This intimate workshop is designed to give participants hands-on experience in Baroque technique and interpretation through masterclasses and coaching sessions. Players of all levels are welcome in this five-day Baroque immersion course. Solo practice time will be available for all participants.
Highlights
Singers: English Lute Song Project: solo songs of the Shakespearean era, rhetoric, performance practice and notation.
Harpsichord: solo repertoire, continuo skills, coached ensembles. No early keyboard experience required.
Violin: solo repertoire, coached ensembles, and introduction to period instruments.
Viola da Gamba: solo repertoire, consort playing, coached ensembles, and introduction to viol for string players.
Recorder: technique, period performance practice, solo repertoire, coached ensembles.
Lute: Intermediate to advanced players only. Participation in English Lute Song Project, and continuo for chamber ensembles.
Chamber music: all string players, wind players, and singers are encouraged to attend the afternoon sessions for Baroque ensemble coaching. Pre-formed groups are also welcome.
A session on historical tuning, temperaments, and maintenance will round out this week of Baroque music-making.
Artist Faculty Recital: Monday, June 15, 2015, 12:00pm
at First Presbyterian Church
2015 program:
To Delight the Soule and Eare
Masterpieces from 17th & 18th century Europe
Arthur Haas, Linda Quan, Martha McGaughey
For information and applications, including the brochure, fees, schedule, and reviews of the workshop, please visit The Virginia Baroque Performance Academy.
Location: First Presbyterian Church
17 Court Square, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Lodging options
Contact: Lynne Mackey, director e-mail
