The course, dedicated to Ottaviano Alberti, is open to all singers, instrumentist who are interested in the repertoire of the XVI, XVII, XVIII and the beginning of the XIX century. The aim of this course is to study the executive techniques relative to each historical period. Students of different levels are welcome even if they do not have their own original instrument.

SCHEDULE

ore 10.00am – 1.00pm
Individual lessons

ore 3.00pm – 5.30pm
Workshop on chamber music
(players will be grouped according to the requirement of the organic and their level of proficiency)

ore 5.45pm
Lecture

ore 6.45pm
Lessons orchestra

Ensemble music laboratories will be organized at three different levels: elementary, intermediate and advanced. The elementary level course will focus on the Renaissance Repertoire (dances, grounds, songs) for different voices, duets, and trios of the early Seventeenth century. The intermediate level course will deal with the instrumental suite of “ Bourgeois Gentilhomme” and “Persče” by J.B. Lully . The advanced level course will concentrate on the solo repertoire of each specific instrument (sonatas, cantatas, trios).

During the organ lessons the following instrument will be used: the ancient Organ by Benvenuti /Densi (1582) in Orte Cathedral to study of composers such as Frescobaldi, Pasquini, Storace, Kerll,Muffat, Pachelbel, Haendel;

The teachers’ concert will be held on Saturday 29th at 7:00pm - Basilica Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, during the International Festival of Organ and Ancient Instruments – 8th Edition. On that day no lessons will be held.

The ensemble music student’s concert will be held on Sunday 30th at 4:00pm - Chiesa di San Francesco.

The courses will only be held if a minimum of five participants is enrolled.

APPLICATION DEADLINE AUGUST 1ST

Accommodation is not guaranteed for participants whose applications submitted after August 1st

COURSE COST:
Euro 275,00 actual - Euro 175,00 listeners
applicants submitting before August 1 st will be awarded whit a 25,00 Euro discount over course fee.

START OF COURSES:
- Monday 24 August ore 10.00
at Palazzo Archi, Via Principe Umberto, 16 - Orte (VT)

ACCOMODATION and FAQ:
Contact phone 340.9821445 or evamem@hotmail.com

HOW TO ARRIVE IN ORTE :
By plane:
- Roma Fiumicino + direct train to Orte
- Roma Ciampino + train to Orte (change at Roma Termini)

By train: to the Station of Orte

By car: A1 Motorway – Exit 33 Orte