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now. Intensive master classes, concerts, recitals, Mozart's "Don Giovanni",
Beethoven Symphony No. 4 and much more! Intensive daily masterclasses from
Wednesday, 1 July - Wednesday, 15.
July 1, to Wednesday, July 15 in beautiful Rome, Italy. The festival
includes chamber music, orchestra, clarinet choir, opera, faculty concerts,
great Italian food and gelato!! All students will play in class nearly every
day, and there will be at least three hours of masterclasses per day.
Intensive master classes, concerts,
recitals,
Mozart's "Don Giovanni", Beethoven Symphony No. 4
and much more!
Sign up below to study with me for two weeks in intensive
daily master classes from Wednesday, July 1, to Wednesday, July 15 in beautiful
Rome, Italy. The festival includes chamber music, clarinet choir, faculty
concerts, opera, orchestra, great Italian food, and gelato!! All students play
in class nearly every day, and there will be at least three hours of master
classes per day.
If you are interested, fill out the form below, and I will
get back to you with more information on how to apply.
MSMF is pleased to offer opportunities for the
study and performance of chamber music this summer. The chamber music
program, coordinated by Michael Klotz, violist of the Amernet String Quartet, will
feature the intensive study of works for string, wind, and brass
trios, quartets, quintets, and sextets . The
program will also include piano trios, quartets, and quintets
with members of the Festival's Piano Institute.
Our world-renowned instrumental faculty and
artists-in-residence will coach all chamber ensembles and
members of our piano faculty will coach participants who are
performing with the Festival's Piano Institute.
Repertoire to be studied includes chamber music
works by Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert, Brahms, Dvorak,
Shostakovich, and Bartok. Piano chamber music includes works by
Mozart, Dvorak, Brahms, Franck, and Shostakovich. In addition,
students will perform clarinet quintets by Mozart and Brahms and
larger ensemble works for strings and winds by Beethoven and
Schubert. Performance opportunities will include weekly chamber
concerts at Barry University and for the
The Betsy Hotel Chamber Music Series.
MSMF Concerto Competition Winner Shannon
Fitzhenry playing the Sibelius Violin Concerto.
Concerto Competition
The Miami Summer Music Festival will host an entire
concert consisting of concertos with multiple winners from the
Festival's Concerto Competition. Winners will have the
opportunity to be featured as soloists with the festival's
orchestra with one movement of a standard concerto and will
receive a video recording of their performance. Auditions will
take place at the conclusion of the first week of the festival
and will be judged by the festival's conductors and faculty.
Students may audition on any concerto from the Classical-
Romantic Era.
Concertmaster Audition Seminar
MSMF is pleased to add a concertmaster
training/string audition seminar to its programs this summer.
Led by Gary
Levinson, Senior Principal Associate
Concertmaster of the Dallas Symphony, violinists will have an
opportunity to study the major violin solos from the orchestral
literature including Strauss' Ein Heldenleben," Le Bourgoise
Gentilhomme" and "Also Sprach Zarathustra," Tchaikovsky Swan
Lake, Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade and Capriccio Espagnole, and
Beethoven Missa Solemnis .
Cluj-Napoca was selected as the European Youth Capital 2015 and has been
declared Europe’s most hospitable city by the European Commission.
With an impressive history confirmed by last
editions, the Gheorghe Dima music competition continues to be one of the most
important music competitions in Romania. Started in 1984 by the "Gheorghe Dima"
Music Academy in Cluj, the competition ran continuously for twelve editions
before being successfully revived thirteen years later.
The
2011 edition, dedicated to flute and clarinet, marked a leap in the
competition's international dimension, with some of the most important
performers in the world as jury members and approximately 130 contestants from
18 countries all over the globe.
In the same vein, the 15th edition of the competition (July 2015) awaits
musicians from all over the world in its sections - Flute and Clarinet - to
stand before a jury made of world renowned personalities, probably the youngest
international jury ever.
Study clarinet with three of the
world's respected pedagogues in beautiful Ostend, Belgium!
Daily study includes
private lessons, master classes, recital performances, classes on
warming up, reed making and adjusting, orchestral performing, and
audition success. Housing will be with guest families.
