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International Piano Competition “Franz Liszt” – Mario Zanfi Prize
The Conservatorio di Musica Arrigo Boito announces the 12th edition of the International Piano Competition “Franz Liszt” – Mario Zanfi Prize, to be held in Parma, Italy, from December 1 to 6, 2026.
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EASY MO Consortium Consultation on 19 June
The EASY MO Task Force invites all internal users to an online consultation on 19 June to share updates, gather feedback, and plan future steps for the platform. Additionally, users can look forward to the annual in-person EASY workshop in Trento on 2 September, with registrations opening in early June alongside the IRC Meeting.
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Call for contributions Congress – Last Chance
AEC is inviting members to help shape the 2026 Annual Congress in Hamburg by submitting proposals for its first-ever open Call for Contributions by 10 June. Under the motto "Talk Less, Participate More," this is a unique opportunity for students, teachers, and leaders to co-create an interactive program focused on responsive education and relevant artistic practices.
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An AI-Powered Robot Conductor for the MUSIC4D Project: Human-Robot RoBoCon
The MUSIC4D project recently blurred the lines between classical music and technology during a groundbreaking workshop at the University of Calabria, featuring a live co-performance between a human orchestra and the AI-driven RoBoCon robot. Funded by NextGenerationEU, this initiative explores the "ultimate frontier" of human-robot artistic collaboration, using emotional feedback and real-time gesture tracking to redefine the future of symphonic performance.
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AEC and EPASA Join Forces to Advocate for a Stronger, More Accessible Erasmus+
AEC and EPASA have released a joint statement outlining key priorities to make the Erasmus+ programme more inclusive, digital-ready, and less administratively burdensome for the arts sector. This advocacy effort was further amplified at the Erasmus+ Coalition meeting in Brussels, where AEC joined European partners to push for a stronger, better-funded programme in the upcoming EU budget.
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AEC Advocacy Update: AgoraEU and the Culture Compass
AEC is actively advocating for robust funding and structural visibility for higher music education as negotiations intensify for the EU’s next long-term budget and the new AgoraEU programme. This update highlights AEC’s ongoing work to shape the EU Artists’ Charter and the upcoming AI strategy to ensure they reflect the specific needs of the music education sector.
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Survey on the eligibility for recognition of supplementary orchestral practice courses
AEC is launching a survey to explore how member institutions are adapting orchestral training to include new repertoires, such as film, media, and gaming, and innovative performance formats. We invite Heads of Orchestral Studies to share their insights by 15 July to help map the current landscape of external course recognition and the evolving professional needs of young musicians.
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Artistic research under the spotlight: recordings of five webinars just published!
: From doctoral supervision to whale-song composition, five webinars highlight current debates, practices, and collaborations in artistic research.
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Survey on the transition from Higher Music Education Institutions to Professional Life
This survey explores how students and recent graduates experience the transition from HMEIs to working in the professional sphere.
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Call for member – AEC PJP Working Group
The AEC is seeking representatives from its member institutions to apply for the AEC Pop and Jazz Platform Working Group.
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