Ibiza (Spain), September 2008
International Academy for Performance Practice
Masterclasses, Chamber Music,
Course in Performance Practice
The Vazquez Collection of Historical String Instruments
Violins, Violas da gamba, Viola d’amore, Violoncellos, Double Basses from 1500 to 1789
Something had to be done to hide from the searching sun!
View from one of the beaches: stuning!
Es Vedrà
The beaches were also on the agenda of the course.
we were amply rewarded for our efforts:
Between the musical offerings...
Great place, great meal!
The second restaurant-concert took place at Nina*s, right at the waterfront.
Failry soon we will reap the harvest of our labours
Corelli would have been proud of the high ...
and with dedication!
in detail,
Classes began the next day: and it was Corelli on the agenda:
...and the low instruments and so are were.
Concentrated work,
The harpsichord was donated by Toni Riera, whom we will be meeting later.
Concerto grosso in g-minor for the Nativity
And we were treated like kings:
And suddenly a Ray of Divine Inspiration annointed his head...
and José Vázquez on the viola da gamba
Here Sylvia Dierig and Gerd-Uwe Klein, our two violinists from Bieselsberg, Germany
But both pupils and teachers had to perform for their meals...
directly in the heart of Santa Eulalia
The course began this year with a performance at the Restaurant CAN RIBAS,
Vincente, the owner, offered us the best paella we have ever had!
View from the fortress
Poster for the concert series
Artículos en la prensa: salieron muchísimos
Some sought relief in the water!
Here Gerd-Uwe and Sylvia, planning the evening’s concert.
The fabulous four-star Hotel Tres Torres offered us not only a wonderful dinner,
but also the ideal conditions for the final concert of the course...
Mozart!
Haydn!
Marais!
In all, three student concerts took place,
which began at 21:30 and ended ... quite late!
On two evenings we were entertained by the local big band, in which several of our students also participated
A closer look at Aarón Zápico (E), who presided at the harpsichord during all of the concerts.
Lúcia Krommer on the viola da gamba by Michael Albanus, 1706
Christian Drechsel (D), violoncello
We had to leave to perform a Concert in Santa Eulalia
Church of San Carlos, where the second concert took place.
Artículos en la prensa: salieron muchísimos
The faculty members also had to perform 5 concerts during the course
Concierto en Santa Gertrudis, Ibiza
A youthful audience!
Lúcia Krommer in action and some admirers
Toni Riera and Lúcia Krommer, waiting for the wedding guests
in one of the most charming settings!
We also performed for a wedding (well, almost...)
The Trio, performing for a pensive buddha in a marvellous setting.
Toni Riera (E), flautista de Ibiza y co-organizador del curso.
Artículos en la prensa: salieron muchísimos!
