THE COURSES

SINGING
Teacher GLORIA BANDITELLI
The course is open to all singers interested in the repertoire of the XVII and XVIII century, and especially in the recitar cantando and mannerism. The students can choose themselves the songs they would like to sing. Special attention will be given to the authors of the “seconda prattica” such as Caccini and Monteverdi. One of the main activities will be the ensemble music, in collaboration with teachers of other courses and accompanied by a cymbalist.[TEACHING CURRICULUM]

FLUTE
Teacher LAURA PONTECORVO
The course is designed both for beginners and advanced level flautists interested in practicing pieces from the Baroque and Classical repertoire. We envisage the participation of flautists interested in XVIII century repertoire even if they do not own this particular instrument which will be supplied by the teacher and placed at the participants disposal. The choice of the repertoire is totally open but we suggest the preparation of XVIII century pieces in different styles. One of the main activities will be the ensemble music, in collaboration with teachers of other courses and accompanied by a cymbalist.[TEACHING CURRICULUM]

LUTE
Teacher EVANGELINA MASCARDI
The course is open to instrumentalists interested in the repertoire of the XVI, XVII, XVIII and the beginning of the XIX century for lute, guitar, theorbo, vihuela and archlute. All instrumentalists interested in taking this course are welcome, even if they do not own this particular instrument. The repertoire choice is open and will be based especially on the solo repertoire, chamber and basso continuo music. One of the main activities will be the ensemble music, in collaboration with teachers of other courses and accompanied by a cymbalist.[TEACHING CURRICULUM]

VIOLIN
Teacher RICCARDO MINASI
The course is open to violinists with either an antique or a modern instrument and who are interested in a repertoire from the XVII to the XIX century. Special attention will be paid to the Italian repertoire: reduction, ornaments, bowing and techniques of each historical period. One of the main activities will be the ensemble music, in collaboration with teachers of other courses and accompanied by a cymbalist.
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VIOLONCELLO
Teacher ANDREA FOSSA'
The course is open to violoncellists interested in XVII and XVIII century, solo and basso continuo violoncello repertoire. Attention will be paid to the practice of basso continuo and to ensemble music, in collaboration with teachers of other courses and accompanied by a cymbalist.
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HARPSICHORD AND BASSO CONTINUO
Teacher SALVATORE CARCHIOLO
Apart from some harpsichord experience, the course requires good keyboard technique from the student. Basic techniques of touch and harpsichord articulation will be involved as well as the problems regarding historical technical considerations related to the works which the students will present. The rudiments of basso continuo will also be elaborated. The course will also be based in a special, but not exclusive way on the Italian harpsichord repertoire of the early Seventeenth century. As far as the basso continuo course is concerned, the development of the Italian accompaniment style from its origins until the early Eighteenth century (realization of a non-indicated bass accompaniment, basso continuo in harmony and counterpoint, stylistic declination of the basso continuo in different kind of vocal and instrumental music, “stile pieno”, etc…) will be addressed. All students, regardless of level, are invited to present a list of the works they would like to play during the lessons in advance to the teacher.
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RECORDER
Teacher DANIËL BRÜGGEN
The course will deal with technical aspects involving the control of breathing and posture techniques, acoustical characteristics of the recorder and the imitation of different instrumental styles. It will be focused also in the 'story line' or 'script' of the sonata and in its way to remain simple and effective.
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XVI th and XVII th CENTURY FRENCH AND ITALIAN DANCE
Teacher GLORIA GIORDANO
The course is focused on the study of French and Italian technique, style and choreographic repertoire between XVIth and XVIIth century. From the easiest round dances through the choreographic elaboration in chain of the French tradition (Arbeau) to the more refined performances based on the essays of the Italian maestro: Caroso and Negri (Ballets, Cascarde and Gagliarde). Lessons are available to dancers, singers, musicians, actors, and to all who have some experience in the field of early dance as well as to those who are making their first steps in this repertoire. Some basic dance skills are a requirement. If necessary the teacher will organize the students in different levels.
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ORGAN
Teacher ADRIANO FALCIONI
The course, dedicated to Italian and German music from XVI to XX century, is open to Italian and foreign organists of every level and age.
During the lessons the following two instruments will be used:
1) the antique Organ by Benvenuti / Densi (1582) in Orte Cathedral
2) the Cortinovis & Corna Organ in Giove’s Parish Church
The course, taking into account the diversities of the two instruments, foresees two different programmes:
Orte – study of composers such as Frescobaldi, Pasquini, Storace, Kerll, Muffat, Pachelbel, Haendel;
Giove - works by pre-Bach composers chosen from (Bruhns, Böhm, Lübeck, Buxtehude); Bach (Integrale organistica); Mendelssoh (Three Preludes and Fugues Op. 37, Six Sonate Op. 65); Hindemith (Sonate I, II, III).
The timetable of the lessons will be arranged according to the number of enrolled students and will be communicated on the first day of the course. A concert prize will be awarded to the best student during the 2009 music season “ I Vespri di Maggio”.
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