Reflecting on our third edition of the Reschio Music Scholarship
A journey of empowering young musicians and nurturing artistic growth in Umbria and beyond
Music flows throughout Reschio’s undulating landscapes, a cohesive soundscape shaped over the years by its Maestro. This is cultivated by the Reschio Music Scholarship, which marked its third edition last year, and saw a quintet victorious.
Established to offer young musicians practical licenses for their education and opening doors to the professional world, applications are invited from students at the conservatories of Perugia and Terni, Siena Jazz University, and from Umbrians studying both in Italy and abroad. From roughly thirty applicants, four finalists are chosen to audition live at Reschio. Of these, ‘Quinto Elemento’ won the favour of the judges last year.
Formed at Siena Jazz University, the five-piece ensemble blends African-American, Afro-Cuban, and classical music traditions with a unique improvisational, jazz-infused style. Beyond technical mastery, these musicians were particularly adept at adapting their style to ever-shifting environments, a delicate yet vital measure of presence and sensitivity, key qualities for performing here.
The quintet received €5,000, a certificate, and a replica of an ancient bronze figurine unearthed on the Estate. Yet the Scholarship’s reach extends far beyond a single prize. Many finalists return to perform across Reschio, becoming part of its living soundscape. In this way, it continues Reschio’s tradition of patronage: nurturing emerging talent and ensuring that music remains woven into the fabric of the land itself
What’s on
Food as a Conscious Gesture
A brunch with Debora Fadoul and Corrado Assenza explored food as experience and connection
The Outdoor Reschio Cinema
Open-air cinema nights featuring Italian classics, new releases, and pizza under the stars
The Annual Reschio Summer Play is back
Stories, music, and dance unfold beneath the Umbrian stars
The Spring Affair: A Celebration of Craft, Culture, and Heritage
Honouring Ancient Traditions Through the Art of Household Habits and the Slow, Quiet Return of Spring
3-day New Year Jazz Festival
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Archery and Bowmaking
Echoes of the Middle Ages come alive in this three-day workshop led by Master Bowyers from Florence.
Reschio Open-Air Theatre
Laughter and applause are guaranteed, and all proceeds are donated to the Mascarade Foundation in Florence
The Outdoor Reschio Cinema
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Reschio Music Scholarship
Students from Umbrian conservatories and the Siena Jazz Academy perform across the estate in a series of open-air concerts
10th Reschio Inter-House Tennis Tournament
The Inter-House Tennis Tournament returns for its 10th edition, bringing spirited competition
Monastic Art
Guests will learn the secrets of egg tempera painting during a three-day workshop led by a Master of Art.