Voyage en terre baroque - Masterclass avec Patrick Cohen-Akhenine

In this masterclass, violin students will discover the specifics of playing on a Baroque instrument, through works by Vivaldi, Bach, Telemann and Corelli.

Baroque music, which flourished in Europe from the early 17th century to the mid-18th century, is music of movement, contrast and emotion. It is built as a true language, in which every note, every silence and every ornament can tell a story.

On the violin, it invites players to perform with freedom, to bring phrases to life and to explore a rich palette of colours and characters.

From Corelli to Vivaldi, from Telemann to Bach, this repertoire offers a wonderful field of discovery, between virtuosity, expressiveness and the pleasure of playing together.

A violinist and teacher, Patrick Cohen-Akhenine is a recognised figure in the interpretation of early music.

He will share with the students his experience and his knowledge of the Baroque repertoire, inviting them to discover the specifics of playing on period instruments and the principles of interpretation particular to this music.

Sound production, articulation, phrasing, ornamentation and musical rhetoric will be so many avenues for developing their playing and giving greater meaning and freedom to their interpretation.

During the masterclass, the students will work on pieces from the Baroque repertoire, including works by Corelli, Vivaldi, Bach and Telemann. The masterclass will conclude with the Pastorale from Corelli's Concerto grosso for Christmas Night, performed by all the students.