The Viola da Gamba Society of New England presented a workshop led by Wieland Kuijken, one of the most influential and inspired viol players and teachers of the 20^th century. Mr. Kuijken has had a pivotal role in the rediscovery of viol repertoire and technique, and is a vital figure in the world of early music.

Two simultaneous viol ensemble workshops took place at Hancock United Church of Christ in Lexington Massachusetts, March 14-19, 2011: the Kuijken Residency for young/emerging pre-professional and semi-professional viol players, and the Consort Intensive for the larger viol playing community. The music for the week explored the ever-widening repertoire for viol consort, from vocal works of the 17^th century to canzonas, fantasias, keyboard transcriptions and later ensemble music for viols. 

Jane Hershey, Director

This six-day workshop provided a rare opportunity for rising viola da gamba players to rehearse and perform ensemble music under the musical direction of Wieland Kuijken. Open by audition to twelve players, the workshop culminated in a concert on Saturday March 19 at Longy School of Music’s Pickman Hall in Cambridge. The week also provided daily opportunities for master classes with Mr. Kuijken on solo and duo repertoire. These afternoon master classes, as well as some ensemble rehearsals, were open to auditing by the general public and by participants in the Consort Intensive. Jane Hershey and Laura Jeppesen were on hand to assist Mr. Kuijken, and participated in the ensembles.

Mary Springfels, Director

This VdGS-NE workshop welcomed out-of-town players to take part in a unique week of consort playing. Although participation in the full week was encouraged, players were able to register for any number of days, from March 14-18. Each day began with a short introduction, led by Mary Springfels, and looked at topics of interest for that day. Playing sessions followed, with Mary rotating between consorts to give time to everyone. Preformed consorts were welcome; Repertoire ranged from Franco-Flemish vocal and instrumental works to madrigals and fantasias and later ensemble music for viols. Afternoons were dedicated to auditing Mr. Kuijken’s coaching of the Residency ensembles, and master classes.

In addition to the March 19, 2011 concert at the Longy School of Music by Mr. Kuijken, members of Kuijken Residency Workshop, Jane Hershey, Laura Jeppesen, and Mary Springfels, several other concerts will feature Mr. Kuijken during March, 2011.(For more information on the Longy concert, please go to www.longy.edu. )

Saturday March 12th, 2011, 3:00pm: Wieland Kuijken plays Marais, with Laura Jeppesen and Catherine Liddell at Remis Auditorium at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts. For more information, visit http://www.mfa.org/programs/music/marais-wieland-kuijken, or enquire by phone at 1-800-440-6975.

The San Francisco Early Music Society Series will present Mr. Kuijken and Lynn Tetenbaum in a concert of virtuoso duos from England, Germany and France, including works by Simpson, Marais and Forqueray with Katherine Heater, harpsichord; Concerts to be presented on March 25 in Palo Alto, March 26 in Berkeley and March 27 in San Francisco. A master class will also be offered in conjunction with these concerts. For more information, go to www.sfems.org.

On Thursday, March 31st 2011, 7:30pm, Wieland Kuijken will play a concert on viola da gamba with Eva Legêne, recorders, and Jack Ashworth, harpsichord;
Location:

  Christ Church Cathedral
  421 S. 2nd St.
  Louisville, KY 40202

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