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Options within the master Piano

Starting in the 2025-2026 academic year, the Master's programme in Piano will offer you a range of options to explore. You can now choose between piano solo, chamber music & accompaniment, and opera rehearsal. You also have the option of pursuing an educational Master's degree through the Education option. Below you will find an overview of the options within the Master's programme in Piano.

Educational Master's – piano option

If you aspire to a career in arts education and want to pass on your passion for music to the next generation of musicians, read more about our educational Master's in Music here.

Master's in Piano – piano solo option 

Within this option, you will follow the standard package of courses for the Master's in Piano and supplement this with 15 credits worth of optional subjects. You can focus on research in the arts (through the courses Research Activities and additional courses in music theory and culture), on further developing your creative spirit (through courses such as Interdisciplinary Project, Electronic Improvisation, Introduction to Digital Skills), or on solo piano playing (through 

Master in Piano –  chamber music & accompaniment option

Do you enjoy the social and musical interaction with fellow musicians and the energy of working in a team? Then the chamber music and accompaniment option is the ideal path for you, providing you with extensive practical knowledge and a good understanding of the career opportunities in the field. 
In this option, you combine the standard package of courses from the Master's programme in piano with a set of optional subjects that will further train you as a professional chamber musician and piano accompanist. Specific subjects include: song studio, additional chamber music, accompaniment & coaching (where you will be actively employed as an accompanist, especially in instrument classes) and conducting.
Please note: This option is only available if you pass the piano entrance exam and the additional sight-reading test.

Master's in Piano - Opera Accompanist Option

Do you aspire to a career in opera (as a conductor, accompanist or choir director) and/or as a recital partner for singers in particular? This focus will prepare you specifically for this. 
In this option, you combine the standard package of courses from the Master's programme in Piano with a set of optional subjects that will further train you to become a professional opera accompanist, répétiteur or choir conductor. Specific subjects include: Accompaniment training, Language coaching & voice training, Accompaniment & coaching (where you will be actively employed as an accompanist, especially in singing classes) and conducting.
Please note: This option is only available if you pass the piano entrance exam and the additional sight-reading test.