The Aesthetics class studies musical repertoires by linking them to the discourse they generate, to the currents of ideas of their time, or to other art forms with which they interact, adopting the threefold point of view of composition, performance and reception. This class is aimed at musicologists, performers and composers who wish to deepen their understanding of music. At the end of their course, students can move into teaching and research, as well as musical practice and mediation.

In years 3 and 4, sound recording workshops in partnership with students in the master's cycle of the Jazz and Improvised Music class enable students to master the various aspects of sound recording as part of a jazz or improvised music project. Through these experiences, as well as masterclasses, they acquire method and confidence in the choice and implementation of sound recording devices, in line with both artistic and technical issues.

This course provides the theoretical, analytical, aesthetic and practical fundamentals of any classical music recording project. The course illustrates the issues involved in the artistic direction of a recording, through the choice of takes and the construction of an edit.

In years 3 and 4, numerous days devoted to orchestral sound recording as part of Conservatoire partnerships and productions enable students to master the various aspects of sound recording as part of an acoustic musical project. Through these experiences, they acquire method and confidence in the choice and implementation of sound recording devices, in line with both artistic and technical issues.