An inclusive course for all to experience Gregorian chant in a friendly, entertaining, informative and enjoyable context. A shared exploration of its music and cultural history, works towards daily performances of a meditative chant sequence. Tutor: John Rowlands-Pritchard.
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2 events,This course will explore the early history of the solo Sonata, from the era of Merula and Fontana through to Bach and Handel. Participants will study the arts of melody, accompaniment and the interface between them. Tutors: Naomi Burrell, Gavin Kibble, Satoko Doi-Luck. |
3 events,A course in one of Scotland’s most famous churches, centred on the music of Vincente Lusitano (c.1520-1561), a Portuguese composer of African descent. |
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3 events,An immersive exploration of lute songs from around 1600 in Northern Europe - centred on John Dowland’s best-beloved "First Book of Songes", but also welcoming repertoire from lands that he visited, finding great acclaim in music-loving courts. Open to singers of all ranges - soloists and ensemble voices - as well as lutenists, this course... This upper-voice (SSA/SSAA) ensemble singing weekend, led by Rory Wainwright Johnston, is built around detailed, small-ensemble choral work, drawing on repertoire from the early Baroque through to the present day. |
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1 event,Intermediate and Upper Intermediate. Run by Jacqui Robertson-Wade and Alison Kinder. |
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1 event,An un-tutored course for experienced singers and players of early instruments. Non-fixed ensembles of recorders and viols form the main part of the week with a variety of small singing groups depending on participants. Evening sessions for all are conducted and include music for instruments and voices. |
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