Schumann, Pilgrimage of the rose

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Introduction

Opus 112 is one of Schumann’s later works. It is related closely to another project which never saw the light of day, an oratorio devoted to Luther. This work is out of the ordinary in that it combines oratorios, lieder and opera. The simple storyline, drawn from a fairytale written by the poet Moritz Horn, is transformed by the music into an allegory, in the manner of the Scenes of Faust. We will work on the version accompanied by piano. Studying this composition provides an opportunity to approach all of Schumann’s solo voice repertoire forms: from the aria with small ensemble to the choral form. 

Schedule

Audition

February 12, 2008

Session

From Thursday, March 20 to Tuesday, March 25, 2008

From Friday, June 27 to Thursday, July 3, 2008

From Monday, September 22 to Wednesday, September 24, 2008

i.e. 16 days of training

Public presentation

Fenêtre sur cour[s] on Monday, June 30, 2008

A concert as part of the Saison musicale on Saturday, September 27, 2008

Coaching

Geoffroy Jourdain, musical director of chamber choir Les Cris de Paris

Anne Le Bozec, leader singer

Places available for

8 singers, all tessituras

Teaching

Theoretical teaching

Context approach to the work in all of Schumann’s compositions.

Practical teaching

Based on the vocal forms of Pilgrimage of the Rose, study of the Volkslieder and the Romanzen und Balladen, work on solo voice in the various registers composed by Schumann, ensemble work (1 per voice), work on the choral form (1 or 2 per voice).

Method

Alternating collective lessons (ensemble and choral form work), workshops for the study of “roles” and small ensembles, private lessons (vocal preparation).

Tariff terms

Financial participation consists of

	a mandatory entry fee
	mandatory membership in the Amis de Royaumont association
	training expenses and accommodation expenses

This training course is not refundable under the AFDAS program.

Funding for training fees

for salaried workers (full or part-time): via employers’ ongoing training programs.

	for job seekers: please enquire at your local government employmentagency and related organisms.
	for Rmistes: via the general councils. Please enquire at the corresponding departments.

If you are a funding beneficiary, you will need to pay a total amount of 360 €.

Financial assistance

The Amis de Royaumont association awards a bursary to artists less than 26 years of age who are not yet engaged in regular professional activity. These funds are awarded by a committee, upon presentation of a dossier (résumé, motivation letter).

If you are a beneficiary of this funding, you will need to pay a total amount of 360 €.

For participants not eligible for any other funding, the Foundation awards study bursaries upon request and presentation of a dossier.

If you are a beneficiary of this funding, you will need to pay a total amount of 710 €.