Masterclass


Fanano Saxophone Week is a week-long masterclass that includes individual lessons, chamber music practice, masterclasses, seminars, and concerts.

Fanano Saxophone Week was created by renowned Quartetto Saxofollia, one of the most highly regarded chamber groups in the Italian music scene. The 2023 edition, scheduled from July 23rd to July 30th, will be its 8th year.

The course is open to all kind of saxophone players: soloists, chamber groups, music students, band members, music school students, music high school students, conservatory students, graduates, and ensemble members. Every year, Fanano Saxophone Week hosts over 40 students from all over Italy.

During the week, students will have the opportunity to improve their saxophone skills, play various musical genres (from classical to jazz), develop a study method, learn orchestra rules, perform solo saxophone repertoire, understand the chamber music repertoire for their instrument, and interact with other group members or orchestra directors.

The teaching will be handled by members of the Quartetto Saxofollia, along with other famous soloists and teachers: Federico Mondelci, Mario Marzi, Nikita Zimin, Anders Paulsson, Sandro Compagnon, Jesse Davis, Scott Hamilton, Baptist Herbin, Emanuele Cisi and many others.
The daily activities will take place in the Fanano hight school facilities and the beautiful San Giuseppe Church, and will consist of individual lessons, chamber music lessons, plenary masterclasses, artist speech, and concerts.