Cortona Sessions for New Music: 20 July - 1 August, 2025 in Ede, Netherlands
One of the world’s premiere educational programs dedicated to the creation and performance of contemporary music, the Cortona Sessions is a destination for emerging composers and performers seeking to collaborate, learn, grow, and create. The Sessions provide participants with an inspiring and supportive environment in which new music is explored in all its possible forms.
Over the course of twelve days, we gather as a group to enjoy dozens of thrilling musical performances, engage in thought-provoking discussions about musical creativity and careers in the arts, and build the relationships that will shape our future musical lives. At the Cortona Sessions, we use our music-making to promote sharing, friendship, excitement, learning, and love. We strive for musical excellence in an atmosphere of community and compassion. We hope you will join us.
Cortona Sessions for New Music: 20 July - 1 August, 2025 in Ede, Netherlands
One of the world’s premiere educational programs dedicated to the creation and performance of contemporary music, the Cortona Sessions is a destination for emerging composers and performers seeking to collaborate, learn, grow, and create. The Sessions provide participants with an inspiring and supportive environment in which new music is explored in all its possible forms.
Over the course of twelve days, we gather as a group to enjoy dozens of thrilling musical performances, engage in thought-provoking discussions about musical creativity and careers in the arts, and build the relationships that will shape our future musical lives. At the Cortona Sessions, we use our music-making to promote sharing, friendship, excitement, learning, and love. We strive for musical excellence in an atmosphere of community and compassion. We hope you will join us.
Applications now open; due February 1, 2025.
The Cortona Sessions is made great by all of the incredible people and musicians that have been a part of it since 2010. Learn more about the people of the Sessions by clicking below.
The Cortona Sessions is made great by all of the incredible people and musicians that have been a part of it since 2010. Learn more about the people of the Sessions by clicking below.
(click above for bios, and to learn about other members of the Cortona Collective)
Fellows of the Cortona Sessions have created their own new music concert series, joined university faculties, entered contemporary performance programs at leading conservatories, been winners of major composition prizes, and worked alongside many of the leading voices in contemporary music today. Learn more about our Fellows here!
View programs / guidebooks from the Cortona Sessions for New Music below
View programs / guidebooks from the Cortona Sessions for New Music below