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Participants attending the 2026 Cortona Sessions will enjoy twelve days of intensive exploration of contemporary music, collaboration, and what it takes to make a career as a 21st-century musician. Below are all of the details about the 2025 Sessions. Applications are available on individual program pages. Applications are due by TBA.

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  • The beautiful Akoesticum facilities in the city of Ede, Netherlands

    https://akoesticum.org/

  • 2026 Information TBA

    January 1, 2025: Cortona Prize deadline
    January 25, 2025: Cortona Prize Winner announced
    February 8, 2025: Sessions Applications close
    March 1, 2025: Application decisions announced
    March 15, 2025: Deposit payment/confirmation deadline
    April 15, 2025: Second payment due
    May 15, 2025: Payment due in full
    June 15, 2025: Composition submissions due

  • Applications are due TBA.

    Learn more about The Cortona Prize.

  • Click here for info on tuition, food and lodging:
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