The 2009 Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Institute will take place from
June 4 - 17 at the Faculty of Music, University of Toronto.
Images from left to right: Harpsichordist Charlotte Nediger with students Hsuan Chang and Timothy Wong; Jeanne Lamon in orchestra rehearsal; Ivars Taurins in choir rehearsal
The Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Institute is led by some of the world's finest musicians in the field of baroque performance. The Institute is held at the Faculty of Music, University of Toronto. This comprehensive training program includes orchestra and choir rehearsals, masterclasses, opera scene study for singers, chamber ensembles, private lessons, lectures and workshops, classes in baroque dance, and concerts by both participants and faculty. We invite advanced students, pre-professional and professional musicians to apply.
Message from the Music Director
It is with great excitement that I announce the eighth annual Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Institute (TBSI), a unique training programme in instrumental and vocal baroque performance practice. We are dedicated to developing the period performers of the future, and TBSI is certainly producing great results: several past participants of the Institute have won positions in the Tafelmusik Orchestra and Chamber Choir and others have been hired on an occasional basis.
Since its inception in 2002, TBSI has continued to attract high-calibre musicians from far and wide. Last year we received 150 applications and welcomed 95 participants from around the world: 20 singers, 6 flutists, 3 oboists, 4 bassoonists, 21 violinists, 7 violists, 8 cellists, 3 bassists, 2 lutenists, a harpist, 8 harpsichordists, 9 conductors, and 4 continuo assistants.
Consider joining an amazing group of musicians to delve into the world of baroque music: explore a baroque instrument; study in masterclasses; enjoy private lessons; play or sing with other participants and Tafelmusik musicians in ensembles, orchestra and choir; learn to dance a minuet or act with baroque gestures. We promise you a great deal of fun, as well as an intensive learning experience.
Hope to see you in June!
Jeanne Lamon
Music Director
Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Institute
P.S. - Don't forget to have your applications in by March 20, 2009!
Institute Location:Jeanne Lamon, Music Director
Ivars Taurins , Director, Chamber Choir
Charlotte Nediger, Artistic Coordinator, TBSI
Suzanne Rapoport, Administrative Coordinator, TBSI
For further information, please contact Tafelmusik at 416-964-9562 ext. 241 or tbsi@tafelmusik.org .
