Classical
IGF Classical Course 2012
Key Facts
Guests: David Russell, Nigel North, Andrea Vettoretti
Staff Tutors: Amanda Cook, Tom Kerstens, Julian Masters
Dates: 20 - 25 July 2012
Levels: All levels
Age: All ages
Accommodation: stayinbath.org
Social life: Concerts and jamming will take place at Chapel Arts Centre right in the heart of the city. The concert programme includes Jools Holland at Bath Racecourse (part of Sulis Sound Track Festival), David Russell, Nigel North and more to be announced.
Price: (includes concert pass / early bird until 2nd April 2012)
Booking information at the bottom of the page.
Special Guests
GRAMMY award winner David Russell is one of the giants of the classical guitar today. His beautifully polished and refined playing have combined to make him a hero to young guitarists over the world. In recognition of his great talent and his international career, he was names a Fellow of The Royal Academy of Music in London in 1997. His concert and masterclass represents a rare visit to the UK. Students wanting to attend David’s masterclass should book early to avoid disappointment.
Lutenist Nigel North is one of the very best players world wide and has been sharing music with audiences for nearly 30 years. Through his outstanding virtuosity as soloist, accompanist and ensemble musician, Nigel has inspired a generation. His quiet passion and artistry have produced benchmark recordings and performances, notable of Bath on the Lute for Linn Records and his recording of the lute music of John Dowland for Naxos. A rare and unmissable chance to study and see Nigel North in the UK.
Andrea Vettoretti is considered by critics to be one of the most important young guitarists in Europe. Born in Treviso, he studied at the ‘G. Rossini’ Conservatory in Fermo, the prestigious École Normale de Musique in Paris and participated in masterclasses with Mstilav Rostrpovitch, Alicia de Larrocha and Alberto Ponce. Andrea has claimed frize prize in no less than twelve national and international competitions, and regularly performs in major concert series’ and festivals around the world. He has recorded six highly acclaimed CDs and is also Artistic Director of the International Guitar Festival Delle Due Città, Rome.
Course Leaders
Tom Kerstens is a major figure in guitar music today: a versatile performer on modern and period instruments and one of the most influential champions of the guitar’s cause as a performer, recording artist and festival director. He was recently chosen in Classic FM’s list of the five best guitarists world wide & as one of the ‘100 best classical artists’ and was hailed as a “refreshing musical explorer”, BBC Radio 3 described him as being “in a different league”.
Amanda Cook is one of the leading guitarists of her generation. She has appeared in the USA, South America and throughout Europe. In the UK she has performed at the Southbank Centre, Wigmore Hall, Sage Gateshead and Kings Place. She has broadcast on radio and TV, having performed live and been interviewed on BBC Radio 3 and Woman’s Hour. She currently teaches at the Guildhall School of Music, is Patron of the Federation of Guitar Societies and regularly gives masterclasses and adjudicates.
Julian Masters is a musician, composer and teacher of long standing. He is perhaps best known for his group ‘The Pigeon Quintet’ and his community theatre piece ‘Sardines’, performed at Sadlers’ Wells in London in 2005. He currently teaches classical guitar privately and at North London’s Working Men’s College. Julian is a specialist in early stage teaching and an ideal teacher if you’re a beginner or improver.
Andrea Vettoretti
Nigel North
Tom Kerstens
Amanda Cook
*A note to regulars - as this is an exceptional Olympic year IGF has restructured for 2012 only. You will notice many changes from 2011, primarily that IGF is non-residential only. This means students will need to make their own accommodation and meal arrangements. This logistical change will not affect the quality of your tuition experience and means that you will benefit from being located in the heart of this world heritage city.
Booking
Please download a booking form here and pay online via PayPal. Once you have received your e-mail receipt from PayPal please forward this on, along with your fully completed booking form to liz@igf.org.uk. You will then receive a confirmation e-mail which will include your code to discounted accommodation for stayinbath.org.
Alternatively you can book and pay over the phone, booking lines are open from 11 - 4, Monday to Friday on 0845 034 0773. You will then receive a confirmation e-mail which will include your code to discounted accommodation for stayinbath.org.
It’s going to be a great year!
The IGF Team.