MUSIC COURSES
The music courses will mainly be run in two sessions: 13–19.7 and 20–26.7
1. Masterclasses for piano, violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, French horn and accordion.
Lessons will be 5 x 45 min.
2. Masterclasses for chamber music
Tuition in chamber music for ready-formed ensembles. Teachers Johannes Meissl, Marianna Shirinyan, Trio Gaspard, Paddington Trio and Affinity Quartet. All teachers also provide chamber music tuition. Chamber music masterclass will consist of four sessions in all, each lasting 60 minutes.
3. Chamber music workshops
The workshops are intended for players taking part in the masterclasses and they are free of charge.
Teachers: Paavali Jumppanen (piano), Anna Gebert (violin), Marianna Shirinyan (piano) and Daniel Rowland (violin).
Students in the workshop will prepare chamber works for performance at the concerts on July 18 and 25. The workshop leaders will play in the ensemble. Those attending Paavali Jumppanen’s and Anna Gebert’s workshop should be prepared to be in Kuhmo at least for the period July 14–18 July and Marianna Shirinyan’s and Daniel Rowland’s workshop during July 21–25.
Workshop programs:
Concert 18.7. at 12.30
Paavali Jumppanen, piano
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827):
Piano Trio No. 5 in D, Op. 70 No. 1 ’Ghost’ (vacancies to be applied for violin and cello)
Anna Gebert, violin
Johannes Brahms (1833–1897):
String Quintet No. 2 in G, Op. 111 (vacancies to be applied for violin, 2 x viola and cello)
Concert 25.7. at 13.00
Marianna Shirinyan, piano
W. A. Mozart (1756–1791):
Piano Quartet in E flat, K. 493 (vacancies to be applied for violin, viola and cello)
Daniel Rowland, violin
Edward Elgar (1857–1934):
Piano Quintet in A minor, Op. 84 (vacancies to be applied for violin, viola, cello and piano)
4. Group Improvisation Workshop
The Kuhmo Chamber Music Course group improvisation workshop is open to anyone interested in improvisation and eager to experiment. The workshop will focus on how to use different basic musical structures to support your improvisation. The aim is to give participants an easy and accessible way to experience the joys of improvisation, to discover hidden potential within themselves, and to apply these newfound skills to their solo and chamber-music performances.
The workshop will be led by violinist Tuulia Hero. Based in London, Tuulia graduated with distinction from David Dolan’s improvisation class and has led improvisation workshops at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, its Junior Department, and the Royal Opera House in London.
The workshop consists of two two-hour sessions on 22nd and 24th July. Participation is free for masterclass students.
5. Instrument Lectures
Throughout the music courses, string players and pianists will have the opportunity to attend our ‘Instrument Info’ lectures, where they can explore the inner workings of their instruments in a more informal and in-depth setting. These sessions will be led by the bow and violin makers of Kuhmo Chamber Music and the concert piano turner Matti Kyllönen. These lectures are free for masterclass participants.
COURSE FEES:
Individual tuition masterclasses €590/person
Chamber music masterclass (ready-formed ensemble) €525/person
Additional fee for private tuition for ensemble member €240/person
The fees include tuition, possible participation in workshops, concerts, meals and accommodation (seven nights) in classroom with no more than eight people in it.
The paid course fee will not be refunded.
Students should arrive in Kuhmo no later than on the day before tuition begins. Departure is the same day as the last day of teaching is marked.
Enquiries about other accommodation arrangements in single or double rooms can be addressed to Pro Kuhmo, tel. +358 40 706 2250, e-mail: majoitus(at)prokuhmo.fi
You can view other accommodation options on the festival website.
Enquiries:
E-mail music.courses(at)kuhmofestival.fi
Tel. +358 44 586 1634