Stabat Mater by Pergolesi and by Caffaro
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Presentation
The Stabat Mater by Pergolesi, a landmark work within the Neapolitan style, exerted considerable influence on the European 18th century. Composed in 1736, it yet inspired Mozart a half-century hence. In our day, from what angle should this crucial work from the Baroque repertory be approached?
Jérôme Correas has chosen to draw a parallel between the Stabat Mater of Pergolesi and that of Pasquale Caffaro, another Neapolitan musician who is very poorly known today and whose work, at a time of triumph for Classical music, offers an alternative to the model of his elder colleague, allowing us -given the same text and musical structure- to grasp how an original language has little by little been transformed, becoming the mode of expression used by all composers from the end of the 18th century.
By calling in a specialist in 17th century Neapolitan painting, an opportunity will be given to draw a parallel between two modes of expression that use the same codes, colors and forms, a valuable light to grasp all of the interpretative options within these genres of representative music.
Entirely devoted to the pictural expression of sentiments, Neapolitan music, in chiaroscuro countenance inspired of Caravaggio as is painting, may just reveal some of its secrets to us.
Theoretical instruction
Study of the specificity of the Neapolitan style (vocality, harmony, ornamentation), presentation of Neapolitan painting as an aid to contextualization and interpretation (expression of the passions, rhetorics, range of colors).
Practical instruction
Interpretative study of the theatrality of sacred music in 18th century in Napoli. Work on the duo form (Pergolesi) and on the 3 -or 5- voice ensemble (Caffaro) as to text, ensemble sound, dynamics and contrasts. Examination of the specifics of Italianate pronunciation of Latin. Study of other religious pieces by Caffaro.
Method
Individual and group lessons with Jérôme Correas assisted by the vocal coach and Latin coach. Rehearsals with continuo, followed by the orchestra Les Paladins.
Faculty
Jérôme Correas, artistic director of Les Paladins
Barbara Nestola, Latin diction
Emilie Beck, art historian, specialist in Neapolitan painting
Brice Sailly, musical assistant
Calendar
Auditions
Thursday 16 December, Friday 17 December 2010
Sessions
Wednesday 20 through Monday 25 April 2011
Friday 29 April through Monday 2 May 2011
for a total of 10 days of instruction
Public presentation
Fenêtre sur cour[s] on Monday 2 May 2011
Professional career insertion
Concert tour 2011-2012
Places available for
5 singers:
> 2 sopranos
> 1 contralto or 1 countertenor
> 1 tenor
> 1 bass
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.
This session is not covered by an AFDAS agreement.
Financial aid for tuition
› 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.