SMARANO ORGAN AND CLAVICHORD IMPROVISATION ACADEMY
Venice – Smarano
Tuesday July 29th – Saturday August 9th 2014
“The 18th Century Fantasia and C.P.E. Bach”
Artistic director: Edoardo Maria Bellotti
PROGRAM
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (1714-1788) is one of the most important composer of the 18th Century: his keyboard music, a large collection of pieces for clavichord, harpsichord and organ, represents an important bridge between the late baroque style and the classic era.
In his compositions we recognize J.S. Bach’s heritage, as well as clear references to the North German keyboard style (Buxtehude, Reincken, Lubeck) and to new harmonic and melodic patterns conventionally classified with the term “galant style” or Empfindsamer Stil (literally sensitive style).
But the presence in his music of dramatic elements, such as agitated movements and rhythms and unexpected suspension, makes in some way C.P.E. Bach a precursor of the “Sturm und Drang”.
Moreover his keyboards Free Fantasia and his organ Sonatas offer the opportunity to study the development of these forms through the 18th Century, as well as to follow his suggestions about free improvisation.
The Academy will start in Venice, a beautiful “unique” city which in the 18th century was one of the most important European cultural centre, particularly for music.
MASTERCLASSES
Clavichord Technique: 18th Century Sonatas and Duettos (Joel Speerstra)
C.P.E. Bach and W.F. Bach: the “free” Fantasias for Clavichord, Harpsichord and Fortepiano (Ulrika Davidsson)
Improvisation: “Free Fantasia” and “Stylus Fantasticus” at the keyboards (William Porter – Edoardo Bellotti)
C.P.E. Bach Organ Sonatas, Preludes and Fugues and German organ music (Krebs…) (Jacques Van Oortmerssen)
Introduction to Italian Organ Music: Sources, Editions (Armando Carideo)
18th Century Italian Organ and Harpsychord Music between Venice and Naples (Galuppi, Platti, Alessandro & Domenico Scarlatti…) (Umberto Forni)
TEACHERS
William Porter, Montreal, CA
Edoardo Maria Bellotti, Eastman Univ. USA
Jacques Van Oortmerssen, Amsterdam, ND
Joel Speerstra, Göteborg, SE
Ulrika Davidsson, Göteborg, SE
Umberto Forni, IT
Armando Carideo, IT
Simone Vebber, IT – Tutor
LESSONS SCHEDULE
Tuesday 29, Venice
17.00 Welcome
17.15 Introduction to Italian Organ Music (Armando Carideo)
19.00 Dinner
20.45 Venice: Santi Apostoli: Concert Umberto Forni and open consolle
Wednesday 30, Venice
9.30 Ospedaletto: Nacchini 1751 Italian Music (Umberto Forni)
11.30 Ospedaletto: Sala Settecentesca della Musica: Clavichord (Joel Speerstra)
13.00 Lunch – free time
15.30 San Rocco: Nacchini 1743
16.30 Visit to the Scuola Grande (Tintoretto)
free time in Venice
20.45 Concert: Frari: William Porter – Edoardo Bellotti
Thursday 31, Venice – Smarano
9.30 Ospedaletto: Nacchini 1751 Italian Music (Umberto Forni)
11.30 Ospedaletto: Sala Settecentesca della Musica: Clavichord (Joel Speerstra)
13.00 Lunch
15.00 Departure for Smarano
18.00 Arrival
19.00 Visit at the instruments
19.30 Dinner
21.00 – 23.00 Practising
Friday 1
9.00 Clavichord (Joel Speerstra)
10.30 Sanzeno Italian music (Umberto Forni)
12.30 Choir (Stephen Kennedy)
13.00 Lunch
13.30 Practising
17.00 Introduction to Italian Sources II (Armando Carideo)
18.15 Improvisation (William Porter – Edoardo Bellotti)
19.30 Dinner
20.45 Concert: Smarano, S.Maria Assunta Church: Aude Heurtematte and Lorenzo Ghielmi
Saturday 2
9.00 Clavichord (Joel Speerstra)
10.30 Sanzeno Italian music (Umberto Forni)
13.00 Lunch
13.30 Practising
17.00 School Italian Music (Umberto Forni)
18.15 Improvisation (William Porter – Edoardo Bellotti)
19.30 Dinner
20.00 – 23.00 Practising
Sunday 3
9.00 Preparation of the Mass
10.00 Mass
