2024 courses and masterclasses
The Festival des Rencontres Musicales is not only about concerts: every year, dozens of students and amateurs from the region, but also from all over Europe, converge to Figeac for courses and masterclasses with an educational team made up of artists from the festival. Vocals, violin, viola, cello, piano, orchestra, chamber music... there is something for everyone, and for all levels!
CHOIR COURSE
FROM AUGUST 6 TO 15
WITH MATTHIEU CABANÈS
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FOR WHO?
Students or amateurs who enjoy singing, and for whom the vocal ensemble provides access to the pleasure of the concert
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WHAT?
Group vocal technique, analysis of individual problems and rehearsals by desks... all this in a good-natured and passionate atmosphere
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PROGRAM
| Famous oratorio choirs
| Pergolese: Confitebor Tibi Domine
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PRICE
380€ for the course alone
720€ full board
The price includes free entry to all concerts during the course
MASTER
CLASSES
FROM AUGUST 6 TO 20
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FOR WHO ?
Students, amateurs and future professionals in violin, viola, cello, double bass, piano
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WHAT ?
| Daily lessons (30min) or every 2 days (1h)
| Chamber music groups
| Numerous public auditions: the opportunity to express oneself musically, by putting the work carried out during the course to the test with the public
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PRICE
450€ for the course alone
960€ full board
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EDUCATIONAL TEAM
Olivier Pons (violin), Olli Vartiainen (violin and direction), Young-Pyo Lee (violin), Thierry Juffard (violin), Pascal Robault (viola), Helen Lindén (cello)
STRING COURSES
2ND CYCLE STUDENTS
FROM AUGUST 9 TO 19
WITH YOUNG-PYO LEE
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FOR WHO ?
2nd cycle students in violin, viola or cello.
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WHAT ?
| Group course 3 hours per day
| Participation in student concerts
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PRICE
250€ (educational fees only)
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1ST CYCLE STUDENTS
FROM AUGUST 14 TO 19
WITH YOUNG-PYO LEE
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FOR WHO ?
First cycle students in violin, viola or cello.
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WHAT ?
| Individual and group lessons, 2 hours per day
| Participation in student concerts
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PRICE
130€ (educational fees only)