A compulsory composition with a wind /string instrument or voice (up to 10 minutes) for the entry exam (PGUN):

Wieniawski: Polonaise de concert in D major op. 4
Please prepare the full piece with repeats and make sure to play all tutti sections as well.
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A compulsory piece for wind or string instrument (approx. 10-15 minutes) for the entry exam (PGUN):

Heitor Villa-Lobos: FANTASIA FOR SOPRANO SAXOPHONE, W. 490

* If the candidate does not provide his/her own instrumentalist, one will be provided by UL AG. The candidate will have 30 minutes to rehearse. This must be requested no later than 2 weeks before PGUN.

Entry exam (PGUN) rules for 2nd degree studies can be found on the LINK. 

The new COLABORATIVE PIANO course of study in the second cycle Master's degree programmes in Musical Arts and Instrumental and Vocal Education aims to achieve the highest standards and professional level of piano accompaniment. The field of study is particularly broad and allows each student to develop his or her own repertoire of solo, chamber and orchestral music from all periods, including contemporary music. Through intensive individual practice, group work in orchestras and chamber ensembles, it guides students to develop professional competences and a rich artistic personality.

The course is primarily aimed at pianists who wish to train in:
- collaborative pianist in recitals, international instrumentalist competitions or in singing and instrumental lessons;
- collaborative pianist at a music academy or university, conservatoire, music school, etc.;
- teacher of collaborative piano, a vista playing, playing in an ensemble;
- soloist in a contemporary music ensemble or pianist in an orchestra;
- pianist in choirs, collaboration with conductors, etc.;
- playing from orchestral scores, arranging (in conducting lessons, transcription work, opera premiere preparations, etc.);
- pianist-accompanist for ballet dancers.

Methods of study include:
- study and performance of sonata literature for all instruments,
- developing the communication skills necessary for effective and efficient rehearsal with instrumentalists,
- guidance towards accomplished performances,
- study of orchestral excerpts,
- comparison of different editions,
- reviewing complete orchestral scores and discussing the possibilities of realisation on the piano,
- ways of imitating and recreating orchestral sounds on the piano,
- piano accompaniment of opera,
- piano accompaniment of singers in staged productions,
- accompaniment of arias, recitatives, ensemble pieces and complete operas,
- re-creation of orchestral elements of the score.

We invite you to apply for enrolment in the next academic year 2025/26.