Since 1996, the Belgian
Clarinet Academy had provided a week long, intensive immersion in
clarinet. Each student receives at least 3 private lessons,
participates in clarinet ensembles, receives chamber music coaching,
observes and performs in master classes and has the opportunity to
take classes in special topics like reed making and adjusting,
audition preparation, effective practice and even period clarinet
performance. The whole course is based on the philosophy that the
more you perform, observe, be observed and interact with other
clarinetists, the better clarinetist you become!
We share lunch and coffee
breaks together during each day for the specific goal that we have
the chance to interact in both a personal and professional setting.
Our evening recitals, accompanied by professional pianists, are open
to the public and draw a full house!
While we don't offer
scholarships, the tuition is extremely low and free housing is
provided with host families. Many students return every year and
request the same families! It is a wonderful way to experience
Belgian culture. Guido Six works diligently to make certain the
families match each student.
Concept: student name / MMM-Course Clarinet Julio2015
Required for admission, submit the registration and proof
of income before June 26, 2015.
If an enrolled for some reason he could not attend the
course, student will retain 40% of the total amount (tuition + housing), for
the costs of registration.
Vias for enrollment:
1. TELEMÁTICA: Application for registration , upon their request will send you an e-mail confirming your registration.
2. REGISTRATION IN PDF: Complete the registration form and send to any of the following addresses:
1. Scan the newsletter and proof of income and attach the following contact form
2. By fax no. (* 34) 978 890 764.
3. By regular mail to:
Metoring Music Matters.
C / Elbow, 13.
44580 - Valderrobres
REGISTRATION FORMS
METHOD A. Aimed at
students in elementary teaching. Includes individual lessons, group technical
and ensembles, with JuanLuis Royo and Carlos García (every day).
Fee € 302
METHOD B. Aimed at
students of vocational education (1st course 4ºcurso). Includes individual
lessons, group technical and ensembles, with Juan Luis Royo and Carlos García
(every day). Fee € 302
MODE C .
Aimed at students in 5th and 6th year of vocational education, higher education
courses to students and postgraduates. Includes daily individual classes with
guest teachers ( Pascal Moraguès / Emilio Ferrando ), group
technical and ensembles with Juan Luis Royo and orchestral repertoire with
Carlos García, plus professional guide report. Fee € 387 .
MODE D. Targeting
student or professional interested in attending was audited. Fee € 150
COURSE ACCESSORIES
Qualified personnel to manage
time and study time younger students.
Access to the swimming pool
facilities.
Accommodation at special prices Valderrobres.
The organization provides a range of accommodation in
Valderrobres for students who request it. Subject
to availability.
OPTION I: apartment for 3-4 people on full board * 216 €
OPTION II: room or apartment for 1-2 persons full board * 276 €
* Full board includes from dinner on day 5 to day 11
breakfast.
Students with food allergies
must advise when booking accommodation and meals.
The INCOME accommodation is held in conjunction with the
course.
From Phillippe Cuper: Hello dear friends and
colleagues,
I would like to announce you that The festival " Ticino Musica" will organize
Clarinet Masterclass from July 19th until August 1st in a wonderful Swiss place
at the Lugano High School ( University) in the South of Switzerland near the
beautiful Lugano Lake and in the middle of the mountains,
Italy with Milano Airport is not far.
Concerts every evening with teachers and students . We will give for example the
premiere of a wonderful piece by Alexandre Rydin for clarinet, bassoon and piano
with Gabor Meszaros ( Fagott) and Andrea Dindo ( piano) and me.
You can write for informations to:
ticinomusica@bluewin.ch
Wednesday, July 22th through Sunday, July
26th, 2015
ClarinetFest® 2015 will take place in Madrid,
Spain, with Pedro Rubio and Justo Sanz as Co-Program Directors.
If you would like to submit a proposal
to perform or present at ClarinetFest® 2015, please download and
complete the Call for Proposals
form and send it to the address below. Recordings and written requests
will be accepted through September 30, 2014, and will be reviewed by the
Artistic Team committee. A link to a YouTube video channel will be also
accepted for artistic consideration. For a lecture proposal, please
attach a short abstract.
ClarinetFest® 2015 will be devoted to the
19th-century Spanish clarinetist Antonio Romero. During 2015 in Spain we
will be celebrating the bicentennial of Romero’s birth. The festival
will be open to all aspects of our instrument, especially new
repertoire, but recitals and lectures regarding this period will also be
especially welcomed. Full consideration will be given to all complete
proposals. Only proposals submitted by members of the International
Clarinet Association will be considered.
