BENEDETTI FOUNDATION
UNITE INSPIRE EDUCATE
BAROQUE SESSIONS
Baroque music celebrates and embodies dance, community, and improvisation and expresses joy and drama in equal measures.
Join The Benedetti Foundation as we explore the world of baroque music through the eyes of the instruments with a team of internationally acclaimed specialists.
WHEN
The Sessions will take place between 26 September and 2 October, with live online sessions on 1-2 October.
WHERE
All live Sessions will take place on Zoom.
EVERYONE CAN TAKE PART
There’s something for all ages, all stages, all instruments and all interests. Zoom sessions are open to ALL participants and a private YouTube live stream link will be provided for anyone who does not wish to join live on Zoom.
SESSIONS CONTENT
There are three parts to the Sessions:
JOIN IN ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Monday 26 – Friday 30 September
Join in on our social media as we release short participation and information videos from baroque experts. We will also host these on our website for those who do not have social media.
All are welcome. There are two participatory routes:
MEET THE EXPERTS
Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 October
Over the weekend, join us for a series of sessions delivered live on Zoom exploring the energetic and revolutionary world of baroque music.
You can join as many sessions as you wish.
All sessions will be recorded and can be watched back at any time within 3 months.
SCHEDULE
The weekend will follow this provisional schedule. All times in UK (GMT +1) Time.
Find out more about our Guest Artists below.
Saturday 1 October
14:00-15:00
Woodwind in the Baroque Period with Leo Duarte
15:15-16:15
Exploring Baroque Cello with David Watkin
16:30-17:30
Harpsichord in Action with Steven Devine
17:45-18:45
Exploring Baroque Viola with Clifton Harrison
19:00-20:00
Discover the Lute with Liz Kenny
Sunday 2 October
14:00-15:00
Exploring Baroque Violin with Rachel Podger
15:15-16:15
Baroque Brass with Ursula Paludan Monberg
16:30-17:30
Exploring Baroque Bass with Carina Cosgrave
17:45-18:45
Percussion in the Baroque Period with Adrian Bending
DISCOVER BAROQUE PART 2
Join us on YouTube from Monday 26 September as we present Part 2 of our Discover Baroque Series hosted by David Watkin.
COST
There is a participation fee of £15 to cover the costs of running the Sessions.
Full bursaries are available for anyone – please tick the box on the registration form to apply the bursary.
GUEST ARTISTS
We are thrilled to be joined by this group of Guest Artists.
Click on their names to find out more.
Percussion
Double Bass
Harpsichord
Oboe/Woodwind
Viola
Lute
Horn/Brass
Violin
Cello
