Consortium Carissimi
“...squisita musica strumentale ed eccellente musica vocale.”
Pompilio Totti, Ritratto di Roma Moderna—1638
Master Class
with Consortium Carissimi
Seven days of studies of 17th Century Roman Vocal and Instrumental Music
Our Master Classes are held in English which accommodate 16 Singers (Soprano, Alto, Counter-tenor, Tenor, Baritone, Bass) and 12 instrumentalists (Violin, Viola da gamba, Violone, Theorbo, Harpsichord, Organ).
All participants reside in the same location for a week. At the end of the course, a certificate will be given to each musician. A week’s work could proceed in the following fashion.
Sunday: Arrival of all Musicians and room assignment and financial organisation. Supper with a presentation of the week’s course.
Monday—Thursday:
- Breakfast (8.30-10)
- Morning Lessons (10.30-13)
- Lunch with a break (13.15)
- Afternoon lessons (15.30-17.30)
- Short break (17.30)
- Evening lessons (18-20)
- Supper (20.15)
- Evening Concert open to the public (21.15)
Friday—Saturday
- Breakfast (8.30-10)
- Morning Lessons (10.30-13)
- Lunch with a break (13.15)
- Afternoon lessons (15.30-17.30)
- Short break (17.30)
- Evening lessons (18-20)
- Supper (20.15)
Evening reserved for Final Concert rehearsals (21.30-22.30) [e.g. Filii prodigi di Bonifazio Graziani (c.1604/5 - 1664) Iudicium extremum di Giacomo Carissimi (1605-1674)]
Sunday:
- Breakfast (8.30-10)
- Rehearsal for Final Concert (10.30-13)
- Lunch with a break (13.15)
- Rehearsal for Final Concert (16-17)
- Break (17)
- Final Concert open to the public (18)
- Supper (20.30)
With a profound interest in sacred music, in particular the Motets and Oratories, Consortium Carissimi recreates at each concert event, an atmosphere in which the listener is involved completely in the content of the texts. Made up of gifted singers and instrumentalists, Consortium Concerts and Workshops have received much praise and acclaim from the critics, the public audience and students.
All repertory proposals may be considered as Master Class projects.