Please send your
completed proposal to: Asociación para el Estudio y
el Desarrollo del Clarinete
ADEC Calle Ginzo de Limia 7-11,
puerta 3
28029 Madrid, Spain propuestas2015@adec-clarinete.com
SUBJECT OF THE COURSE: free choice repertoire COURSE DURATION: 22.07 – 29.07.2015
AUDITION: 22.07.2015 at 10.00 a.m.
Principal
clarinet of the Opera House Orchestra in Rome and winner of the
recent competition for Principal clarinet of the Royal Concertgebouw
Orchestra in Amsterdam, he is considered one of the most important
international clarinettists. He started his career very early as
principal clarinet in “Orchestra del Teatro V.Bellini” in Catania,
playing there from 1993 to 1996. In 1997 he won the competition for
principal clarinet at the Orchestra of “Opera di Roma”, and he also
played as principal clarinet for the Philharmonic Orchestra of “Teatro
alla Scala” in Milan and for the “Orchestra da Camera Italiana”.
From 2008 to 2012 he was member of the Orchestra National de France.
Winner of the International Prize “Jeunesses Musicales” in Bucarest
and awarded with other various national prizes – as the “A.
Ponchielli” prize in Cremona, the “G. Briccialdi” prize in Terni and
the “Boario Musica” prize, he has performed a brilliant career not
just in the most important Italian cities but also in many foreign
countries: in Spain, Germany, Tunisia, Russia, Sweden, Austria,
France, Switzerland, Greece, Hungary, Czech Republic, Holland,
China, Taiwan, Japan and USA. He has recorded for “B.M.G. Ricordi”,
“Riverberi Sonori”, “Fonè”, “Accord for Music” Roma, “Trio Zecchini”,
Wicky Edition, Crystal Records. Several of his performances have
been broadcasted by radios and televisions such: RAI, RAI SAT, Radio
Vaticana, Romanian National Television, Radio France, Radio Tre,
France Musique and RaiTrade. Authors such Luis Bacalov, Renato
Chiesa, Claudio Cimpanelli, Antonio Fraioli and Nunzio Ortolano have
dedicated their works to Calogero Palermo. His career as concert
player is strictly connected with his didactic occupation in
specialization courses and Master Classes in Italy and abroad. He is
the author of the text planning “Soli Orchestra” for clarinet with
piano accompaniment. He is regularly invited to take part in the
juries of the most important national and international competitions
for clarinet. Calogero Palermo plays a Buffet Crampon clarinet model
RC Prestige.
Senior VIP Franklin
Cohen performs Farewell Concerto performance with The
Cleveland
Orchestra performing Weber 2nd Clarinet Concerto
Blossom Music Festival near Cleveland, Ohio
This concert features Franklin Cohen’s
farewell appearance as a concerto soloist with The Cleveland Orchestra
after 39 seasons as Principal Clarinet. Also on the program,
Elgar’s popular "Enigma Variations" is both musical and personal, as
Elgar portrays his friends in music of tenderness
At a Glance PROGRAM INCLUDES: WEBER - Clarinet Concerto
No. 2
ELGAR - Enigma Variations
Cleveland Orchestra principal clarinet
Franklin Cohen happily enters new phase of music-making
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio – To followers of the
Cleveland Orchestra, the impending departure of principal clarinetist
Franklin Cohen is a pivotal moment, the end of a long, glorious era.
To the man himself, however, stepping away from the institution he's
served since 1976 essentially amounts to a change of direction. He cares
deeply for the orchestra, of course, but while he'll play at Severance
Hall no more, he'll keep on doing in the next phase of his career
exactly what matters most to him now: sharing music with friends.
"I feel as good as I've ever felt, about now and about the future," said
Cohen at the Cleveland Heights home he calls a "community house," where
he raised two children and regularly hosts whole groups of musicians.
"There's a lot to be thankful for, and to look forward to."
On the thankful front, Cohen looks back with
nothing but fondness on 39 seasons of making music at Severance Hall and
Blossom Music Center with an incredible array of artists. Many of these,
along with innumerable listeners here and abroad, Cohen considers
friends on a more than superficial level. Their respect and admiration,
he said, mean the world to him.
PREVIEW
Cleveland Orchestra
What:Jahja Ling conducts Weber and
Elgar.
When: 7 p.m. Sunday, July 26.
Where: Blossom Music Center, 1145
W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls.
