New Music Piano Interpretation

Major Fields of Study, Artistic Profile Only: Main subject, New Music Ensemble, New Chamber Music, Fundamentals of Electronic Music, Rhythm Training, Composition and/or Improvisation, Notation, Technique and Aesthetics of New Piano Music. Music Theory /Musicology, Elective.

For the background of the subject please read the Interview with Prof. Alfonso Gómez and Valeria Lapşin.

Requirements in the entrance exam

a) Performance of at least three piano works of contemporary music of different stylistic orientations, one etude from the 20th or 21st century and one work from the traditional repertoire. The total duration of the programme must be at least 30 minutes. Copies of sheet music of the contemporary works must be brought along.

b) Short discussion about the study programme.

(Excerpt from the Statutes on Enrollment; see there also the General examination requirements).