Dear Luters,

I thought I'd give a heads up about the following event I'm helping to
organise later this month, in case any of you may be in London 21-5
June.  I'm giving a short introductory paper, and playing in the final
concert too.

Best wishes,
Benjamin


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From: Benjamin Narvey <luthi...@gmail.com>
Date: 7 June 2010 18:49
Subject: CONF: Versailles and the 24 Violons du Roi
To: American Musicological Society <am...@listserv.indiana.edu>


Dear Colleagues,

It is my pleasure to announce to you a week of conferences,
masterclasses, and performance at the Royal College of Music (London)
centred around the 24 violons du roi, the most important orchestra of
the seventeenth century.  As part of the Musique de la Chambre du roi,
its distinctive five-part texture pervaded many manifestations of
musical life at the French court, such as incidental music, ballet,
and opera; as the first truly professional orchestra, it
revolutionised ensemble playing throughout the whole of Europe.  The
Centre de musique baroque de Versailles (CMBV) has recently
commissioned fourteen instruments corresponding to the hautes-contres,
tailles, and quintes of the 24 violons, with an aim to eventually
recreating the entire orchestra.  This unprecedented project is
serving to greatly broaden our understanding of so much French baroque
repertoire from both musicological and a practical points of view.
This joint event between the Royal College of Music, the Institute of
Musical Research and the CMBV - undertaken with support from Cultures
France and the French Embassy to the United Kingdom - aims to share
these instruments with British players, scholars, and audiences.

Please find below the programme.

Yours truly,
Benjamin Narvey


Versailles and the 24 Violons du Roi
21 - 25 June 2010
Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BS

In a stunning coup for the Royal College of Music, our Historical
Performance team led by Ashley Solomon are delighted to present the
first appearance in 250 years of some very special instruments.

Founded in 1626 under Louis XIII, and directed by Lully among others,
the "King's 24 Strings" (six violins, twelve violas, six bass violins)
is often described as the world's first orchestra. Virtually all of
the original instruments have been lost. However they have now been
recreated by leading luthiers Antoine Laulhère and Giovanna Chitto.


MONDAY 21 JUNE

11.00                     Ashley Solomon, introduction and welcome
11.15 - 12.15         Antoine Laulhere & Giovanna Chitto - the
luthiers responsible for the instruments
12.30 - 13.20          "The violin at the French royal court
(1581-1725): dance, drama and ceremonial." Peter Bennett
                           (Assistant Prof Case Western Reserve)
15.00 - 18.00        Open orchestra rehearsal with 24 violons du roi,
Patrick Cohen-Akénine


TUESDAY 22 JUNE

10.00 - 13.00         Chamber music workshop, Patrick Cohen-Akénine
15.00 - 18.00         Open orchestral rehearsal, Ingrid Seifert


WEDNESDAY 23 JUNE

10.30 - 13.30        Chamber music workshop, Ingrid Seifert
14.00 - 14.30        "An Introduction to the 24 Violons du Roi"
Benjamin Narvey (Institute of Musical Research)
14.30 - 15.30        "The Band of Violins at the Court of Charles IX
in France" Ben Hebbert (University of Oxford)
15.30 - 16.30        "Lully and Before: the creation of the French
Orchestra", Dr Peter Holman
17.30 - 20.30        Open orchestral rehearsal, Sir Roger Norrington


THURSDAY 24 JUNE

10.30 - 13.30        Open orchestral rehearsal, Sir Roger Norrington
15.00 - 18.00        Open orchestral rehearsal, Sir Roger Norrington


FRIDAY 25 JUNE

10.00 - 11.00        "Gut strings in Transition: Tradition and
Experimentation at the Court of Louis XIV", Oliver Webber
11.00 - 13.00        Baroque dance workshop, Kay Norrington
14.00 - 17.00        Open orchestral rehearsal, Sir Roger Norrington

18.00                    Concert - Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall
                          Sir Roger Norrington, director

Friday's concert presents the first performance to feature all twelve
violas and an opportunity to hear the rich inner voices that gave the
orchestra its unique sound.

The concert includes orchestral music as well as smaller chamber
groups, enabling audiences to hear these incredible instruments in
detail. Repertoire comprises 17th and 18th century music written for
the orchestra, using brand new editions being produced from original
manuscripts held at Versailles.



Admission to all events (apart from the final concert) is free of
charge, and no ticket is required.

Concert tickets £5 (Stalls), £8 (balcony)
RCM Box Office 020 7591 4314
Weekdays 10.00am - 4.00pm or book online at www.boxoffice.rcm.ac.uk

--
Dr Benjamin A. Narvey
Institute of Musical Research
School of Advanced Study
University of London
t +33 (0) 1 44 27 03 44
p/m +33 (0) 6 71 79 98 98
Site web/Website: www.luthiste.com
luthi...@gmail.com



-- 
Dr Benjamin A. Narvey
Institute of Musical Research
School of Advanced Study
University of London
t +33 (0) 1 44 27 03 44
p/m +33 (0) 6 71 79 98 98
Site web/Website: www.luthiste.com



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