He also counts having joined the orchestra in the fresh wake of former
director George Szell and then spending decades refining and
capitalizing on that legacy with conductors Lorin Maazel and Christoph
von Dohnanyi two of his greatest artistic blessings, evidence that his
has been "a life worth living." About current music director Franz
Welser-Most, he declined to comment.
"It was a machine I don't think I'll ever hear the likes of again,"
Cohen said of the orchestra, labeling his early days a "dream" and
describing a performance of Smetana in Prague with Dohnanyi as "one of
the most hair-raising experiences I can remember."
Space precludes a complete list of Cohen's
memories. Pressed for an abridged version, however, the artist compiled
a highlight reel that includes playing with titans on Grammy
Award-winning recordings, being a member of "the best band in the land,"
commemorating the Severance Hall renovations, enacting an predecessor of
today's "Under 18s Free" program, and performing Mahler's Symphony No. 8
with Robert Shaw in a packed Carnegie Hall. He's also deeply honored by
the unprecedented title he will soon hold:
principal clarinet emeritus.
Not bad for a guy who never set out to play in orchestras. In truth,
following studies at the Juilliard School of Music and a groundbreaking
victory at the 1968 Munich Competition, the New York native envisioned
himself a full-time soloist.
Fate, though, intervened, in the form of bassoonist Lynette Diers. Soon
after returning to the United States, Cohen met his future wife at the
Marlboro Music Festival, which he visited while playing in the American
Symphony and Baltimore Symphony orchestras. Cleveland came along next,
in 1976, and with it, the prospect of regular concerto appearances with
the one of the world's top ensembles.
"They indulged me," Cohen said, referring to his love of solo playing.
"This was my dream, and I was living it."
A critical part of that dream came to an
unfortunate end in 2003, when Cohen's wife lost a long battle with
cancer. Again, though, music came to the rescue. One day after a
prolonged silence, the artist picked up his clarinet and held a single
note, marveling at its beauty and the miracle of sound.
"I appreciated the building blocks of what
I'd been steered into," Cohen said.
Principal violist Robert Vernon shared a different, older memory, one
depicting Cohen's lifelong passion for chamber music. In 1972, four
years before he and Cohen came to Cleveland, he recalled being invited
by pianist Rudolf Serkin to play Mozart with Cohen at the prestigious
Marlboro festival. Even then, he said, he could tell the clarinetist was
something special.
"It's always been a round, musical sound, always beautiful and
sensitive," Vernon recalled. "He has an incredible command of the sound
through his entire range, and I think that's unique."
Former resident conductor Jahja Ling, with whom Cohen will perform
Weber's Clarinet Concerto No. 2 on a farewell appearance at Blossom on
July 26 – two days before Cohen's 69th
birthday – called attention to another aspect of his friend's artistry.
Into every piece Cohen plays, Ling said, the clarinetist infuses
character and genuine feeling, such that the music becomes truly becomes
his.
"Everything he tackles, he does with such commitment and dedication,"
Ling said, adding that even in showy passages, "It's not just
pyrotechnics. There's meaning in it. I'm blessed to have known him so
long and have played so many concerts with him."
This should not be taken to mean that Cohen
is done concertizing, or "retiring." Far from it. He's not even done
with orchestras. For all his thousands of performances over the years,
countless more await to be given. This is the future to which Cohen
looks forward.
In the near term, Cohen said he plans to concentrate on ChamberFest
Cleveland, the chamber music festival he launched in 2012 with his
daughter, violinist Diana Cohen. Cohen's son Alexander, a percussionist,
also plays an active role. Together, he said, they intend to slowly
expand the series while doing their utmost to preserve its intimate,
family-like atmosphere.
Freed of orchestra obligations, Cohen said he'll pursue more avidly his
hobbies of traveling, hiking and gardening. He also plans to continue
teaching at the Cleveland Institute of Music, among other places, where
he heads the clarinet department and currently works with about a dozen
students.
Beyond that, he'll remain active as a performer, both locally and
outside Cleveland. In some cases, he said, he may even try his hand at
conducting. Long accustomed to following external directions, Cohen said
he looks forward eagerly to realizing his own musical visions, leading
ensembles from the inside.
"I'll keep playing until I've either had enough or can't do it anymore,"
he said, noting that for him, music will always be much more than just a
pleasant way to spend an evening. "I'll play for those who are gone.
I'll play for those who are here. It's healing. It's a gift for life."
