Come and sing the choruses from Vivaldi’s momentous Gloria in D major, written for the Ospedale della Pietà in Venice around 1715. Learn about the fascinating history of this work – how it was lost for centuries before being rediscovered in the mid 20th century. Ben England BEM, acclaimed conductor and music educator will lead the day, with support from an array of online resources to help singers learn the parts before they come. This workshop will also give us a chance (in chorus or perhaps semi-chorus) to try out the lovely soprano and alto solos and duos.
Ben has led this workshop for SWEMF and MEMF in the past year, and the feedback has been very positive.
The Gloria is scored for oboe, trumpet, strings (of the violin family) and continuo. Winds are not used throughout so wind players may wish to sing in the other movements (there will be some spare vocal scores available on the day). We welcome applications from violins, violas, cellos, double bass/violone, and one or two oboes or trumpets. Theorbo and bassoon are welcome to apply, as is one keyboard player.
We will be using library copies of the Ricordi edition for both scores and parts. All applications should be received by 2 May so we can ensure we have sufficient scores for all participants (please contact us if you can only apply after this date).
The expected timetable is as follows, but is subject to minor changes on the day.
TIMETABLE
10.00 Registration and tea/coffee
10.30 Morning session (with short comfort break)
12.45 Lunch break
14.00 Afternoon session (with tea/coffee break)
17:00 Conclusion
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