BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Midlands Early Music Forum - ECPv6.4.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://memf.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Midlands Early Music Forum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20180325T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20181028T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20190331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20191027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230923T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230923T170000 DTSTAMP:20240507T110721 CREATED:20230814T115749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T120111Z UID:8431-1695465000-1695488400@memf.org.uk SUMMARY:Baroque String Workshop with Oliver Webber 23rd September 2023 DESCRIPTION:A journey from England to Germany and Italy for violins\, violas\, cellos\, double bass/violone\, viols and theorbo.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe composers on the menu for today’s workshop represent a variety of styles of the late Baroque period. Johann Christoph Pez (1664-1716)\, a German composer from Munich\, was heavily influenced by the French style of Jean-Baptiste Lully. His Suite in D minor is a perfect example of Lully’s style. Henry Purcell (1659-1695) remains one of the greatest English composers. The instrumental pieces in his semi-operas\, such as King Arthur\, offer a delightful variety of quintessentially English dances. Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) is famous for having written literally hundreds of concertos for solo instruments. Perhaps less well known are his concertos for strings\, with no solo instrument\, in which he delights in the rich sonorities of the string orchestra. Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767) was one of the most prolific and eclectic composers of the late Baroque. He wrote for many different combinations of instruments incorporating French and Italian styles as well as folk traditions from eastern Europe. We will be playing the Lustige Suite which is largely French in conception with an overture and a suite of dances\, but with a few distinctive quirks of its own. \nMusic will be provided.   Please bring a labelled music stand and your own mug \n \nThe Tutor: Oliver Webber is a baroque violinist from London with three decades of experience in the field. He is the director of the Monteverdi string band\, specialists in ensemble music of the 17th century\, and appears regularly with the London Handel Players and the Gonzaga Band. Among  other posts\, he has been a principal player and occasional guest leader of Gabrieli (Consort) for around 20 years\, in the process helping the orchestra explore aspects of historical performance such as all gut stringing and use of the French bow hold. He teaches baroque violin and viola at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama where he also runs classes on ornamentation for instrumentalists and singers. He complements his teaching and performing with research\, editing\, translation and string making. In his spare time he enjoys cycling\, watching cricket\, and reading about European late antiquity. \n  \n  \nVenue   St. Nicholas Church\, St. Nicholas Church Street\, Warwick CV34 4JD is located on the southern edge or Warwick – adjacent to St Nicholas Park and opposite the south entrance to the castle. \nThere is no church car park\, but St Nicholas Park car park (CV34 4QY) is directly behind the church\, accessed via the A425 Banbury Road. This is a ‘pay and display’ car park 7 days a week. The maximum charge is £7.00. Payment is by card or the RingGo App. \nWarwick station is less than 10 mins walk away. From the exit walk to the Coventry Road and turn right. At St John’s junction at the traffic lights\, cross straight ahead towards St John’s Museum. Turn right into St Nicholas Church Street – the church is on the left at the end of this road. \nNeither MEMF or the venue can accept any responsibility for property lost or damaged \n  \nBooking is now open – please scroll down. URL:http://memf.org.uk/event/baroque-string-workshop-with-oliver-webber-23rd-september-2023/ LOCATION:St Nicholas Church Warwick\, St Nicholas Church Street\, Warwick\, CV34 4JD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:A415,Strings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220521T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220521T170000 DTSTAMP:20240507T110721 CREATED:20220212T193746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T202311Z UID:4530-1653127200-1653152400@memf.org.uk SUMMARY:Music by Rosenmüller with Tutor William Carslake DESCRIPTION:Johann Christian Rosenmüller\n \nFollowing his early career in Leipzig\, Rosenmüller spent over twenty years in Venice where he was Maestro di Coro at the Ospedale della Pieta (like Vivaldi after him).  