11.30 Clavichord – Fortepiano (Ulrika Davidsson)
13.00 Lunch
13.30 Practising
17.00 Germany (Jacques Van Oortmerssen)
18.15 Improvisation (William Porter – Edoardo Bellotti)
19.30 Dinner
20.45 Concert: Smarano, Concert Hall: Joel Speerstra and Ulrika Davidsson
Monday 4
9.00 Clavichord (Joel Speerstra)
10.30 Germany (Jacques Van Oortmerssen)
12.30 Choir (Stephen Kennedy)
13.00 Lunch
13.30 Practising
17.00 Clavichord – Fortepiano (Ulrika Davidsson)
18.15 Improvisation (William Porter – Edoardo Bellotti)
19.30 Dinner
20.00 – 23.00 Practising
Tuesday 5
9.00 Clavichord (Joel Speerstra)
10.30 Germany (Jacques Van Oortmerssen)
12.30 Choir (Stephen Kennedy)
13.00 Lunch
13.30 Practising
17.00 Clavichord – Fortepiano (Ulrika Davidsson)
18.15 Improvisation (William Porter – Edoardo Bellotti)
20.00-23.00: Practising
Wednesday 6
9.00 Clavichord (Joel Speerstra)
10.30 Germany (Jacques Van Oortmerssen)
13.00 Lunch
13.30 Practising
17.00 Clavichord – Fortepiano (Ulrika Davidsson)
18.15 Improvisation (William Porter – Edoardo Bellotti)
19.30 Dinner
20.45 Concert: Sanzeno, Basilica SS.Martiri: William Porter and Simone Vebber
Thursday 7
9.00 Clavichord (Joel Speerstra)
10.30 Germany (Jacques Van Oortmerssen)
12.30 Choir (Stephen Kennedy)
13.00 Lunch
13.30 Practising
17.00 Clavichord – Fortepiano (Ulrika Davidsson)
18.15 Improvisation (William Porter – Edoardo Bellotti)
19.30 Dinner
20.45 Concert: Smarano, S.Maria Assunta Church: Jacques van Oortmerssen and Edoardo Bellotti
Friday 8
9.00 – 13.00 Preparation Final Concert
13.00 Lunch
13.30 – 17.30 Preparation Final Concert
18.00 Final Concert
20.00 Dinner
Saturday 9
Departures
Download the schedule HERE
ADMITTANCE AND REGISTRATION
Active participants number not to exceed 16; non active may be admitted without limitations.
Applications shall be sent to mail@eccher.it using the application form, available HERE.
Title for application is preferably a Music high school or Conservatory degree: students with high level of instructions, although not yet graduated, may be admitted upon a specific letter of presentation from and signed by a distinguished Teacher.
Professional Organists with experience, upon submitting a detailed CV, may be admitted.
Each active participant has to e-mail the list of the prepared pieces chosen out of the repertoire list not later than June 15th 2014!
Repertoire list is available HERE.
Incomplete applications are considered not received.
The application will be acknowledged as received, while admittance will be notified subsequently.
The admittance is approved by a Commission of the Academy Teachers: the approval is being sent within 10 days to the Applicant by e-mail and is validated by the payment online of the admission fee.
Admission fee: € 310,00 (inclusive of tuition materials and accident insurance for the duration of the Academy) – to be paid ONLY AFTER the approval of admittance! You will receive appropriate instruction!
Tuition is free: minimum 30 hours individual practicing is granted. Instrument’s list is available on a dedicated page on our website.
You can download the Admission Criteria for the Smarano Organ Academy 2014 HERE.
ACCOMODATION
The standard accommodation is in a comfortable double room with bathroom in brand new BB private houses for a 25,00 Euros* including a typical mountain breakfast; meals are served in a local restaurant together with the Faculty at a fixed price of € 12,00* (full typical Italian meal and beverages) or € 7,00* for a light meal & beverage. For special food requirements, please, advise.
Accommodations in a single bedroom will be subject to availability and a 40 Euros per night (incl. breakfast).
Accommodation and Meals in Venice: in the range of € 50 or less in double room.