“Very enjoyable. Both chamber works were delightful, challenging and interesting. Tutor was excellent - enthusiastic, helpful and patient.”
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Resident: £509 Non-Resident: £388 (25% off for under 27s) Code: 23/355
Booking for Members opens at 11am on Tuesday 16 May, 2023
Non-Member and online booking opens at 9am on Tuesday 13 June, 2023
For details on how to become a Member to take advantage of early booking, see here.
What is the course about?
Jonathan Trout leads another Group Quartet course, designed for those who are reluctant to tackle the string quartet repertoire one to a part or who just enjoy playing the repertoire en masse. We’d like you to be of at least Grade 5 standard for this course, though we require no formal qualifications. We’ll work with Jonathan’s usual thoroughness on Langsamer Satz by Webern and Schubert's C major Quintet D956. Please note that you need to bring your own music – any decent edition will do – and we’d like you to number the bars yourself before you arrive. Start with the first complete bar and ignore “first time only” repeat bars in your calculations.
What will we cover?
This year we will be working on Webern's Langsamer Satz and Schubert's C major Quintet D956.
What will we accomplish?
By the end of this course you will be able to perform all or most of the movements of both works.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Enthusiasm is key and a willingness to bravely explore!
A minimum of Grade 5 or equivalent standard would be appropriate.
How will the course be taught, and will any preparation be required?
You should arrive with your part prepared to the best of your ability.
Will music be provided in advance of the course?
Please note that you need to bring your own music – any decent edition will do – and we’d like you to number the bars yourself before you arrive. Start with the first complete bar and ignore “first time only” repeat bars in your calculations.
Is there anything I need to bring?
Yourself, your instrument and the music!
What previous participants said about this course…
“Very enjoyable. Both chamber works were delightful, challenging and interesting. Tutor was excellent - enthusiastic, helpful and patient.”
“Outstanding!”
October 2020: Elgar’s String Quartet in E minor Op 83