In the town
of Besalú
July 10-17, 2020
Manuscript to Performance Course
Materializing the Medieval Parisian Repertoires
(July 13-17 / 30 hours)
Musicology applied to performance. The study of monophonic and polyphonic Parisian repertoires, vocal and instrumental improvisation in Parisian style, the use of instruments and the voice in medieval Paris.
The Art of the Medieval Sequence with Katarina Livljanić
(July 10-12 / 15 hours)
Study of the medieval sequence repertoire. From the 9th-century compositions of Notker of St. Gallen to the 12th-century pieces from the Parisian Abbey of St. Victor. Open to advanced singers.
The Clerical Dance-Songs of Ms. Pluteo 29
(July 11-12 / 12 hours)
Vocal-instrumental performance of the clerical dance-songs contained in Ms. Pluteo 29 (13th century) with reconstruction of choreography. For singers and instrumentalists.
Making a Romanesque Harp or a Guittern
(July 10-12 / 15 hours)
Construction of a Romanesque Harp (12th century) or a Guittern (13th century), guided by the master luthier Asier de Benito. Students keep the instruments they build. No experience necessary.
Medieval Square Frame Drum Making (Adufe)
(July 11-12 / 13.5 hours)
Pedro Manceras and Dr. Mauricio Molina will lead participants to build a square frame drum (adufe) and learn to play it. Students keep the instruments they build. No experience necessary.
At the University
of Lleida
July 20-27, 2020
Medieval Parisian Music for Voices and Instruments
(July 20-24 / 30 hours)
Hands-on course dedicated to the study and performance different medieval Parisian repertoire (1100-1300) with voices and instruments. Open to singers and instrumentalists.
Medieval Singing & Performance Practice Workshop
Le Roman de Fauvel with Benjamin Bagby
(July 25-27 / 15 hours)
Study and performance of monophonic and polyphonic pieces from the famous early fourteenth-century Roman de Fauvel. For advanced singers and instrumentalists.
Organum Improvisation: The Vatican Organum Treatise
(July 25-26 / 12 hours)
Study of the improvisational techniques of the Parisian Organum (polyphonic composition based on a Plainchant). For singers and instrumentalists.
FACULTY
Dr. Mauricio Molina
Course Director, Music Theory, Percussion
Cristina Alís Raurich
Assistant Director, Music Theory, Portative organ
Benjamin Bagby
Katarina Livljanić
Medieval Singing and Performance Practice
Alejandro Hernández
Vielle
Martí Beltrán
Citole, Guitern, Psaltery
Raúl Lacilla
Music Theory, Bagpipes, Frestel (Medieval Panpipe)
Jasmina Črnčič
Medieval Vocal Style and Technique
Claire Piganiol
Harp
Octavio Beltrán
Assistant of Percussion Program
Asier de Benito
Luthier, Instrument Making Workshop
Pedro Manceras
Luthier, Instrument Making Workshop
With the support of:
