Vak: Chamber Music France in the 19th century credits: 2

This Elective is divided into 2 “blocks” of 5 lessons each. In the first block we dive into the historical / contextual part of this elective. What has happened, why and by whom? We talk about revolutions, opera, chamber music, the conservatoires, the world exhibitions, the famous société’s and salons. You yourself will also try to find some answers and will discover composers and pieces that are new to you by doing a very short research and presentation in small groups.
The second block is about playing pieces you have found with colleagues inside or outside this elective. Together we rehearse, demonstrate, teach and get taught. We try to discover why the way of playing of this music is so French. Or…is it?
We finish this elective by combining all our pieces into a concert. You, as an expert on your piece, will write the program notes.