Events

CAMBRIDGE ACADEMY OF ORGAN STUDIES in association with ORGAN SCHOLARS' FORUM

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Hear one of Messiaen's chosen interpreters talk about the music and teach advanced students. Dr Jennifer Bate, OBE is recognised as a major authority on the organ works of Olivier Messiaen, with whom she worked extensively during the composer's final two decades. Her world première recording of his last masterpiece for organ, Livre du Saint Sacrement, had exceptional international success, winning a Grand Prix du Disque. Her recordings and performances of the complete organ works of Messiaen have received international acclaim. She gives lectures, recitals and ,asterclasses worldwide and is a Patron of CAOS.
Illustrated lecture: Trinity Hall, Bridgewater Room, 10-11.30am
Masterclass: St John's College Chapel, 1-4pm
Full price £30 whole day; £15 morning or afternoon sessions only
Students £10 whole day; £5 morning or afternoon sessions only

CONTACT    www.cambridgeorganacademy.org / Andrew Johnson:  andrew(at)cambridgeorganacademy.org

ALLEIN GOTT - an afternoon of recitals, presentations and displays featuring chorale and cantus firmus based organ music

Celebrity Recital at 6pm by Jane Parker-Smith

Further details from: www.organistsonline.org/allein.gott

STARS AND STRIPES - exploring American organ culture on the new Richards, Fowkes & Co organ, with Kimberley Marshall (Goldman Professor of Organ, Arizona State University).  Guest recitalist Anne Elise Smoot

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Cambridge Academy of Organ Studies in association with Fugue State Films and Birmingham Conservatoire
'From Sweelinck to Bach'
Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck was a renowned teacher, known as the 'maker of German organists'. Through his German pupils and their successors a line runs directly to Johann Sebastian Bach. This is the first of two CAOS study days exploring the path between the two. Later this year in November, the Dutch scholar and performer Pieter Dirksen will continue the story.  Our spring study day explores this repertoire through a masterclass with Henry Fairs, a recital by students of Birmingham Conservatoire and a screening of the award-winning film 'The Organs of the Laurenskerk, Alkmaar'.
10.30-12.30pm Trinity College, Cambridge:  Henry Fairs, Head of Organ Studies at Birmingham Conservatoire gives a class on music from Sweelinck to Bach.  There is space for a small number of observers to see how advanced students study their pieces at a new organ and learn about performance practice. The Metzler organ of Trinity College is one of the most suitable in the country for this repertoire. (To observe £10, students £5)
1.10-1.50pm Trinity College Cambridge:  Recital by the students, open to the public. (by donation)
2.45-5.00pm Magdalene College Cambridge:  Screening of 'The Organs of the Laurenskerk, Alkmaar' and discussion. (£5, free to students) The DVD will be on sale for the special price of £20.

Details from   Andrew Johnson: andrewpj(at)waitrose.com

A celebration of the restoration of the iconic Royal Festival Hall organ, with concerts, workshops, new music.  Performers include Thomas Trotter, Olivier Latry and Cameron Carpenter.  More information here

Jennifer Bate

For young women organists aged 13-21. Residential course offers excellent training particularly for those considering university scholarships and conservatoire applications as well as candidates for the higher ABRSM examinations/RCO diplomas. Dr Jennifer Bate OBE leads the course, assisted by a team of outstanding specialists, making full use of the facilities at the school. Applications encouraged from all ability levels. Bursaries may be available. Further information/application forms from course director Geoffrey Field: geoff.field(at)stcatherines.info or visit St Catherine's website.  Closing date for applications: Friday 31st January 2014

Pulling Out The Stops : a friendly weekend for early-stages organists and pianists who want to play the pipe organ, led by tutor Tom Bell.   Includes organ crawl round Cambridge college chapels, and a recital at King's College, Cambridge.  More here.

Resident at Merton College Oxford, with access to the new Dobson Op91 organ, and many of the city's other organs.  Tuition strands are based around the RCO Diploma examinations.  Tutors include Professor Graham Barber, Margaret Phillips and Thomas Trotter.  More information from the RCO Academy website

A day programme for teenage organists aiming for an organ scholarship at university or cathedral, or simply wishing to gain experience in conducting and accompanying choirs.  Based at Merton College Oxford - be among the first to play the new Dobson Op91 organ, installed in Merton Chapel to celebrate the college's 750th anniversary.  More information from the RCO Academy website

Celebrating the installation of the new Dobson Organ.  More information here.

Read about the organ builders and the installation here.

Recitals and masterclass, with Simon Lindley, Mark McCombs and John Scott Whiteley,on the organs of Upper Chapel Norfolk Street, St Matthew's Carver Street, and Sheffield City Hall.   More details : YOD A4 poster

An opportunity for all to meet and engage with the king of instruments - at Newcastle's two cathedrals of St Mary and St Nicholas.  With Gordon Stewart, James Lancelot, Rosemary Field and Anne Marsden Thomas.  More details here

Hear this world-renowned organist play one of Bach's masterpieces for keyboard.  The colours of the Chapel's Metzler organ add a new dimension to this well known work.   Cambridge hosts this unique performance in the UK.  Admission free - retiring collection. 

Course organised by the Waalse Kerk in Amsterdam, open to professional organists and students studying at institutions for professional musical education.  20 hours of classes including masterclasses by Jacques van Oortmerssen.  Repertoire - free choice of JS Bach.  Tutition fee 285 euros, hotels and meals not included.  Email Antonetta.Uijl(at)quicknet.nl with your details for more information.

A week's Summer School for young organists during the Oundle International Festival.  More details here.

An essential course for those hoping to become organ scholars, simply wanting to gain experience in accompanying and conducting choirs.  Resident at Trinity College, with access to its celebrated Metzler organ.   45 places available for teenagers age 14-19.   More information from the RCO Academy website

This year Smarano Organ Academy will start in Venice on historical instruments of the Italian Baroque period, continuing in Smarano with individual practice and personal coaching.  More details www.smaranoacademy.com

For an impression of the academy in 2013, visit YouTube

"The big course with the personal touch" based in the heart of the historic City of London, centred on the church of St Giles Cripplegate, with its three pipe organs.   The course caters for organists of all levels and aspirations, from absolute beginners to diploma.   More information from the RCO Academy website.   If you want a first-hand account of what it's like on the course, see my own account of the RCO Summer Course in 2013, starting here

Souvigny Organ Academy in association with Cambridge Academy of Organ Studies present two courses on outstanding instruments in France.  The tuition is in English and French and is given by the Titular Organists, Jean-Luc Perrot, Pierre Dubois and Alexis Droy.  The courses can be followed independently.   Places limited for active participants - observers welcome.  Applications and further details from Andrew Johnson andrew(at)cambridgeorganacademy.org  See also www.cambridgeorganacademy.org

Advance is a course designed to help bridge the gap between studentship to professional life for organists.  Tutors include William Whitehead, Jeremy Summerley and Jean-Baptiste Dupont, Organist of Bordeaux Cathedral.  More here.

This year's RCO London Organ Forum (promoted in partnership with the London Bach Society) takes a look at the music of three composers, Reger, Karg-Elert and Widor.  Full details available from 1 July