Summer School

VARAZDIN, CROATIA
18th – 26th August 2008.

The Aestas Musica Summer School invites students and young professional musicians and dancers from all over the world to explore historically aware performance practices under the guidance of top international specialists, in the unique Baroque surroundings of Varazdin, Croatia.

As well as classes, concerts and masterclasses the course culminates in a spectacular performance bringing all students together. This year we are performing Monteverdi and Campra, giving students of voice, period instrumetns and dancers the opportunity to experience at first hand dramatic theatre work, combining all the skills that the course inspires. The Balle delle Ingrate tells its story through wonderful rhetorical language of the Early Seventeenth Century Italian master, Monteverdi and the sophisitacted opéra-ballet , combines as Campra himself said a mixture of French delicatesse and Italian vivacité.

CONTACT: nedajanko@gmail.com
or visit www.aestasmusica.com 

Laurence Cummings HARPSICHORD, CONDUCTOR
Well known both as harpsichordist and conductor, Laurence works with the most established Baroque orchestras and ensembles internationally. He heads the Early Music Department at the Royal College of Music.

Adrian Butterfield VIOLIN, VIOLA, CHAMBER MUSIC
Leader of the London Handel Players, Music Director of the Tilford Bach Festival, Adrian is one of the most established period instrumentalists of his generation. He teaches and directs the orchestra at the Royal College of Music.

Andreas Helm OBOE, RECORDER
After studying in Linz and Amsterdam, Andreas toured as a soloist with several ensembles and won prestigious prizes. He is much in demand with European ensembles such as Wiener Akademie, Freiburger Barockorchester, Les Talens Lyriques.

Catherine Denley VOCAL TECHNIQUE
Renowned as both as a soloist and a teacher, Catherine has made over 50 recordings of the Baroque repertoire, and worked with the most prominent early music conductors.

Dada Ruza CHOIR 
A graduate from the Zagreb Music Academy, Dada teaches conducting and vocal technique at the Varazdin Music School. Her Girls choir has won several international competitions.

Robert Howarth HARPSICHORD
One of the best harpsichord players - plays regularly With the best English and European early music ensembles like the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Akademie für Alte Music Berlin. He is also a noted conductor.

Mary Collins DANCE
Founder of the Early Dance Circle in Britain, Mary teaches at the Birmingham Conservatoire, University of Warwick and the Royal Academy. She works with a number of dance companies as an adviser, choreographer and performer.

INSTRUMENTALISTS
Previous experience in historical performance is not essential. We can assist string players by providing period bows and gut strings if needed. Modern oboe players are welcome.

VOICE
Classes for students pursuing professional careers and amateurs singers. Audition for the final production (open to all) will take place on 18th and 19th August. There will be an opportunity for all course participants to take part in the choir performance at the Cathedral at 24th August.

DANCE
Exploration of dances from European courts, from the Renaissance to the late Baroque. The course is open to professionals and amateur dancers, as well as musicians willing to find the roots of the music they often play. Please bring dance shoes.

CONCERTS AND FINAL PERFORMANCE
All participants have the opportunity to perform solo and chamber works in two public concerts. All will also take part in a semi-staged production of Monteverdi BALLO DELLE INGRATE at the Varazdin Baroque style theatre.

APPLICATION FORM
Application deadline: 1st July 2008.

For detailed tutor biographies, please visit www.aestasmusica.com

VARAZDIN is situated 81km north of the Croatian capital Zagreb. The city is renowned for the wonderful Baroque buildings from its 18th century prosperity - a beautiful Town Square, a picturesque Castle, parks, churches and a spectacular Cathedral. It is also a centre for traditional crafts and gastronomy.

All courses take place in the Baroque-style Erdödy Palace, home to the Varazdin Music School.
Aestas Musica's performances are part of «Špancirfest», one of the most colourful festivals in Croatia.

Travel: Most European airlines fly to Zagreb, Graz and Ljubljana. Varazdin is well connected to other cities by coach and train.

Accommodation: Please bear in mind that you are responsible for booking your accomodation. For more information visit City of Varaždin website. We suggest you the following hotels:

HOTEL TURIST ***
Aleja kralja Zvonimira 1,
tel. 395-395, 395-735, fax 395-727
www.hotel-turist.hr
info@hotel-turist.hr, 
prodaja@hotel-turist.hr

HOTEL VARAŽDIN***
Kolodvorska 19
www.hotelvarazdin.com
info@hotelvarazdin.com
tel: +385 (0)42 290 720

PANSION MALTAR **
F. Prešerna 1
tel: 042/311 100
fax: 042/211 190
E - mail: info@maltar.hr
www.maltar.hr.

HOSTEL - STUDENTSKI DOM
Julija Merlića bb, Varaždin
tel. 332-911, 332-910

How to apply: Return the completed form below and a cheque (payable to Aestas Musica) or proof of payment by 1st July 2007 to:

Glazbena škola u Varaždinu
Kapucinski trg 8
42000 Varaždin
VABA 2489004-1120003539

UK Sterling cheques may be sent to:
15 Ranelagh Rd, London W5 5RJ, UK.
bank  account number for foreign payements: 
Abbey National, 4 Bond Street , Ealing, London W5 5AE
K4550110AES sort code 09 00 00

NOTE: Aestas Music is not responsible for any material loss or damage of the participants' property, valuables or musical instruments.

APPLICABLE FEE (EXCLUSIVE OF TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION):
Adult (all levels): €390 / Ł260
Under 18: €210 / Ł140
Under 14 (Accepted with parental guidance only): €108/ Ł72

Please note that by signing this form, you become an Aestas Musica participant.
Should you be unable to attend the course, we will retain a €75/ Ł50 administration fee.
I fully agree with the terms and condition of the Aestas Musica Summer School.

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