An immersive long weekend focussing on historically-informed performance practice.
VDB's 2026 Baroque Academy provides the perfect opportunity for both experienced and developing musicians of period instruments to work on 17th and 18th Century music in an academy-style education setting.
In classic VDB style, the Academy will combine excellence in historically informed performance (HIP) with a fun, casual and supportive environment, designed to build confidence as well as develop advanced HIP knowledge and experience.
The Academy activities include opportunities for ensemble playing, technical studies, masterclasses, and HIP lectures and demonstrations, including a focus on Baroque dance.
The sessions and masterclasses will be suitable for players ranging from advanced students through to professional performers seeking specialist instruction.
Tutors
Julia Fredersdorff - Artistic Director and Baroque violin
Karina Schmitz - Baroque viola/violin
Laura Vaughan - viola da gamba / continuo
Simon Martyn-Ellis - lute / theorbo / basso continuo
Simon Rickard - Baroque bassoon / historical dance / continuo
Donald Nicolson - harpsichord / basso continuo
Key Dates
Monday 23 February | Registrations close (registrations after this date may still be possible - please get in touch directly to discuss)
Friday 6 March | Welcome event & concert
Saturday 7 - Monday 9 March | Academy
Visit our website for detailed information about participant eligibility, instruments, music, accommodation, private lessons, schedule and fees, subsidies and scholarships.
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