International Chamber Music Summer School 2017

We offer extensive coaching in an exciting classical chamber music environment for ensembles and instrumentalists playing the following instruments and more:

• - piano and harpsichord
• - strings (violin, cello, viola, double bass by arrangement)
• - wind (bassoon, clarinet, oboe, cor anglais, flute, recorder & bass clarinet)
• - brass instruments (French horn, trumpet, trombone)

The Course welcomes enthusiasts of all ages. For those coming as an ensemble, Elizabeth arranges a programme of coaching tailor-made to fit the repertoire; experienced players 'freelancing' , that is, instrumentalists seeking an ensemble, are matched for partners with great care by Elizabeth's bearing in mind desired repertoire and standard; the resulting ensemble enjoys the same individualised programme of coaching, one which reflects the combined wishes of its members.

This delicate, exclusive insight is carried forward by the Course director into the Course itself so that participants can benefit from the friendly, non-competitive arrangements whilst having the opportunity to mix with kindred spirits and, in a calm, spacious setting, enjoy the close attention to their playing of marvellous coaches who give unstinting time.

Course speciality
Our Music Summer School is distinguished by and is unique for the very high number of hours of coaching ( 9.00am - 6.30pm and beyond) afforded by an exceptional teaching commitment from internationally renowned artists. We aim to assemble a limited number of participants at any one time to keep the atmosphere intimate whilst optimising the make-up and coaching of the ensembles. This modest number of participants allows us all to re-create, in our modern frenetic time, the timelessness and sociability of the 'salon' with its semi-private music-making.