REGISTRATION
within 10 december 2026
SELECTION AUDITIONS
from 1 september to 30 november 2026
START
7 january 2027
Presentation of the Master
The Master in Music and Performing Arts provides activities related to musical analysis and research into traditional styles, combined with advanced training in the field of live performance studies. Students can acquire a comprehensive education in theater through the study of disciplines related to professional techniques, dramaturgy, literature, directing, acting, dance, set design, and performance practices, including through workshop activities. Furthermore, to optimize preparation for a professional career, the Master’s program offers an in-depth study of the functional relationship between mind and body and of Arts Management, with a particular focus on relationships within cultural systems.
Furthermore, the Career Center will offer a valuable support in the professional career of the student and will provide support in the transition from the academic career to the labour market. In order to provide opportunities for artistic experience, the university will participate in a collaboration network featuring international agencies for artists and theatres, festivals, cultural exchange events.
Target Students and Career Opportunities
I level: Training for the improvement of the candidate's musical technique and for the enrichment of professional artistic skills.
The purpose of the I Level Master in Music and Performing Arts is to offer preparatory orientation for professional artistic training aimed at young artists.
The course represents a wonderful opportunity to enter the international music and arts scene, and to start a professional and teaching career.
Teaching methods
Attendance: A minimum attendance rate of 80% is required. In the event of an absence, 20% of the coursework may be made up through distance learning (FAD).
Educational Activities: Includes individual and group lessons, group activities, individual (practical) study, workshops, an internship, a final performance (recital), and a final dissertation.
Admission
The candidates applying for the the Master must have attained:
- Bachelor's degree (180 CFU) in musical, artistic or related disciplines
- Equivalent first level AFAM diploma
- Foreign qualification recognised as equivalent through CIMEA evaluation
- Musical skills certified through audition/portfolio
Tuition
The annual tuition, without tax benefits, for the registration to the Master is € 7.000
Enrolment
Students wishing to enrol may request an appointment with the Postgraduate Office by calling +39 06 3400 6000 or by email TO the following address: segreteriapostgraduate@unilink.it
Director: c.park@unilink.it Coordinator: g.kim@unilink.it
Internal Faculty
The internal Faculty is comprised of professors with over-five-year professional experience on the subject matter.
Scientific Director
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Cristina Park Hyo Kang
Deputy Director
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Diego Jeong
Coordinator
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Chiara Kim
Head of the International Office in Seoul, South Korea
EDUCATIONAL OFFER
Opera Singing, Musical, Pop and Jazz Singing, Opera Coach, Instruments (Piano, Strings, Winds), Choral Singing, Conduction, Music Education, Art Management, Lutherie
| Course | Old SSD | New SSD | CFU | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musicology and History of Music | L-ART/07 | PEMM-01/C | 10 | Exam |
| Applied performing arts disciplines | L-ART/05 | PEMM-01/A | 20 | Exam |
| Theatrology and Ethnomusicology | L-ART/05 | PEMM-01/A | 3 | Exam |
| Event and performance management | SECS-P/08 | ECON-07/A | 3 | Exam |
| Pedagogy - music didactics | L-ART/07 | PEMM-01/C | 2 | Eligibility |
| Performing Arts, Music, Film and Media (psychological and neuro-cognitive) | L-ART/06 | PEMM-01/B | 6 | Eligibility |
| Language (Italian, English) - 1 optional language | L-LIN/12 | ITAL-01/A ANGL-01/C |
3 | Eligibility |
| Workshop - Recital | 10 | Exam | ||
| Final Dissertation | 3 | |||
| Total | 60 |
Articulation of specializations
Vocal Area
Opera Singing: Perfection of the Italian bel canto art, opera repertoire, collaboration with opera houses, masterclasses with international artists.
Musical Theatre: Specific vocal techniques, acting and singing, dance for musicals, preparation for the contemporary theatre market.
Canto Pop e Jazz: Improvvisazione vocale, songwriting, tecniche microfoniche, produzione discografica, performance dal vivo.
Pop and Jazz Singing: Vocal improvisation, songwriting, microphone techniques, record production, live performance.
Instrumental area
Opera Coach: Opera coaching, vocal coaching, musical direction, collaboration with opera houses, complete opera repertoire.
Piano: Solo perfectioning, chamber music, accompaniment, piano teaching, repertoire from baroque to contemporary.
Strings and Winds: Orchestral specialization, chamber music, instrumental teaching, preparation for professional auditions.
Direction Area
Choir Direction: Choral conducting techniques, management of vocal ensembles, sacred and secular repertoire, direction of large ensembles.
Conducting: Orchestral conducting techniques, score study, musical leadership, symphonic and operatic repertoire.
Management Area
Art Management: Management of cultural institutions, cultural marketing, fundraising, production of artistic events, culture economy.
Direction Area
Theatre Direction: Principles of theatre direction, dramaturgical analysis, directing actors, contemporary stage innovation.
Opera Direction: Opera direction, musical dramaturgy, collaboration with conductors, modern opera production.
Artistic Crafts Area
Stringed instruments: construction of stringed instruments, restoration, instrument acoustics, Italian craft tradition, construction innovation.