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FAURÉ’S REQUIEM
Choral workshops with a difference!
| Resonantes | The Oundle Choral Workshops |
Oundle International Festival is delighted to announce a new programme of one-day workshops for singers of all ages and voices. Our model is the tried and tested ‘turn up and sing’ formula, but our ambition is to set a new benchmark for vocal coaching, enlightenment, quality and sheer fun!
The Oundle workshops will be led by some of the UK’s finest vocal directors. The sessions will feature an in-depth study of a specific piece, composer or repertoire and will have an additional focus on enhancing key vocal skills such as tuning, ensemble and sight-reading.
However, the most rewarding musical experiences can often result from achieving an understanding of the process that lies behind the creation of the music and an empathy for the world from which it emerged. For this reason we are delighted to be offering the additional, contrasting opportunities:
We would also like to extend a warm invitation to all participants to perform the chosen music during Oundle International Festival each July.
GABRIEL FAURÉ – Late Romantic or Early Impressionist?
Repertoire: Fauré’s Requiem Mass & Cantique de Jean Racine.
Session 1: Saturday 30th January, 10.00 – 17.30.
Led by David Hill and Dr Jeremy Thurlow
David Hill is currently Chief Conductor of the BBC Singers, Music Director of the Bach Choir, and Music Director of the Leeds Philharmonic Society. A former Director of Music at St. John’s College, Cambridge and Master of the Music at the cathedrals of Winchester and Westminster, David is much in demand as a conductor with many internationally renowned orchestras, including the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and the Northern Sinfonia.
Dr Jeremy Thurlow is a composer, musicologist, pianist and broadcaster and is currently a lecturer in music at Robinson College, Cambridge University. He recently presented a feature on Fauré’s music for BBC Radio 3’s ‘Record Review’ and is a specialist on twentieth-century French composers, especially Dutilleux, Messiaen and Debussy.
Session 2: Saturday 6th March, 10.00 – 17.30.
Led by Eamonn Dougan and Jane Munro (tbc).
Eamonn Dougan read music at New College, Oxford where he was a choral scholar and lay-clerk before continuing his vocal studies at the Guildhall School of Music in London. He sings with a large number of ensembles – including The Clerk’s Group, The Gabrieli Consort, I Fagiolini, The Cardinall’s Musick and Ex Cathedra – and for the last four years has been Assistant Conductor of The Sixteen, leading the ensemble in its extensive programme of choral workshops.
Jane Munro is a curator of paintings, drawings and prints at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, with special responsibility for the British and French collections. Most recently she has curated the exhibition Hidden Depths:Sargent, Sickert and Spencer, on view at the museum until 5 April 2010 (Sargent was a friend of Fauré and painted his portrait). Publications include French Impressionists (2003), and Literary Circles (2006).
Concert (first weekend of Oundle International Festival): Sunday 18th July, with rehearsal at 15.00, performance at 19.30. Directed by David Hill.
In order to take part in the concert you must participate in at least one of the workshops and the rehearsal on the day of the performance.
PRACTICAL NOTES
VENUE FOR WORKSHOPS AND CONCERT: St Peter’s Church, Oundle.
All are welcome at the workshops – participants need not be current members of choirs.
MUSIC. Copies of music will be available for use on the day of the workshops and concert, but if you already own a copy of the Requiem then please bring it along.
COST AND BOOKING. We would like to encourage you to book in advance.
Ticket for single workshop: £14 purchased in advance (£15 if booked on the day)
Ticket for both workshops: £26 purchased in advance
Participation in concert: FREE
LUNCH will be available for purchase at a cost of £5 for each session. Tea and coffee will be provided free, but we ask you to bring all other drinks. Please state on the booking form below if you have special dietary requirements.
BOOKING ARRANGEMENTS:
Please download the form, link below, and send it and the cheque to OIF, 4 New Street, Oundle, Northants PE8 4ED (tel 01832 274919; Email: information@oundlefestival.org.uk)
