Music Academy - La Chaussée des Arts. Flute and Harp. From the 1st to the 8th of August. Le Logis de La Chaussée, Gourgé.

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1 Music Academy - La Chaussée des Arts Flute and Harp. From the 1st to the 8th of August Le Logis de La Chaussée, Gourgé France West of Poitiers, in the department des Deux-Sèvres, the Music Academy of La Chaussée des Arts provides a select number of students of flute and harp the opportunity to perfect their talents. During 8 days of intensive study in the convivial atmosphere of the Logis de la Chaussée, students will be tutored by professors of international fame. In addition to daily private course, the Academy offers the participants optional chamber music classes, combining both instruments. Two public concerts are scheduled in historical venues of the Gâtine area, one given by the professors of the course at the beginning of the Academy, the second, at the end, with the possible participation of the students. In the exceptional surroundings of a recently restored XIV th century manor, the Academy provides international students ideal studying and living quarters in an authentic traditional French environment: 8 days full of rich musical, cultural and human experience. 1

2 Details of the course Minimum level required: advanced university level (master or equivalent). Admission to the course is subject to the agreement of the professors. Daily individual tutoring of an hour. Possibility to attend the classes of the other participants. Daily chamber music classes with combined flute and harp from 17:00 to 19:00. The works to be studied will be chosen in agreement with the professors prior to the beginning of the course, in order to have scores available. Participants are expected to attend the public concert given by the professors, on the 1st of August. At the end of the course, the students will be given the opportunity to present part of the works studied during the course, at a second public concert on the 8 th of August, after agreement and in collaboration with the professors. Classes take place from Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 19:00. Practical information Accommodation Full board will be provided from Saturday 31 st of July, late afternoon, to Monday 9 th in the morning, in the Logis in two or three bed rooms (sheets and towels are included in the price). Typical French meals prepared in the Logis will be shared with the professors and the hosts in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. (Please, indicate any special diet, we will try to accommodate your requirements) Rooms are at students disposal for individual practice and rehearsal for the concerts. Soft drinks, coffee, tea and snacks will be available during the day. A local shop and a bakery are situated 2 km away from the Logis. The closest town (Parthenay) is 12 km away. The internet access and the telephone of the Logis may be used by the students (with moderation!) How to get there by train: direct TGV from Paris Montparnasse (1 h 45) or from Charles-de-Gaulle Airport to Poitiers, then, bus SNCF from Poitiers to Parthenay (careful, there is not always a connecting bus to every train). by road: 3h30 from Paris. Motorway A10, exit Châtellerault, follow the road to Mirebeau, Thénezay, Gourgé. 2 km before Gourgé you will find the Logis de La Chaussée on your left (look for the tower). Check flights to Poitiers (summer service with Ryan Air via England and other budget airlines). 2

3 Cultural interests in the area The medieval town of Parthenay is situated 12 km away. The renowned tourist area of the Marais Poitevin and La Rochelle are each approximately an hour away by car, as well as is the Puy du Fou, to the north west of La Chaussée, and the Futuroscope, north of Poitiers. The professors Classes will be held in French, German and English. Flute Sarah Louvion, principal flute at the Frankfurt Opera and Museumsorchester in Germany, will be teaching this instrument. First Prize in the Kobe International Competition among other distinctions, she fascinates the audience with her virtuosity combined with a very sensitive musicality. She leads an orchestral career by playing in prestigious german orchestras, parallel to an intense chamber music activity, and teaches regularly. She will work with her students on mastering their technique with emphasis on musical interpretation. ( Harp Harp classes will be held by the principal harp of the Frankfurt Opera and 1 er prix in international harp competition in Gargilesse, Prof Françoise Friedrich. Parallel to a brillant orchestral carrier (she plays regularly with the Berlin Philharmony, Bamberg, etc), she has been passing on her technique, her precision and musical sensitivity for many years to students at the Frankfurt Musikhochschule. Many of her former pupils are now in different german orchestras. Francoise and Sarah will give the chamber music classes jointly, a specialty they particularly enjoy and practice regularly as their last record (2009) shows. Fees Fees of 800,00 include tuition, full board from Saturday 31 st of July to Monday 9th of August (9 nights) and 15 annual membership fee to the Association. Each participant must insure his instruments and bring an E111 health insurance form, or equivalent, for the length of their stay. We also recommend an international third party insurance. Travelling costs are not included. One half of the amount (400,00 ) is due at the latest 10 days upon receipt of confirmation of admission by the professors or at the latest on the 30 th of June, on the bank account of the Association (see below), the other half is to be paid upon arrival in La Chaussée. LA CHAUSSÉE DES ARTS Caisse d épargne Aquitaine Poitou-Charentes IBAN: FR BIC: CEPAFRPP33 3

4 CONTACTS Académie de La Chaussée des Arts Contact in France Name de Fontaines, Hugues Tel hfontain@gmail.com International Contact Name von Hahn, Geneviève Tel gvonhahn@web.de Contact flute professor Name Louvion, Sarah s.louvion@web.de Contact harp professor Name Friedrich, Francoise françoise_friedrich@web.de Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. 4

5 REGISTRATION FORM To be returned at the latest June 1st 2010 to Geneviève von Hahn Holbeinstraße 18 D Francfurt Fax Surname, Name Nationality Age Instrument Musical studies and schools attended Professor(s) Level achieved and distinction Telephone Full address Postal code Country Répertoire wished to be studied during the course 5

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7 REGISTRATION FORM To be returned at the latest June 1st 2010 to Geneviève von Hahn Holbeinstraße 18 D Francfurt Fax Surname, Name Nationality Age Instrument Musical studies and schools attended Professor(s) Level achieved and distinction Telephone Full address Postal code Country Répertoire wished to be studied during the course 7

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9 REGISTRATION FORM To be returned at the latest June 1st 2010 to Geneviève von Hahn Holbeinstraße 18 D Francfurt Fax Surname, Name Nationality Age Instrument Musical studies and schools attended Professor(s) Level achieved and distinction Telephone Full address Postal code Country Répertoire wished to be studied during the course 9