Group Quartets with Tedesca String Quartet
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About Group Quartets with Tedesca String Quartet
An opportunity to work at the set repertoire sitting in a large circle, playing and rehearsing together with the Tedesca Quartet. This is large-scale chamber music (not an orchestra).
What is the course about?
The Tedesca String Quartet – Nic Fallowfield, Jenny Curtis, Richard Muncey and Clare Bhabra – once again bring their innovative approach to Group Quartets, sitting and playing within the group and approaching everything as large-scale chamber music. Individual responsibility and initiative are encouraged, as is discussion on musical issues and rehearsal techniques.
What will you learn?
Explore string chamber music on a grand scale by playing set repertoire alongside members of the Tedesca Quartet and fellow participants. By approaching this as large-scale chamber music – in which you play together in a large circle – you will rehearse challenging chamber repertoire in a supportive environment that encourages individual responsibility and musical initiative.
Repertoire to be announced.
How will the course be taught?
Initially we start out sitting in a large circle and having a first play-through of the set work. In the following session the four members of the Tedesca Quartet move into the centre of the room facing outwards to their respective sections, and we rehearse in that formation. The quartet often ‘revolves’ so that the four sections of the large group get a different perspective. When useful, the Tedesca Quartet will demonstrate passages.
On the last day of the course the seating changes again so that participants are able to feel that as well as being part of the large group they can also relate to a smaller unit within the mass.
Who is the course for?
Ability: Confident, Skilful
Will music be provided and do you need to prepare or bring anything?
Parts will be available to download from this page in advance of the course. Please bring your own parts and number the bars before you come. The first complete bar counts as bar 1 and ‘first time only’ bars at the end of repeated sections should not be taken into account in your calculations.
Apart from that, just bring yourself and your instrument!
Amazing experience, the Tedesca are brilliant, so encouraging.
The coaching is always outstanding from the Fab Four. Always. By the last day I am playing beyond anything I might have expected or previously experienced.
Don't panic! There can be no kinder tutors than the Tedesca Quartet - they are very patient and guide participants through their sessions with good humour.