Vinciane Béranger Concert & Masterclasses

Posted on 09/02/2023 by DVS

The renowned French violist Vinciane Béranger will be in The Netherlands in the coming days to perform and give Masterclasses.

On Sunday Feb 12th, she performs a recital in Dordrecht together with pianist Roderigo Robles de Medina. The programme includes works by Kurtág, Schumann, Britten, Finzi, and the American composer Steven Christopher Sacco.
On Monday Feb.13th, she gives a Masterclass for the viola students at Codarts in Rotterdam. If you are interested in attending as audience, contact Karin Dolman at this email address.
On Tuesday Feb. 14th, she gives a Masterclass for the viola students at the Conservatory of Tilburg. Contact Emlyn Stam at this email address if you want to be in the audience.

DVS & CvA Masterclass with Timothy Ridout

Posted on 06/01/2023 by Kristofer G. Skaug

Next month (February 2023), the acclaimed young British violist Timothy Ridout will be in Amsterdam to perform Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante with Gordan Nikolic and the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra (Nederlands Kamerorkest). You may recall that Ridout was one of our Featured Artists at the IVC2018 in Rotterdam, where both his playing and his inspiring masterclass session received high praise from a delighted audience.

This time, the DVS has joined forces with the Conservatory of Amsterdam to organize another high-octane Masterclass with Timothy Ridout on February 15th 2023 in the afternoon, from 15:00 – 18:00h in the Sweelinckzaal of the Conservatory of Amsterdam.

DEFINITELY NOT TO BE MISSED!

There are two ways to be a part of this event:

Participant: We have an open application process for one or two deserving students to receive a full-length masterclass (sponsored by DVS) with Timothy Ridout. You can read the official Terms and Conditions for applicants and fill in the application form here.

Audience: Attendance is free! Please register for attendance via the form below, so that we have an idea how many people will come, and can keep you up to date about the schedule and logistics of the event.

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Online lecture by Molly Gebrian on the Neuroscience of Practicing

Posted on 04/01/2023 by Kristofer G. Skaug

The DVS has the pleasure to invite you to an online lecture:

“What Musicians can Learn about Practicing from Current Brain Research”

Lecturer: Dr. Molly Gebrian
Date: Sunday, January 15th, 2023
Time: 20:00h (Central European Time)
Place: Online (Zoom; registered participants will receive a link)
Language: English
Costs: Voluntary financial donation
Registration: Use form below

This presentation will focus on what neuroscientists have discovered about how our brains learn and how to apply these insights to practicing and teaching so that practicing becomes more efficient and effective, leading to enhanced performance ability, enjoyment, and confidence. Topics include: how to get rid of bad habits, how to make things automatic/reliable, the role of sleep in learning, the power of mental practicing, how to use the metronome to greatest effect, and the benefits of random practice for enhanced performance.

Dr. Molly Gebrian is a professional violist and scholar with a background in cognitive neuroscience. Her area of expertise is applying the research on learning and memory to practicing and performing music. She also investigates the intersections between music and language. As a performer, she prioritizes the works of living composers and those who have traditionally been excluded from the culture of classical music. She holds degrees in both music and neuroscience from Oberlin College and Conservatory, New England Conservatory of Music, and Rice University. Currently, she is the viola professor at the University of Arizona.

Viola Society members may recall her lecture with a similar scope, given at the 48th International Viola Congress in Rotterdam, 2018. Molly also serves on the board of the American Viola Society, and she was a co-host for the successful 47th International Viola Congress in Columbus, Georgia last year.

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DVS & RPhO Academy Masterclass with Lawrence Power

Posted on 27/10/2022 by Kristofer G. Skaug

As you may be aware (especially if you are a loyal reader of our Concert Calendar), the great violist Lawrence Power will be in Rotterdam to perform Schnittke’s Viola Concerto on Nov. 18th and 20th.

On this occasion, the DVS has joined forces with the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra Academy to organize a unique Masterclass with Lawrence Power on November 17th 2022 in the afternoon, from 13:30 – 17:30h in the Eduard Flipse hall.

YOU CAN BE THERE, TOO!

There are two ways to be a part of this event:

Participant: We have an open application process for one deserving student to receive a full one-hour masterclass (sponsored by DVS) with Lawrence Power. You can read the official Terms and Conditions for applicants and fill in the application form here.

Audience: Attendance is free, but we will be very happy with a voluntary financial gift to cover the costs. Please register for attendance via the form below, so that we have an idea how many people will come, and can keep you up to date about the schedule of the event.

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Inschrijving Brittenconcours 2023 Geopend!

Posted on 23/10/2022 by DVS

De zesde editie van het tweejaarlijkse Britten Altvioolconcours vindt op zaterdag 18 maart 2023 plaats in het ArtEZ Conservatorium in Zwolle.

Verplicht werk in categorie I (10-14j): Zelter, Altvioolconcert deel 2: Adagio
Verplicht werk in categorie II (15-18j): Leo Smit, Altvioolconcert deel 2: Lento

De 1e Prijswinnaars treden op als solist met het Britten Jeugd Strijkorkest olv. Loes Visser bij het laureatenconcert op zondag 16 april 2023 in Theater De Spiegel, Zwolle. Er zijn ook meerdere prijzen te winnen, zoals concertoptredens, masterclasses, en een speciale bladmuziekbonnenprijs ter beschikking gesteld door de DVS!

Voor meer informatie en aanmelding, ga naar de website van het Brittenconcours!