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Level Intermediate /Advanced
Instrument Mandolin
Examine a mandolin concerto in the Italian Baroque style accompanied by other
orchestral instruments. This popular workshop, the seventh in the concerto series, allows participants to experience the sonorities of bowed and plucked strings together whilst exploring the conventions of 18th century music. The music and information will be sent to participants in advance. We shall be playing at baroque pitch (A 415 Hz) on period mandolins or modern mandolins tuned down a semitone.
With playing that is ‘utterly delightful’ (Musical Opinion) mandolinist Frances Taylor has established herself as a leading interpreter of 18th century music. She has performed internationally, at high profile venues such as London’s South Bank and with many prestigious orchestras including those of the Royal Opera and the Welsh National Opera. An enthusiastic educator and communicator, she runs workshops that specialise in combining mandolin with orchestral instruments. Her tireless work as ambassador for the mandolin spreads over four decades. She is author of The Mandolin Lesson, a memoir that shares her experiences of learning the mandolin in Italy.
I am a pupil of Frances Taylor and attendance at her workshop is the highlight of the Festival for me.