25th ANNIVERSARY SEASON
Europe’s Premiere Young Artist Program
June 29 – August 8, 2025
The Orchestra Studio at the Trentino Music Festival offers young artists the opportunity to study and perform in an international setting with distinguished resident and guest artists. Participants have the opportunity to collaborate with talented young musicians from around the world and to experience the rich cultural exchange that comes from performing with musicians from different cultures and countries in a beautiful international setting.
The TMF Orchestra is led by Metropolitan Opera conductor J. David Jackson and encompasses a full range of strings, winds, brass, and percussion. Maestro Jackson takes great pride in providing an enriching orchestral experience for every player and chooses repertoire that enhances the learning experience.
Training and performance opportunities include –
Symphony Orchestra Performances
Collaborative Stage Performances in Opera/Dance/Musical Theatre
Master Classes
Chamber Music Coaching
Orchestra Repertoire for the 2025 Season Includes –
PROGRAM #1
Handel – Music For The Royal Fireworks
Elgar – Enigma Variations
Dvorak – Symphony #8
PROGRAM #2
Wagner – Lohengrin, Prelude to Act I
Sibelius – Karelia Suite Op. 11
Wagner – Overture to Rienzi
Sibelius – Symphony #2 in D Op. 43
Encore for both programs –
Tribute to the 200th Anniversary of Johann Strauss
An der schönen blauen Donau
Staged Productions –
Orphée aux Enfer by Jacques Offenbach
Little Women by Mark Adamo (Italian Premiere)
Alcina by George Frideric Handel
Cendrillon by Jules Massenet
Nine by Maury Yeston
Verklärte Nacht by Arnold Schoenberg
Master Classes – The TMF offers master classes by guest clinicians in strings, winds, brass, and percussion. Master Teachers will be announced soon for the 2025 season.
TUITION – The Trentino Music Festival Orchestra is a Tuition Free studio thanks to the generosity of the MAI Foundation.
HOUSING – Housing for young artists is provided in hotels or fully furnished apartments. Housing costs for the 2025 season is $1,450.
FEES – Music/Administrative Fee $500.
Learn what you love in Italy. Apply Now for Europe’s Premier YAP!
AUDITIONS
- Please upload two contrasting selections that are similar to the works being performed.
- Videos must be uploaded with your application and should be unlocked for viewing.
- An audition fee of $30 is payable through VENMO – @TMFestival.