Application | 2022-2023 Auditions
The application period for the 2022-2023 academic year at the Reina Sofía School of Music is closed.
At the auditions, the only selection criterion is the talent of the student. The process consists of several rounds:
- Online application.
- 1st Round. Preselection: The Selection Committee evaluates the transcript of records and the audiovisual material of each candidate and selects those who pass to the next round.
- 2nd Round. Auditions. Check the specific requirements of each chair, as they might differ between teachers.
You can also find more information on our auditions in this brochure.
Application form
It is an online application form that requests the following information:
- Programme of studies you wish to apply to (Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance/Composition, Master’s Degree, Foundation Course or Diploma in Music Performance/Composition)
- Audition to which you choose to enroll (it is possible to choose one or more)
- Information on previous studies.
- Two academic references: from your Instrument teacher and headmaster, headteacher or dean. It is a courtesy measure to inform your professor and request him this reference in advance. It is not allowed to request references to a professor who is part of the panel.
- Language certificates, if you hold any.
- A personal statement.
- Artistic CV (up to 900-character text)
- Chosen pieces according to the obligatory repertoire (see specific repertoire down below)
- For the preselection round:
- Two recent recordings of contrasting pieces. At least one must be accompanied by piano.
- An optional third recording showcasting a different activity: chamber music, as a soloist...
- Payment of a €100 application fee.
Applicants to the Composition Chair must also provide a dossier including:
- Previous works, including sheet music (pdf) and, if possible, recordings that provide a short presentation of these works.
- CV that details previous studies.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact us at esmrs@albeniz.com.
Application fee
There is an €100 application fee for auditions at the Reina Sofía School of Music. You only have to pay one fee, even if you apply for more than one department.
Auditions
If you are pre-selected for auditions, we will contact you via email one month before your audition date. These carry a €30 audition fee, to be paid before the audition date.
Repertoire and dates
Telefónica Violin Chair: Professor Zakhar Bron.
- Auditions 4 May, music theory test 5 May.
- See repertoire.
Telefónica Violin Chair: Professor Marco Rizzi.
- Auditions 26 April, music theory test 27 April.
- See repertoire.
Telefónica Violin Chair: Professor Christoph Poppen.
- Auditions 5 May, music theory test 6 May.
- See repertoire.
Fundación BBVA Viola Chair: Professor Diemut Poppen.
- Auditions and music theory test 29 April.
- See repertoire.
Fundación BBVA Viola Chair: Professor Nobuko Imai.
- Auditions 22 March, music theory test 23 March.
- See repertoire.
Aline Foriel-Destezet Cello Chair: Professor Ivan Monighetti.
- Auditions 23 March, music theory test 24 March.
- See repertoire.
Aline Foriel-Destezet Cello Chair: Professor Jens Peter Maintz.
- Auditions 25 April, music theory test 26 April.
- See repertoire.
Unidad Editorial Double Bass Chair: Professor Wies de Boevé.
- Auditions 19 April, music theory test 20 April.
- See repertoire.
Flute Chair: Professor Jacques Zoon.
- Auditions 24 March, music theory test 25 March.
- See repertoire.
Oboe Chair: Professor Hansjörg Schellenberger.
- Auditions 21 March, music theory test 22 March.
- See repertoire.
Clarinet Chair: Professor Pascal Moraguès.
- Auditions 3 May, music theory test 4 May.
- See repertoire.
Bassoon Chair: Professor Gustavo Núñez.
- Auditions 6 April, music theory test 7 April.
- See repertoire.
Fundación "la Caixa" French Horn Chair: Professor Radovan Vlatković.
- Auditions 16 March, music theory test 17 March.
- See repertoire.
IF International Foundation Trumpet Chair: Professor Reinhold Friedrich.
- Auditions 4 April, music theory test 5 April.
- See repertoire.
Fundación Ramón Areces "Alfredo Kraus" Voice Chair. Professor Susan Bullock CBE.
- Auditions 28 and 29 April, music theory test 29 April.
- See repertoire.
Fundación Banco Santander Piano Chair: Professor Milana Chernyavska.
- Auditions and music theory test 1 April.
- See repertoire.
Fundación Banco Santander Piano Chair: Professor Stanislav Ioudenitch.
- Auditions and music theory test, 10 May.
- See repertoire.
IF International Foundation Composition Chair: Professor Fabián Panisello
- Theory test and interviews: 31 March.
- See requisites.
Specific tests for first-year Bachelor students
All students wishing to begin the first year of a Bachelor's Degree must pass this official test, independently from the School's auditions.
Provisional admissions (in Spanish)