Eonta by Xenakis and its context
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Composers have often gone beyond the instrumental virtuosity acknowledged in their time. Eonta (1963) by Xenakis, the first masterwork composed for computer, is the very epitome of this endeavor in which writing requires mastery of new playing techniques. Devoted to the great contemporary classics in which the mind challenges the hand (Deuxième sonate for piano by Boulez, Sonate by Barraqué, Eonta etc.), this session led by Françoise Thinat and Jean-Philippe Wurtz offers a double training, in piano and in chamber music, with Wilhem Latchoumia, Jean-Frédéric Neuburger and the brass of the Linea Ensemble.
This workshop is intended for instrumentalists wishing to begin or pursue study of contemporary instrumental techniques.
Led by high-level specialists, it will also enable participants to become acquainted with Xenakis’ work Eonta, for piano trumpets and trombones.
(see the repertoire for brass)
Theoretical instruction
Lectures followed by discussion with the presenters; contextualization of the work within its era.
Practical instruction
Work on novel instrumental techniques in the contemporary repertory for each instrument (trumpet, trombone, piano); ensemble work with Eonta.
Method
Alternating individual and group work.
Faculty
Françoise Thinat, piano
Stephen Altoft, trumpet
Andrew Digby, trombone
Jean-Philippe Wurtz, musical director of Linea
with the participation of Wilhem Latchoumia and Jean-Frédéric Neuburger, piano
Calendar
Auditions
February-March 2011
Session
Sunday 21 through Saturday 27 August 2011for a total of 7 days of instruction
Public presentation
Fenêtre sur cour[s] on Saturday 27 August 2011
Places available for
> 5 pianists
> 5 trombonists
> 5 trumpet players
Fee Information
The cost-sharing fee is made up of a compulsory registration fee (including membership in the Association des amis de Royaumont and access to the François-Lang Music library), tuition, and boarding expenses.
An AFDAS agreement is pending for this session.
Financial aid for tuition
› for casual entertainment workers (intermittents du spectacle): through www.afdas.com/intermittents the AFDAS under the following conditions: 2 years in activity, 48 fee units (days) within France, as attested by payslips and Congés Spectacles certificates.
› for salaried employes (full or part time): via their employers’ continuing education programs.
› for the unemployed: instructions available from the local Pôle emploi office.› for RMI beneficiaries: via authorities in each département (Conseil Général) – contact the appropriate services for further information.
If you are eligible for such financial assistance, a total amount of 174 € remains at your expense.
Scholarships
Every year the Association des amis de Royaumont grants scholarships to artists under 29 years of age who do not yet have a regular professional activity.This grant is made by a commission on the basis of a portfolio (resume, letter of motivation).
If you are eligible for this scholarship from the Association des amis de Royaumont, a total amount of 174 € remains at your expense.
For participants who are not in a position to qualify for any other financial aid, the Foundation grants scholarship stipends on request and based on a portfolio.
If you are eligible for such financial assistance, a total amount of 314 € remains at your expense.