Frescobaldi’s Toccate
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Presentation
The workshop proposed here will focus on the two books of Toccate by Girolamo Frescobaldi. Frescobaldi is one of the most significant keyboard composers of the 17th century, and perhaps the first to write consciously for keyboard in the style of the seconda prattica, as attested by parts of the sizeable prefaces to his works.
The aim of this workshop will be to offer the entire group of participants study of the complete two books by Frescobaldi, devoting particular attention to the aspects of rhetorics, interpretation and technique (phrasings, articulation, fingerings).
The Frescobaldi's Toccate are to be found within the valuable holdings of the François Lang Music Library, to which workshop participants will have enhanced access as well as to the holdings concerning study of keyboard repertory.
Theoretical instruction
Reading and commentary of the various prefaces by Frescobaldi and discussion of the period treatises.
Practical instruction
Study of the two volumes of Frescobaldi's Toccate.
Method
Individual and group lessons.
Faculty
Fabio Bonizzoni, harpsichord
Christine Jeanneret, musicologist
Calendar
Audition
Wednesday 2 February 2011
Sessions
Wednesday 4 through Sunday 8 May 2011
Monday 22 through Friday 26 August 2011
for a total of 10 days of instruction
Public presentations
Fenêtres sur cour(s) on Sunday 8 May 2011, Friday 26 August 2011
Places available for
> 6 keyboardists: harpsichord, organ, piano
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 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 374 € remains at your expense.