Du 16/04/2010 au 18/04/2010
The 19th century was an age of new developments. In the musical arena, there was a shift from the traditional protective environment of secular and religious leaders to a democratic system.
Between 1795 and 1845, most major European cities founded conservatories modelled on the Conservatoire de Paris to train new generations of professional musicians. In Paris, the very first pedagogic method specifically for brass instruments was born!
From that day on, musicians would be trained as orchestral musicians and as virtuosi,…
Because of its technological developments, the 19th century can be called revolutionary for brass players, with innovations in instrument building taking on never-before-seen proportions. The invention of the valve and the innovative work of, among others, the Belgian Adolphe Sax (1814-1894), working in Paris, marked a new age.
Composers combined the ‘old instruments’ with the ‘new creations’, or resolutely opted for the latter’s new timbres. One of these ‘early adopters’ was Hector Berlioz (1803-1869), a fierce advocate of innovation in both his theoretical works (Grand Traité d’instrumentation et d’orchestration modernes, 1844) and his compositions (Symphonie Fantastique, 1830).
In short, it was a fascinating musical age, but it was also a quest for new playing techniques, new timbres and a new repertoire.
During this course, the instructors will acquaint you with particular playing techniques, instruments and the 19th-century repertoire including some lesser-known works. You’ll play the instruments using appropriate mouthpieces, coached by members of the Orchestre des Champs-Elysées.
Instructors
Alain De Rudder, Luc Bergé, Wim Becu and Marc Girardot (members of l’Orchestre des Champs-Elysées)
Level
Music students at high level (“hogeschool”/conservatory); professional musicians interested in the 19th-century instruments described and their repertoire.
Forces
Trumpet, cornet à piston, cor à piston, trombone, ophicleide
Extra
A 19th-century instrument can be borrowed for the duration of the lab, but supplies are limited
Number of participants
Max. 25
Dates
Friday 16 April (10:00 a.m.) through Sunday 18 April 2010 (6 p.m.)
Final concert
Sunday 18 April at 4:00 p.m.
Fee
195 euro, including meals.
There is free accommodation in the Zwartzusterklooster in Lier (near Antwerp), although it is very simple (shared bathrooms). Please indicate on the registration form if you would like to make use of this opportunity.
Lieu : Stedelijke Academie voor Muziek, Woord en Dans, Gasthuisvest 50, 3200 Lier (Belgium)
Website : http://www.musica.be/Default.aspx?tabid=13257&language=en-US