At the end of his career he returned to Germany and settled in Wolfenbuttel.  There is a fine blend of Italian and German styles in these appealing and approachable pieces of sacred music which  show the influence of both Corelli and Schütz.  Before emigrating to Italy in the late 1650’s Rosenmüller had already been there briefly in 1645/46 and the trip had a decisive influence on his style.  This can be heard in his two famous collections of 1648 and 1652/3\, the Kern Spruchen (Core Sayings) and Andere Kern Spruchen (other Core Sayings).  The word painting is evocative and the  sudden turns of harmony can take you by surprise!  If you don’t yet know him you’re in for a treat. \nWe will be studying   “Siehe an die Werke Gottes”\, “Lauda Jerusalem”\, “Also hat Gott” and a Magnificat \nThis is a workshop for Voices and the following Instruments: \nOne harpsichord and one chamber organ (or electronic organ) at A415  or two harpsichords at A415 and one or two theorbos.  All keyboard and theorbo players need to be comfortable reading figured bass. \nStrings with baroque set ups\, or modern instruments with gut strings and baroque bows: violins\, violas or tenor/bass viols\, baroque cellos. \nSackbuts\, cornets\, curtals and recorders are welcome. \nBill Carslake \n \nBill studied singing with David Lowe at Cambridge and Peter Alexander Wilson at Royal Scottish Academy of Music\, and orchestral conducting with Martyn Brabbins\, Jorma Panula and Ilya Musin. He was a busy bass-baritone before he decided to focus exclusively on conducting and composing. He composes music inspired by outdoor places such as Greenland and is a 2018/19 Finzi Scholar for his current composition project about Mountain Hares. He is Artistic Director of Farnborough Symphony Orchestra and Imperial College Sinfonietta and was Music Director for the Royal Ballet’s Elizabeth in 2018 and 2016. He is passionate about Renaissance and Baroque music and directs programmes for EMF forums\, Lacock Choral Courses and Benslow Music.  He is a Trustee of the Elgar Foundation. \nMusic will be provided on the day. \nInstrumentalists please bring a labelled music stand. \nPlease book below and then scroll down to make sure you have succeeded. URL:http://memf.org.uk/event/rosenmuller-with-tutor-will-carslake/ LOCATION:St Philip’s Church Centre\, Dorridge\, B93 8DX CATEGORIES:A415,brass,Continuo,Loud wind,Recorders,Strings,Voices END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210427T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210427T203000 DTSTAMP:20240507T110721 CREATED:20210315T131134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T120325Z UID:2856-1619551800-1619555400@memf.org.uk SUMMARY:Requiem for a King - a workshop for voices and instruments (A=415) with Jeffrey Skidmore DESCRIPTION:Jeffrey Skidmore explores music by Michel-Richard de Lalande including two magnificent Grand Motets written for Louis XIV to be performed in the golden splendour of the Chapelle Royale in the palace of Versailles.  The workshop includes the powerfully moving Requiem from De Profundis\, which was performed at the Sun King’s funeral in 1715\, and the uplifting Hymn for Easter Day O filii et filae. He will take a look at primary source material\, discuss research and explore some important features of French Baroque style – ornamentation\, pronunciation and notes inégales. \nWe will sing these two pieces at A 415 – SATBB chorus\, backed by an orchestra of strings\, oboes\, bassoons\, flutes\, recorders\, organ and theorbo. (Instrumental parts will also be available) \nThe powerful music of Lalande is still the least well-known of the great Baroque composers.  With a major anniversary creeping up in 2026 NOW is the time to start putting things right.  