Directed by Florent Boffard, the program consists of six periods of instruction, each structured around personalized teaching in piano and chamber music. Students will immerse themselves in a diverse repertoire, ranging from Schoenberg to contemporary compositions.
Content
The program director will design each session based on a specific theme, composer, or musical style, adapted to meet the individual needs of the students. In addition, the director will supervise the programming and preparation of contemporary projects for the School’s Sinfonietta events.
Through this comprehensive teaching approach, students will cultivate autonomy in their creative endeavors and explore the emergence of new writing styles.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Piano is led by Professor Florent Boffard.
Diploma in Contemporary Music
The Diploma in Contemporary Piano is a Study Program designed by the School as postgraduate studies, but without official recognition.
Content
This Diploma offers an academic and artistic program specifically designed for each student, without the teaching load existing in the Official Degrees.
The audition process will be focused on identifying the specific areas to develop or consolidate, after which the Dean and the Artistic Director, in consultation with the corresponding Professor, will design the academic and artistic program for the student.
Duration
The duration of the Diploma in Contemporary Piano is 1 or 2 years. This extension will be endorsed or canceled annually based on the student’s progress and their contribution to the artistic life of the School, with the decision being resolved in the faculty meeting of the 2nd quarter.
Demographics and Access
It is offered to postgraduate pianist candidates, specializing in the interpretation of repertoire from the 20th and 21st centuries.
Artistic Commitment
Students are expected to participate in all orchestra projects, chamber groups and any other activity programmed by the School for their benefit. Absence without justified permission could jeopardise their continuity at the School.
Academic Route
Entry into the Diploma in Contemporary Piano does not guarantee automatic progression to any other program at the School. Progression to the official Higher Title or Master’s program will only take place through the annual audition process, submitting an application in the ordinary way.
Auditions
In the auditions, the only selection criterion is the talent of the student. The process consists of several phases:
Round 1: Pre-selection
Registration must be done through the following form, in which we will request:
- Information about your previous studies.
- Two academic references: contact from the Instrument professor and the head of studies, director or dean. You can inform these people that we will request information about your candidacy to assess your registration. It is not allowed to request references from a person who is part of the judging panel.
- Language level certificates if available.
- A letter of motivation, indicating the reasons why you wish to study at the School.
- Artistic biography (a text of up to 900 characters).
- Pieces chosen according to the mandatory repertoire (see repertoire by professorship below).
- For the pre-selection:
- Two recent recordings. Two works of contrasting style (it can be the complete work or an isolated movement). There is no time limit on the duration of the recording.
- An optional third video showing another activity: chamber music, soloist…
- At the end of the form, it will be necessary to pay an enrollment fee of 100 euros.
Round 2: Audition
Mandatory repertoire:
- L.v.Beethoven: a movement from a sonata. From memory
- A virtuoso-style Study by Liszt, Chopin or Bártok. From memory
- A piece of free choice after 1945. It is not necessary to memorize this work. Applicants must provide the corresponding piano scores for the works they are going to perform.
For any questions or if you need help, you can contact us at admisiones@escuelareinasofia.es
The participation of Florent Boffard has the support of the French Embassy in Spain and the French Institute.
Admission
The only selection criterion is the talent of the candidate. The process consists of several phases:
1. Online Registration
2. Preselection
3. Audition
The registration period for the 2025-2026 auditions is closed, but do not miss the opportunity to be informed about the 2026-2027 auditions.
Complete the form and receive all the details to take the first step towards your musical future. Your talent matters to us!