In 2008 the third edition of Luca Francesconi's Workshop of musical invention was realized; Stresa EARlab 2008 organized also a masterclass entitled Sound and Idea - New instrumental practice of 21^st Century music, held by Irvine Arditti.

• Stresa EARlab 2008 - Workshop of musical invention

• Stresa EARlab 2008 - Sound and Idea

The Stresa Music Academy 2008 courses were realized with the support of Fondazione Comunitaria del VCO