Under the sponsorship of Jean Guillou, who is asking Yanka Hekimova to give this class, ARGOS (the Saint Eustache organ society in Paris) is organizing a master class on the Van den Heuvel organ of the church Saint Eustache in Paris from July 28th to August 10th, 2014.
Learning objectives
During the course, the participants will be able to familiarize themselves with the acoustics of a vast building, and to learn how to adapt their interpretation to it. Works from the repertory and transcriptions will be studied, while constantly seeking to let hear the most clearly possible subtleties of the writing without ever losing sight of the general outline of the piece in order to build a coherent and expressive unit.
A detailed attention will be given to the development of the personality of each participant by stimulating his (her) imagination, by encouraging him (her) and by helping him (her) to work out his (her) interpretation of the pieces presented in harmony with his (her) own sensitivity.
Requirements
• Advanced level students or students embarking on a professional career
• Artistic and esthetic sensitivity
Course outline
The master class will be taught by Yanka Hekimova and will take place on the nave console of the organ of the Saint Eustache church, from Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:30 AM.
Participants will play prepared works of their choice, from the Renaissance period to the contemporary, without any restriction. Nevertheless, at least one work of one of the following composers would be appreciated: Félix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Robert Schumann, Franz Liszt, Johannes Brahms, César Franck, Louis Vierne or Marcel Dupré.
Practice sessions will take place on the organ from the evening through to the following morning prior to the master class.
Practice times will necessarily be limited for each participant given the anticipated number of students and the availability and opening times of the church. ARGOS will organize the timetable for accessing the organ.
Additional practice hours on another organ could be also proposed for personal work.
Teaching languages
French, English, German, Russian, Bulgarian
Closing concert
A closing concert will be performed by the participants on Sunday afternoon, the 3rd & 10th of August 2014.
Application Documents
• Musical curriculum vitae (in any of French, English, German, Italian, Russian, Bulgarian or Spanish)
Applications should be addressed by email to philippe.decarne@wanadoo.fr
or by post to Argos c/o Philippe de Carné 196 boulevard Malesherbes 75017 PARIS, FRANCE
Course conditions
The master class will run from the 28th of July to the 10th of August. No course on Saturday the 2nd & 9th as well as Sunday the 3rd & 10th. The master class is also open to members of the general public as well as non-playing obervers.
Course fees
Enrolled participants : € 250
These fees will be charged on the 1st of July 2014 and receipt of payment will confirm enrolment.
Bursary awards can exceptionally be granted to certain students provided they are able to provide justification of their request.
Accommodation
The above fees are non-residential and participants must arrange their own accommodation. A list of low-cost accommodations could be sent on request to applicants.
ARGOS website : www.orgue-saint-eustache.com
