cortona sessions
for new music
Ede, Netherlands
July 19–August 1, 2026
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 ten 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.
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our people
The Cortona Sessions is made great by all of the incredible people and musicians that have been a part of it since 2010.
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.
2025 Faculty
COMPOSITION
Anthony R. Green, composition director & co-artistic director
Tina Tallon
Anne La Berge, 2025 special guest
PERFORMANCE
Sarah Brady, flute
Greg Oakes, clarinet
Geoffrey Deibel, saxophone
Ari Streisfeld, violin & co-artistic director
Jason Calloway, cello
Rachel Calloway, mezzo soprano
Michael Compitello, percussion
Winston Choi, piano
Brianna Matzke, piano
CONDUCTING
Chris Younghoon Kim
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