BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Midlands Early Music Forum - ECPv6.8.3//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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190713T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190713T170000 DTSTAMP:20251019T003234 CREATED:20190404T145022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T111101Z UID:1292-1563012000-1563037200@memf.org.uk SUMMARY:The Delights of Summer DESCRIPTION:A workshop with Tutor Alison Kinder for all voices and instruments enjoying the delights of Summer. A time when The Leaves be Green\, Fair Phyliss is to be found feeding her flock\, nymphs and shepherds are courting and dancing\, and All Creatures Now Are Merry Minded. We’ll have a predominantly English day\, with composers including Wilbye\, Farmer\, Bennett and Morley. Such as John Bennett’s ‘All Creatures Now’ (5-part)\, and the Morley ‘Hard By A Crystal Fountain’ (6-part)\, and Farmer ‘Ye Blessed Bowers’ (8-part). \nWe welcome all voices\, strings (viols and violin family)\, recorders\, brass\, housetrained double reeds and wind caps (it would be wise to have a quieter alternative instrument or voice with you too for the daintier nymph and shepherd moments…!) \nFind the details in the leaflet below. URL:http://memf.org.uk/event/the-delights-of-summer/ LOCATION:St George’s Church\, Rugby\, St.John's Avenue\, Hillmorton\, Rugby\, CV22 5HR\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:A440,brass,Loud wind,Recorders,Strings,Viols,Voices,woodwind END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190511T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190512T170000 DTSTAMP:20251019T003234 CREATED:20181201T212943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190222T120947Z UID:1229-1557568800-1557680400@memf.org.uk SUMMARY:Missa Diligam te Domine a12 by Valentini DESCRIPTION:We welcome back Philip Thorby for this two day Workshop for voices and Instruments. He has again uncovered a masterpiece for us with the Missa Diligam te Domine a 12 by Giovanni Valentini. Published in Venice in 1621\, this is a spectacular composition which in many ways reminds us of Monteverdi and Gabrieli\, but also has its own special qualities. \nValentini was an Italian composer\, poet and keyboard virtuoso overshadowed in history by his contemporaries Monteverdi and Sch?tz and his compositions are now unjustifiably neglected. He was probably born in Venice and was reported to have been a pupil of Giovanni Gabrieli. \nFor this workshop we will need many voices and a variety of instruments for doubling or replacing vocal parts. These can include cornets\, sackbuts\, curtals\, recorders\, viols and continuo\, including lutes. \nPlease download the leaflet for more details and the timetable for the day. URL:http://memf.org.uk/event/missa-diligam-te-domine-a12-by-valentini/ LOCATION:Solihull School CATEGORIES:A440,brass,Loud wind,Recorders,Strings,Voices END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190316T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190316T170000 DTSTAMP:20251019T003234 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:20181201T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181201T170000 DTSTAMP:20251019T003234 CREATED:20180620T135221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181112T230807Z UID:1064-1543658400-1543683600@memf.org.uk SUMMARY:In Dulci Jubilo - Seasonal music by Praetorius DESCRIPTION:Workshop for voices and all instruments exploring Christmas motets by Michael Praetorius\, tutored by Steven Devine URL:http://memf.org.uk/event/music-to-be-announced/ LOCATION:West Orchard United Reformed Church\, 83 Baginton Road\,Styvechale\, Coventry\, CV3 6FP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:A440,Loud wind,Recorders,Strings,Viols,Voices END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181013T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181013T170000 DTSTAMP:20251019T003234 CREATED:20180630T114924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180923T145836Z UID:1093-1539424800-1539450000@memf.org.uk SUMMARY:Laetatus Sum - Music of the Italian Renaissance DESCRIPTION:Workshop for voices and instruments @ pitch A440 with Philip Thorby. A buffet lunch will be provided at this specially chosen workshop in recognition of Mike Ashley’s long service on the MEMF committee. URL:http://memf.org.uk/event/laetatus-sum-music-of-the-italian-renaissance/ LOCATION:St.Faith & St.Laurence Church Hall\, Balden Road\, Harborne\, Birmingham\, B32 2EL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:A440,Loud wind,Recorders,Strings,Voices END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180609T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180609T160000 DTSTAMP:20251019T003234 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