Accademia Vivaldi 2018

Masterclass on the performance practice of the music of Antonio Vivaldi

Venice, Fondazione Giorgio Cini, 14^th – 17^th February; 14^th -17^th March; 18^th – 21^st April;

16^th – 9^th May; 6^th – 9^th June; 24^th – 27^th October; 14^th – 17^th November; 12^th – 15^th December.

Deadlines for presentation of requests: 5^th February; 12^th February; 12^th March; 16^th April; 7^th May; 24^th September; 15^th October; 12^th November.

The Istituto Italiano Antonio Vivaldi organizes eight meetings on the performance practice of the compositions by Antonio Vivaldi, dedicated to young singers and musicians.

Each meeting will take place at Fondazione Giorgio Cini, on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, in Venice, and will last for three whole days, from 2 pm on the first day (Wednesday) to 1 pm on the fourth day (Saturday).

The teachers are Gemma Bertagnolli (singing), Giorgio Fava (violin) and Walter Vestidello (cello). Harpsichord: Antonio Frigé.

Calendar

From 14^th to 17^th February: Sacred vocal music (Gemma Bertagnolli)

From 14^th to 17^th March: Secular vocal music (cantatas and serenate) (Gemma Bertagnolli)

From 18^th to 21^st April: Violin sonatas (for one or two violins and B.C.) (Giorgio Fava)

From 16^th to 19^th May: Musical dramas I (Gemma Bertagnolli)

From 6^th to 9^th June: Cello sonatas (Walter Vestidello)

From 24^th to 27^th October: Musical dramas II (Gemma Bertagnolli)

From 14^th to 17^th November: Cello concertos (Walter Vestidello)

From 12^th to 15^th December: Violin concertos (Giorgio Fava)

 

For each meeting, no more than seven active students will be admitted at the sole discretion of the commission.

The Istituto Italiano Antonio Vivaldi will provide scholarships, which will cover the costs of attendance, for all students admitted.

Students can also stay on the Island of San Giorgio Maggiore, at the Residenza of Vittore Branca International Center of Italian Civilization, in a single room at a price of 55 euros per night or in a double room at a price of 85 euros per night.

Candidates must send to the e-mail address segreteria.vivaldi@cini.it :

– detailed curriculum vitae

– copy of an identity document

– link to a video recording a performance of two pieces by Antonio Vivaldi or other author of the same period.

Individual students or pre-established ensembles (1 or 2 violins + basso continuo) will be admitted to the courses.

At the end of each meeting a certificate of attendance will be issued on request.

The meetings are also open to auditors, upon request and following approval.

 

Per information:

Istituto Italiano Antonio Vivaldi | Fondazione Giorgio Cini
Isola di San Giorgio Maggiore – 30124 Venezia – Italia | T. 39 041 2710250

segreteria.vivaldi@cini.it – www.cini.it

 

Per informazioni sul Centro Internazionale Vittore Branca e i servizi offerti:

https://www.cini.it/centro-branca/la-residenza