His music is consistently incroyable! \nJeffrey Skidmore OBE has been Artistic Director of Ex Cathedra for over 50 years and has an international reputation for the quality and range of his work. Baroque music from Latin America has featured prominently in recent years and he has given many magical performances in beautiful venues around the world\, he has recorded four  CDs\, created many new editions and explored a whole new world of performance practice. \nPlease book below. URL:http://memf.org.uk/event/ex-cathedra-an-illustrated-talk-by-jeffrey-skidmore/ LOCATION:Online(Zoom) CATEGORIES:A415,Online,Recorders,Viols,Voices END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200613T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200613T170000 DTSTAMP:20240507T110721 CREATED:20200124T175452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200604T173016Z UID:1526-1592042400-1592067600@memf.org.uk SUMMARY:Handel: Judas Maccabeus - postponed to 2021 DESCRIPTION:Workshop for Voices and Instruments with Tutor Justin Doyle + AGM. \nInformation and booking details available end of March URL:http://memf.org.uk/event/handel-judas-maccabeus-saturday-13th-june/ LOCATION:Knowle Village Hall\, St John’s Close\, Knowle\, Solihull\, B93 0NN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:A415,brass,Recorders,Strings,Viols,Voices END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200321T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200321T170000 DTSTAMP:20240507T110721 CREATED:20190908T195209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200317T171000Z UID:1404-1584784800-1584810000@memf.org.uk SUMMARY:Johann Rosenmüller DESCRIPTION:Workshop for voices and Baroque instruments (A=415) with William Carslake. \nFollowing his early career in Leipzig\, Rosenmüller spent over twenty years in Venice where he was Maestro di Coro at the Ospedale della Pieta (like Vivaldi after him). At the end of his career he returned to Germany and settled in Wolfenbuttel. There is a fine blend of Italian and German styles in these appealing and approachable pieces of sacred music which show the influence of both Corelli and Schütz. Before emigrating to Italy in the late 1650s Rosenmüller had already been there briefly in 1645/46 and the trip had a decisive influence on his style. This can be heard in his two famous collections of 1648 and1652/3\,the Kern -Spruche (Core Sayings) and Andere Kern Spruchen (Other Core Sayings )The word painting is evocative and the sudden turns of harmony can take you\nby surprise! If you don’t yet know him you’re in for a treat. \nRepertoire: Rosenmüller\, Siehe an die Werke Gottes\nRosenmüller\, Lauda Jerusalem\nRosenmüller\, Also hat Gott\nRosenmüller\, Magnificat \nInstruments: One harpsichord and one chamber organ (or electronic organ) at A415 or two harpsichords at A415.\nOne or two theorbos. All keyboard and theorbo players need to be comfortable reading figured bass.\nStrings with baroque set ups\, or modern instruments with gut strings and baroque bows:\n violins; violas or tenor/bass viols; baroque cellos\nSackbuts\, cornets\, curtals and recorders are welcome. \nTutor\nWilliam is Artistic Director of Farnborough Symphony Orchestra\nand Imperial College Sinfonietta and was Music Director for the Royal Ballet’s Elizabeth in\n2018 and 2016. He is passionate about Renaissance and Baroque music and directs\nprogrammes for EMF forums\, Lacock Choral Courses and Benslow Music. (more on the leaflet available below) URL:http://memf.org.uk/event/workshop-for-voices-and-baroque-instruments/ LOCATION:Coton Centre\, Tamworth\, Church Comberford Road\, Tamworth\, B79 9AA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:A415,brass,Recorders,Strings,Viols,Voices END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190914T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190914T170000 DTSTAMP:20240507T110721 CREATED:20190411T204051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190707T120625Z UID:1312-1568455200-1568480400@memf.org.uk SUMMARY:Baroque String Workshop DESCRIPTION:A Workshop of Baroque Music for strings (A=415) with Tutor Julia Bishop. \nMusic to be studied:\nJS Bach: Orchestral Suite no.4 in D major (with wind parts played by strings) \nJohn Stanley: Concerto Grosso op2 no3 – concertos for strings in 7 parts \nVivaldi: L’Estro Armonico – Concerto in B minor for 4 violins URL:http://memf.org.uk/event/baroque-string-workshop/ LOCATION:Knowle Village Hall\, St John’s Close\, Knowle\, Solihull\, B93 0NN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:A415,Strings END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190316T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190316T170000 DTSTAMP:20240507T110721 CREATED:20181201T211333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181204T151719Z UID:1220-1552730400-1552755600@memf.org.uk SUMMARY:Purcell: