Recorders: repertoire of the 18th and 19th centuries

City Lit

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    Course

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    London

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    Different dates available

This course focuses on lesser-known recorder ensemble music and solo repertoire from the 18th and 19th centuries, and is for advanced players of recorders of any size. Through a varied selection of late Baroque, Rococo and 19th-century music, all originally written for recorders, flageolets or csakan, you will develop your ensemble skills and individual playing technique.

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

- Comfortably play a variety of sizes of recorders
- Enjoy an improved technical level on your recorder
- Recognise and identify the characteristics of different styles of 18th- and 19th-century recorder music
- Perform as part of small and large ensembles with increased confidence and stylistic awareness.

You will need to bring your recorder(s). Music and teaching material will be provided by the tutor. You can borrow, and may wish to buy, the ensemble music being studied.

Classes will comprise tutor explanation and demonstration, large ensemble group playing and some work in smaller groups (please bring your own instruments). Sessions will also include class discussion, developing solo and ensemble playing skills, and independent rehearsal techniques.
To make progress you will need to practise regularly outside class (ideally at least 20 minutes on least 4 days per week).

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Course programme

- Improving technical fluency and ensemble skills related directly to various styles of recorder consort playing
- Playing different instruments of the recorder family
- Tuning and articulation, stylistic awareness
- Late Baroque and Classical ornamentation on the recorder
- Playing as part of small and large ensemble groups
- Repertoire will include music by Heberle, Krähmer, Roy, Boismortier and Melchior Molter.

Additional information

You may also be interested in Advanced Recorder Consort and Ensemble, Improvising in Classical instrumental music, or one of our music appreciation courses in classical music. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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Recorders: repertoire of the 18th and 19th centuries

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