods for Palma Choralis® and other prestigious ensembles, with concerts, masterclasses, and lectures in Italy, Europe (Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Hungary), Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

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