Thursday, 11 December 2025 – 7pm (CET)
In this particular December session we shall explore some seasonal works of the Baroque era.
When I think of December, the beginning of the Winter season and a celebratory time for all; my mind always goes to the time before the holidays and the music that fills my spirit. As has been the tradition within the Western world for many years, composers have filled the concert halls, churches and our homes with beautiful choral & instrumental works for a variety of ensembles and soloists.
Frequently referred to as the period of Early Music, this era takes through music composed from the medieval period to the Baroque Era.
Some repertoire, although maybe not specifically written for our instrument have been adapted through the years and many times at the discretion of the composers. Works by composers such as Vivaldi, Telemann, Handel and J S Bach all have been through the ages adapted for our instrument as lie very well one our modern instruments in terms of range, technical ease, colour etc.
Repertoire:
Some choices for you that we shall be working & might enjoy adding to your repertoire on this session include.
J.S.Bach - Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (Herz und Mund und Tat under Leben) see attached
J.S.Bach - Schafe können sicher weiden (Sheep May Safely Graze) for Two flutes, soprano and organ / orchestra (see attached)
J.S. Bach - Trio Sonata in G Major
Handel: Messiah - Pastoral Symphony
Vivaldi - The Four Seasons - Op.8,No.4 - Winter- transcribed by James Galway
And holiday selection of your choice or culture
Wednesday, 17 December 2025 – 7pm (CET)
End of the Year round up!
As we review our year together we would love to hear from you what experiences you have had musically over the year, how you have grown and of course what questions you might have to help you over the holidays and into the new Year!
But before we get into our chat together shall we play a little?
Have you ever explored the Stamitz G Major Concerto? Movt 3 (Rondo. Allegro) is a wonderful piece of music, also adaptable to playing on its own with piano accompaniment.
This particular work encapsulates all the techniques we love to display in playing a fun virtuosic performance - single and double tonguing, scales, legato lines and of course brings joy to both the listener and ourselves.
So let's end the year with joy in our playing together…
Let's not forget to prepare for our repertoire using our daily practice routine :
- Tone exercises
- Scale practice with various articulations
- 5th’s and Arpeggios
- Trills
- Vibrato & what ever you feel needs attention at the moment
And as with all our sessions you are free to choose a piece of your choice to play for the class!
This session will be recorded and available to view until 17 February 2026.