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The widespread extension of the Roman Empire paved the multiple routes branching out from Rome to all of Europe and vice versa. The subsequent presence of the seat of Christianity made the magnetism of this “Eternal City” irresistible: an unavoidable stop for pilgrims, artists from all fields, men of letters, politicians, and tourists. Each brought with them their own music and took with them that of the Urbe. Music and celebrations began in the streets, continued in the aristocratic halls, and culminated in the highly elitist papal chapel. Composers such as Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Gregorio Allegri, Emilio de’ Cavalieri, Francesco Foggia, Luca Marenzio, Giacomo Carissimi, and Arcangelo Corelli were central figures in this vibrant musical landscape, shaping the history of music in Rome.

The city’s influence was so profound that it attracted many international composers, such as Georg Muffat, Jacques-Martin Hotteterre, Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Georg Friedrich Händel, and probably Johann Joseph Fux, who traveled to Rome to immerse themselves in its rich musical tradition. Indeed, all paths in the study of counterpoint seemed to lead to Rome!

WinterAcademy

Bettina Pahn, Historical Voice
Benno Schachtner, Historical Voice
Joachim Held, Lute
Mirjam-Luise Münzel, Recorder
Mechthild Karkow, Baroque Violin/Viola
Veronika Skuplik, Baroque Violin/Viola
Olaf Reimers, Baroque Violoncello
Hille Perl, Viola da Gamba (17.–18.02.)
Ernst Schlader, Historical Clarinet (17.–20.02.)
Giovanni Graziadio, Historical Bassoon
Wiebke Weidanz, Harpsichord/Pianoforte
Krzysztof Urbaniak, Historical Organ
Michael Fuerst, Basso Continuo
Detlef Bratschke, Vocal Ensemble
Christoph Prendl, Early Music Theory

 

Historic Brass Studio

Josué Meléndez, Cornetto
Susan Williams, Natural Trumpet
Maximilien Brisson, Sackbut

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Application deadline

January 3, 2025

Course fee – Active participation

€ 280 / € 140 (students) € 40 (students HfK Bremen)

Course fee – passive participation

€ 140 / € 70 (students) € 0 (students HfK Bremen)

The number of active participants is limited in order to ensure optimal support in individual and ensemble lessons. After submitting your application, you will receive feedback by January 15, 2025 as to whether you have been admitted to active participation.

Applicants who cannot be admitted to active participation are cordially invited to participate passively.

The course fee for active participation is due upon confirmed admission and must be received by January 29, 2025.

In the event of illness of the participant, the course fee can be refunded upon presentation of a medical certificate, minus a processing fee of €40.

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The application deadline is January 3, 2025.

The number of active participants is limited in order to ensure optimal support in individual and ensemble lessons. After submitting your application, you will receive feedback by January 15, 2025 as to whether you have been admitted to active participation.

Applicants who cannot be admitted to active participation are cordially invited to participate passively.

Applications are also possible for existing ensembles. In this case, each ensemble member must apply individually. When applying, please enter the names of the other ensemble members in the comment field.

Pitch of keyboard instruments: Harpsichords & Organs in a = 415 & 465 Hz, Pianoforte in a= 415 & 430 Hz.

In consultation with the lecturers, freely chosen repertoire can be worked on in individual lessons. Information concerning works for larger Ensembles will be communicated with the confirmation of your participation.

If you have any further questions, please send an email to kbb-musik@hfk-bremen.de

Please note that our office is closed during the Christmas period (December 20, 2024 – January 5, 2025) and your email may therefore only be answered after January 5.