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VdGSNE Spring Workshop: Music of the Württemberg Court and Beyond
The Viola da Gamba Society’s spring workshop led by Long & Away is open to singers, viol players of all levels, Baroque violinists, and continuo instruments. Long & Away’s interest in the Württemberg court began with the discovery of a treasure trove of music for viols and voices by Samuel Capricornus, who was Kapellmeister there from 1657 to 1665. Further digging into the history of the court of Württemberg reveals a deep commitment to music over the centuries. The court… Find out more »
$50
Los Angeles Baroque – Come Together! LAB’s all-day workshop for viols, violins and others
This Memorial Day LAB hosts its first viol consort workshop led by LAB’s Artistic Directors Lindsey Strand-Polyak & Alexa Haynes-Pilon for viol players and others to come together to play in viol consort and broken consort (a mix of viols and other instrument families) formation. The workshop is supported by a grant from the Viola da Gamba Society of America. In this informal, light-hearted workshop we will explore the sounds of viol consort and broken consort repertoire. The day is open to… Find out more »
SFEMS Baroque Workshop
A Grand Musical Tour – Music and Dance of Courts and Chapels from Vienna to Paris and Beyond Come with us at the SFEMS Baroque Workshop 2018 on a Grand Tour exploring solemn sacred music of the Habsburg Emperors, inspiring dances of the French court, and divine music for organ from Amsterdam. Work with our internationally acclaimed faculty on Baroque dance and its musical implications, enjoy the exquisite Brombaugh Organ in the Green Music Center’s Schroeder Hall, and for Early Brass musicians, work… Find out more »
$45
Baroque Music Festival Corona del Mar 2018: Stylus Phantasticus – 17th-Century Chamber Music
Harmonically adventurous and texturally rich chamber music from Bertali, Buxtehude, Biber, Gesualdo and Schmelzer and others. Performed by violinists Elizabeth Blumenstock (director), Jolianne von Einem and Andrew McIntosh, violist Rob Diggins, gamba players Heather Vorwerck and Mary Springfels, and harpsichordist Ian Pritchard. Preceded by brass music in the Gardens at 7:15 pm and followed by a reception. Book a Festival Subscription to receive premium seating for all five concerts and an invitation to the exclusive Festival Finale dinner at the Farmhouse Restaurant Roger’s Gardens, Corona del Mar. Elizabeth Blumenstock is a longtime concertmaster, soloist and… Find out more »
$50
Baroque Music Festival Corona del Mar 2018: Les Petits Concerts – 18th-Century Parisian Chamber Music
David Shostac (flute), Lara Wickes (oboe), Elizabeth Blumenstock (violin), Michael Kaufman (cello) and Gabriel Arregui (harpsichord) perform solo sonatas and chamber works by Rameau, Telemann, Leclair and their contemporaries. Preceded by brass music in the Gardens at 7:15 pm and followed by a reception. Book a Festival Subscription to receive premium seating for all five concerts and an invitation to the exclusive Festival Finale dinner at the Farmhouse Restaurant Roger’s Gardens, Corona del Mar. Find out more »
$40
Baroque Music Festival Corona del Mar 2018: Festival Finale – Handel’s Orlando
Sopranos Amanda Keenan and Josefien Stoppelenburg, alto Robin Bier, countertenor Clifton Massey, and bass Graham Bier join the Festival Orchestra directed by Elizabeth Blumenstock in a concert version of Handel’s charming “magic” opera, accompanied by an entertaining narrative spoken by Jon Lee Keenan. Sung in Italian with English narration. Preceded by brass music on the patio at 3:15 pm and followed by a reception. Book a Festival Subscription to receive premium seating for all five concerts and an invitation to the exclusive Festival… Find out more »
Mountain Collegium 2018
Mountain Collegium, a weeklong workshop of early and folk music and dance, was the inspiration of George Kelischek, an instrument builder who began his wood-working career as an apprentice cabinetmaker in post-war Germany. In 1972, George and Rosemarie Kelischek held the first Mountain Collegium in Brasstown with two faculty – George himself and Arnold “Arnie” Grayson – for community members and a single paying student. In 2003, the workshop moved to Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC, where it remains… Find out more »
SFEMS Medieval Renaissance Workshop
Pilgrimages from Albion to Iberia Medieval and Renaissance pilgrims trekked across Europe to shrines in Canterbury, Montserrat, and Santiaga de Compostella, singing, dancing, loving, sinning, and praying for salvation all along the way. This year we will explore the great music of Spanish and English pilgrims, both sacred and . . . not so much. So brush up on your Chaucer, cantigas, motets, love songs, dances, and don’t forget to bring your copy of the Llibre Vermell de Montserrat. Faculty… Find out more »
SFEMS Recorder Workshop, Week II
Week II – From Master to Student: Passing on a Tradition July 22 – 28, 2018 Recorder workshop directors: Rotem Gilbert and Hanneke van Proosdij Directed by recorder players Rotem Gilbert and Hanneke van Proosdij, the SFEMS Recorder Workshop is located in the intimate setting of St. Albert’s Priory on the border of Oakland and Berkeley, California. This workshop features every aspect of music making for the recorder, including technique classes, Renaissance recorder consort, medieval to… Find out more »
56th Conclave of the Viola da Gamba Society of America
The VdGSA’s 56th annual week-long workshop for viola da gamba players at all levels. Participants may take up to 4 classes per day, attend concerts and lectures, perform in the student concert, meet instrument builders and try out their viols, visit a viol doctor, get bows rehaired, and browse the offerings of vendors of music and accessories. Attended by about 180 students and 21 teachers, the Conclave is a wonderful week to make music and rekindle old friendships and make… Find out more »