New issue of A Tutto Arco – no. 32

It is with immense pleasure that we announce the possibility of downloading the new issue from the members' area A TUTTO ARCO.

In this issue, you will find contributions that look at the present and future of ESTA Italia, reflections on music pedagogy, artistic testimonies, and projects dedicated to inclusion.

The contents of this issue

Editorial — Ursula Schaa
An introduction to the special issue celebrating 50 years of ESTA Italia, and a reflection on the association's new challenges: research, pedagogical innovation, inclusivity, and continuous professional development.

Hippocrates for Musicians. Estay Italy fifty years later — Antonello Farulli 
A reflection on the association's journey from its founding to the present day, through the account of the 50th anniversary celebrations and the ideas that will guide ESTA in the coming years.

ESTA Italy 50 years — Satu Jalas
A personal testimony charting the association's history through the memories of some of its key figures, from the birth of the "Incontri sul Palcoscenico" (Encounters on Stage) to the first Italian Playdays.

Teaching musical interpretation from the very first steps — Cristina Bellu 
An in-depth look at the latest research on teaching musical interpretation and how to develop expressive and artistic skills from the very beginning of instrumental study.

Playday 2026 — Giulia Fabris
The account of the 2026 edition of Playday, hosted in Valeggio sul Mincio, and a reflection on the educational value of ensemble music and the national growth of the project.

Cello — Valentina Irlando 
An intense personal account of the relationship with the cello, the strength of will, and music's ability to transform fragility into an expressive resource.

When Music Becomes an Encounter — Elena Saccomandi 
A contribution dedicated to inclusive teaching, music as a tool for relationships, and the value of the orchestra as a space for shared growth for all children and young people.

Book Launch: “When One Teaches, Two Learn” — Eloise Hellyer
The author presents her book dedicated to music education, addressing topics such as the role of the teacher, educational sensitivity, motivation, and the human aspects of the teaching relationship.

Happy reading!

ESTA Italy