Kenneth Van Barthold

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  Piano Workshop, 13th - 31st August 2007
Edinburgh Fees Social Biographies Schedule

Kenneth van Barthold
in association with
Napier University, Edinburgh
Piano Workshop 13th - 31st August 2007

  Enquires to
Kenneth van Barthold
Arvensis, Stour Lane, Stour Row, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 0QJ
Telephone and Fax: +44 (0)1747 83 83 18
Kvanbarthold@aol.com

  Introduction

Individual attention is the keynote of this course, now in its 39th successful year. Kenneth van Barthold and his assistant Nicholas Pope provide over 50 hours of tuition a week to around twelve students.

Students from many countries include young professionals, post-graduates, piano teachers, those at or about to enter Music College or University and good amateurs.

Wide repertoire & excellent back-up facilities combine to produce a broadening musical experience.

Listeners are welcome at a reduce fee.

The Edinburgh International Festival the largest in the world, set in this beautiful northern city, coincides with the course and provides a rich feast of music, drama and art.

  Entry
Any pianist is welcome to join, provided they can contribute, for each week that they attend, at least one major work from the standard repertoire, such as a movement from a Sonata or Concerto. Kenneth van Barthold welcomes the chance to discuss things by telephone, fax or e-mail.

  Accomodation
Two types of University accomodation are available
  • Single, private bedrooms in self-catering flats; contact Kenneth van Barthold
  • Bed & Breakfast in the Pollock Halls or Residence; for more information contact Lisa Greig at
    Edinburgh First, 18 Holyrood Park Road
    Edinburgh EH16 5AY
    telephone: +44 (0)131 651 2007
    fax: +44 (0)131 662 94769

  Edinburgh
Scotland's handsome capital has as its central core a rich mosaic of narrow, winding streets and lofty tenements constructed in mediaeval times around its 12th century castle. Flanking this is Princes Street and the elegant Georgian "New Town" developed in the 18th century and symbolising Edinburgh's "Golden Age."

  Scotland
Gateway to the Highlands, Edinburgh offers easy access to the awe-inspiring highland mountains, lochs and rivers as well as to the gently rolling hills of the borders. Tours are readily available.

  Course Fees
£210 per week, or £520 for full three week course (a discount of £110). Listeners £145 per week. Since the workshop is carefully structured over the three week period, attendance for the full course is strongly advised. Arrangements can be made to pay by instalments.

  Festival
The Edinburgh Festival is the high point of Edinburgh's cultural year, when the International Arts, Fringe and Film Festivals take place, as well as the spectacular Tattoo.

  Social
A striking feature of past years has been the camaraderie that emerges right from the first day of the course, often resulting in lasting friendships.

Kenneth van Barthold
Nicholas Pope
kenneth van barthold Born in Indonesia and educated in England, he studied at the Paris Conservatoire with Yves Nat.

He has played in Canada, France and Israel and has recorded for Decca and Darmo. He has given workshops in many countries, written a book and scripted and presented over 20 major television documentaries.

He speaks Dutch, French and some German.

 nicholas pope A scholar and post-graduate student at the Royal College of Music. He then studied with Kenneth van Barthold and has worked as assistant on the Edinburgh course for over 20 years.

He also holds a BMus(Hons) from Kings College, London and has a wide experience as a repetiteur and teacher

  Daily Timetable
Students meet as a class in the mornings to listen to each other's play-throughs. These are recorded and then serve as a basis for private practice in the afternoons. Individual tuition is also available at that time at no extra cost.

  Back up resources
There are 12 practice-studios. Digital recording and closed-circuit television help students analyse their playing. The department has listening facilities, and extra scores are provided for following what is played in the morning sessions.

  Final Concert
The course culminates in a series of public concerts given in the Reid Concert Hall, boasting two Steinway concert grands. Everyone is encouraged to take part and there is the opportunity for concertos and short recitals. A digital recording on Compact Disc is available for a small charge.

 

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