Chamber Music in Southern Europe
withMusical Passages
Do join us for a new workshop at Torre Cabrera in the rugged and beautiful mountains north of Mojacar, Spain. This week will be coached by members of a dynamic young Spanish quartet, the Cuarteto Almus, and violinist Margherita Marseglia. These musicians are active in Spanish musical life as both performers and teachers, and in fact have had many successful concert tours throughtout Spain and Europe. We will be joined by Spanish musicians at this mountain retreat, not far from the sea, and set in a great natural park of singular beauty. Riding, tennis, swimming, hiking, bike riding and canoeing are all available. Or you can just relax between playing session and drink in the natural beauty and serenity of the area. Malaga airport is not far.
Instruction will be in both Spanish and English. Every participant will work in coached sessions each day. People wishing to come in pre-formed groups are welcome to do so. Notification of works to be prepared will be made at least 1 month prior to the workshop. Cello rental for people traveling from abroad can be arranged with sufficient notice. Participants should bring their own music stands.
Join us for our sixth return trip to a wonderful old stone farm in the Ardèche Cratoule at Issirac, owned by Nicole and Steve Ayrton, a charming Swiss-English couple who have turned their home into an inviting, cozy center for playing chamber music amongst friends, with each other and for each other. After a glorious week last year, we will again return at the autumn grape harvest season.
Comfortable but simple accommodations are in single or shared rooms. All meals are provided, and you won't be disappointed in the wonderful regional cooking of Provence. Explore Nîmes, Arles and Avignon, which are each an hour's drive away, or nearby Orange, with its Roman amphitheater, and the exciting Ardèche Gorge. Or enjoy walking the hills and valleys of the Ardèche closer to home.
The rhythm of the days in Cratoule will include playing in assigned groups each morning, a full lunch cooked for us by Provençal neighbor and master chef Laurent, with afternoons free for more playing or exploring the countryside, as you choose. In the evenings, after dinner, we can play together again, possibly larger chamber works. Laurent has agreed this year to do cooking lessons with a few of us who may not be playing music,. If this interests you, please be sure to indicate it on your application..
The house has a lovely grand piano in a charming large room for playing, several other pianos in smaller rooms, and a harpsichord. Lots of room to get together in groups, or to spread out in the various connected buildings and patios. 'Cello rental is possible. And best of all, there is a wonderful, full chamber music library and plenty of music stands at our disposal.
Introduced to this lovely place by my friend, pianist Don Cornell, we will stay in a beautiful old convent. Our meals and comfort will be provided by the Sisters and Mother Superior Maria Pia de Angelis. Playing rooms are spacious and provided with several pianos. And sleeping accommodations, in 12 rooms with private baths and others with shared baths, are very comfortable. We weill spend several hours each day playing music together, but we will ceertainly have time to explore the area as well. Participants should bring their own music stands.
There is public transportation to Ripatransone from Rome, and it is only half a day's drive by car. If there are sufficient numbers of people, we may be able to arrange group transport from Rome airport. To the north of Ripatransone, Ancona is served by Ryan Air from the UK.
Prices and Deadlines Torre Cabrera Cratoule Ripatransone
Application and Deposit Due June 23, 2000 July 21, 2000 July 21, 2000
Acceptance Notification Sent July 3, 2000 July 31, 2000 July 31, 2000
Final Payment Due July 21, 2000 Aug 14, 2000 Aug 14, 2000
Arrival for Musical Passage Sept 9, 2000 Sept 18, 2000 Sept 29, 2000
Departure after breakfast Sept 16, 2000 Sept 25, 2000 Oct 6, 2000
Torre Cabrera - single room, 7 nights; full board 885 Euros
Torre Cabrera - shared room, 7 nights; full board 825 Euros
Torre Cabrera - student, 7 nights; full board 370 Euros
Cratoule - single room, 7 nights; full board 720 Euros
Cratoule - shared room, 7 nights; full board 650 Euros
Ripatransone - 7 nights; full board
single room shared bath 645 Euros
single room private bath 680 Euros
shared room shared bath 575 Euros
shared room private bath 610 Euros
'Cello rental possible in most locations. In Torre Cabrera, non-players deduct 200 Euros. Questions about student status may be adressed to the Cuarteto Alums at (34) 965 956 056 or Musical Passages.Fees must be paid in $US, French francs, Spanish Pesetasm or £UK, equivalent to the listed prices and drawn on banks in those respective countries. Please consult Musical Passages for information about bank transfers if you live in another country. Make checks payable to Jane Carhart/Musical Passages.
Application fee of 275 Euros per person per week must accompa,ny application, wich is applied towards price and will be refunded if we cannot accept you. Refunds after deadlines are at the discretion of Musical Passages. Written Refund Policy sent upon request. Travel Insurance strongly advised.
Return with deposit by deadline to:
Jane M. Carhart e-mail: Carhartjm@aol.com
25 Alden Terrace Tel: +1 (914) 677-5092
Milbrook, New York 12545 USA Fax: +1 (914) 677-3210
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