One of the world’s premiere educational programs dedicated to the creation and performance of contemporary music, the Cortona Sessions is a destination for emerging composers and performers seeking to collaborate, learn, grow, and create. The Sessions provide participants with an inspiring and supportive environment in which new music is explored in all its possible forms.
Over the course of twelve days, we gather as a group to enjoy dozens of thrilling musical performances, engage in thought-provoking discussions about musical creativity and careers in the arts, and build the relationships that will shape our future musical lives. At the Cortona Sessions, we use our music-making to promote sharing, friendship, excitement, learning, and love. We strive for musical excellence in an atmosphere of community and compassion. We hope you will join us.
OUR PEOPLE
2025 FACULTY
PERFORMANCE
flute - SARAH BRADY | clarinet - Gregory Oakes | SAXOPHONE - GEOFFREY DEIBEL
violin - Ari Streisfeld | cello - jason calloway | Voice - RACHEL CALLOWAY
percussion - mike compitello | piano - Brianna Matzke | piano - winston choi
CONDUCTING
CHRIS YOUGHOON KIM
COMPOSITION
ANTHONY R. GREEN | TINA TALLON
SPECIAL GUEST
ANNE LA BERGE
FELLOWS OF THE CORTONA SESSIONS
Fellows of the Cortona Sessions have created their own new music concert series, joined university faculties, entered contemporary performance programs at leading conservatories, been winners of major composition prizes, and worked alongside many of the leading voices in contemporary music today.
THE HISTORY OF THE SESSIONS
To learn more about past Sessions programming, fellows, and faculty, check out our Guidebooks!