The Fairy Queen DESCRIPTION:The Fairy Queen\, composed by Henry Purcell in 1692\, is written in the form most popular with the audiences of the day – a play with substantial incidental music\, with each of its five acts completed with an extended masque: a Restoration spectacular – following the huge success of Dioclesian and King Arthur. The libretto is an anonymous adaption of Shakespeare’s wedding comedy – A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Purcell did not set any of Shakespeare’s text to music; music was to be played as the audience took their seats and also to be played between the acts. The music for short masques in nearly every act\, presented by Titania and Oberon\, is subtly related to the action in the play and makes reference to King William and Queen Mary.\nAs in King Arthur the principal characters do not sing\, unless they are supernatural\, pastoral or drunk! Secondary characters sing to them\, usually as entertainment\, or as supernatural beings.\nWe shall need plenty of singers. There may be a chance to include some of the short solos and ensembles\, especially where they lead straight in to a chorus. At the moment we cannot be more specific but if you are interested please contact Sheila Koch the organiser\,saying whether you sing Soprano 1\, Soprano 2\, Alto or Counter Tenor\, Tenor\, Bass. \nThe orchestration is for 2 recorders\, 2 oboes\, 2 trumpets\, timpani\, strings and continuo. Pitch will be A-415. \nJohn Hancorn \nJohn Hancorn is music director of various choral groups in the Sussex area and has directed performances of Bach\, Monteverdi and Purcell\, among others\, for the Brighton Early Music Festival. John leads vocal workshops and masterclasses specialising in baroque repertoire\, including regular visits to Early Music Fora and ‘Sing and Discover’ days with Richard Wigmore throughout the UK. He teaches at Trinity Laban College of Music\, the University of Chichester\, East Sussex Academy of Music and Lancing College. He directed chamber choir courses at Dartington for many years and is a tutor at AIMS International Music School. John was a popular tutor for Purcell’s King Arthur in 2017. URL:http://memf.org.uk/event/purcell-the-fairy-queen/ LOCATION:Selly Oak Methodist Church Hall\, Langleys Road\, Birmingham\, B29 6HT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:A415,brass,Recorders,Strings,Viols,Voices,woodwind END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180707T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180707T160000 DTSTAMP:20240507T110721 CREATED:20180520T152656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180618T100808Z UID:938-1530954000-1530979200@memf.org.uk SUMMARY:Verse anthems DESCRIPTION:Workshop for voices and viols @ pitch A415 URL:http://memf.org.uk/event/verse-anthems/ LOCATION:St Nicholas Church Warwick\, St Nicholas Church Street\, Warwick\, CV34 4JD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:A415,Viols,Voices END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180609T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180609T160000 DTSTAMP:20240507T110721 CREATED:20180519T120136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180520T184830Z UID:862-1528534800-1528560000@memf.org.uk SUMMARY:Italian Concertos DESCRIPTION:Workshop for strings @ pitch A415 \nWe shall concentrate on ‘Concerti a Quattro’ for tutti strings by Vivaldi (including one of his Paris Concertos) and his predecessors and contemporaries including Torelli and Albinoni. \nTutor\nTheresa Caudle began her career on the cornett but then became increasingly active as a baroque violinist\, playing with many of the leading period instrument ensembles in this country\, including as a principal member of The Parley of Instruments for many years. She directs her own ensemble\, Canzona\, and regularly leads other ensembles such as The Hanover Band. Theresa is Artistic Director of Baroque Week in Caversham and a tutor on several Baroque music courses including those at Jackdaws and Benslow. Her solo CD of 17th century Italian sonatas\, “Violino o Cornetto” is on the Nimbus Alliance label. \nCost and booking\nMembers of MEMF or other EMF £22\, Non- members £26\, Students Free \nString workshop details with booking form URL:http://memf.org.uk/event/italian-concertos/ LOCATION:Knowle Village Hall\, St John’s Close\, Knowle\, Solihull\, B93 0NN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:A415,Strings END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR