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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.
CLAUDIO MONTEVERDI: BALLO DELLE INGRATE
ANDRÉ CAMPRA: DANCE SUITE FROM L’EUROPE GALANT
CONTACT:
nedajanko@gmail.com
or visit www.aestasmusica.com
Aestas Musica is a Registered UK Charity
(No. 1063202)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.
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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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