This year we will be hosting a series of workshops and talks, details of which will be added over the coming weeks, so do keep checking back for more information.
Workshops &
Talks
THE EARLY MUSIC SHOP'S J. WOOD SIGNATURE LUTES
Thursday 9th November 10.30am
Presenter: Jacob Heringman
Renowned lutenist and teacher Jacob Heringman introduces and demonstrates a range of 6-course, 7-course, and 8-course renaissance lutes. Jacob will introduce a range of lutes, play on examples of each lute, and address frequently asked questions such as which model to choose as a first lute. This is your chance to ask questions about these exclusive Early Music Shop instruments, and to hear them in action together, in performances by the Pellingmans' Saraband duo.
Approx. 45 mins.
Mollenhauer Recorders presents…
MOLLENHAUER 200th ANNIVERSARY WORKSHOP RECITAL
"HIDDEN MUSICAL GEMS BETWEEN SPACE & TIME"
Thursday 9th November 12.00pm
Presenter: Nik Tarasov & Vincenta Prüger
In this concert will be a focus on special recorder literature and extraordinary instruments which will also be explained by the artists. Nik Tarasov and Vincenta Prüger herefore perform with the Csakan and the Flageolet, both different types of recorders which were popular in the 19th century. As this concert leads through various epochs, it will also contain music from the other centuries such as the renaissance, the baroque and additionally the modern times where the Elody and the Modern harmonic recorders are going to hold a special place. Come and follow a marvellous musical journey through space and time.
Approx. 1 hour.
HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT- Is this a Douçaine I see before me?
Thursday 9th November 1.30pm
Presenter: Eric Moulder
Very little is known about this instrument and there is a lot of confusion due to the number of different names it’s been given. There are no surviving originals, other than an instrument, attributed as a douçaine, found on the Mary Rose. “Hidden in Plain Sight - Is this a Douçaine I see before me”? looks at the evidence and references and explores the possibility that what are often considered as shawms are really douçaines. The main theme of the talk is to make people question what they are seeing when they look at iconography. The presentation also clears up, for the first time, the distinction between a douçaine and a doulzaina.
THE EARLY MUSIC SHOP'S LU-MI VIOL SERIES
Thursday 9th November 2.45pm
Presenter: Susanna Pell
Renowned violist and teacher Susanna Pell introduces and demonstrates the Lu-Mi viol series available from The Early Music Shop. Susanna will introduce a range of viols, and address frequently asked questions. This is your chance to ask questions about these exclusive Early Music Shop instruments, and to hear them in action together, in performances by the Pellingmans' Saraband duo. Approx. 45 mins.
"INTIMATE THOUGHTS"
Thursday 9th November 4.00pm
Presenter: Walter Reiter
I have called this programme “Intimate Thoughts” because what most of the pieces have in common is that sense of introspection and profundity of emotion, be it of sorrow or of exhilaration, which makes the solo violin repertoire of the Baroque period so uniquely rich.
The programme is presented as a sequence, lasting under an hour with no applause, and consists of music by Bassano, Matteis, Biber, Vilsmyer, Telemann and Bach.
Approx. 1 hour.
EARLY MUSIC BY FEMALE COMPOSERS - ENSEMBLE PLAYING SESSION WITH SARAH JEFFERY
Saturday 11th November 2023 9.30am-11.00am
Blackheath Halls, London SE3 9RQ
Presenter: Sarah Jeffery
In this session, we will discover a wealth of gorgeous music by female composers from the Renaissance and Baroque, from the polyphonic music of the convents to secular love songs. Music will be provided in both 4-foot and 8-foot setting, so feel free to bring your larger recorders too!
Level: open. Though the music is intermediate, I will also provide parts in 'easier' versions where appropriate.
Level: open. Though the music is intermediate, I will also provide parts in 'easier' versions where appropriate.
This event is included in the LIFEM Festival Pass (but to confirm your interest please email ann@lifem.org) or tickets can be bought separately.
"THE PURSUIT OF MUSICK"
Saturday 11th November 11.30am
Presenter: Andrew Parrott
Approx. 30 mins.
STEPHEN ROBINSON SPINETS
Saturday 11th November 12.30pm
Presenter: Stephen Robinson
Approx. 30 mins.
MODERN RECORDERS FROM THE EARLY MUSIC SHOP
Saturday 11th November 1.30pm
Presenter: Sarah Jeffery
Approx. 30 mins.
DIALOGUE VIOLS
Saturday 11th November 2.30pm
Presenter: Peter Wendland & Jacqui Robertson-Wade
Approx. 30 mins.
Mollenhauer Recorders presents…
MOLLENHAUER 200th ANNIVERSARY WORKSHOP RECITAL
"HIDDEN MUSICAL GEMS BETWEEN SPACE & TIME"
Saturday 11th November 3.30pm
Presenter: Nik Tarasov & Vincenta Prüger
In this concert will be a focus on special recorder literature and extraordinary instruments which will also be explained by the artists. Nik Tarasov and Vincenta Prüger herefore perform with the Csakan and the Flageolet, both different types of recorders which were popular in the 19th century. As this concert leads through various epochs, it will also contain music from the other centuries such as the renaissance, the baroque and additionally the modern times where the Elody and the Modern harmonic recorders are going to hold a special place. Come and follow a marvellous musical journey through space and time.
Approx. 1 hour.