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