“TIME LEAPS"
Chamber music, Baroque dance, ensemble performances and lectures
International Early Music Week 2027
22–26 February
The International Early Music Week 2027 is dedicated to periods of new beginnings, change and reorientation. The focus is on how music and other arts responded to historical, political and social upheavals, whilst at the same time helping to shape these changes. Defining turning points such as the musical innovations around 1600, Corelli’s work around 1700 or the death of Johann Sebastian Bach in 1750 open up perspectives just as fascinating as those offered by the French Revolution of 1789. Course participants explore music as a reflection of its time and bring to life how new forms of artistic expression emerged from historical upheavals.
Tutors:
Barbara Leitherer, Baroque dance
Monika Baer, Baroque violin
Claire Genewein, transverse flute
Andreas Böhlen, block flute
Tabea Schwartz, block flute
Arianna Savall, triple harp
Niels Pfeffer, lute
Michael Biehl, harpsichord and fortepiano
Lecturers’ Concert:
21 February 2027 at 8 pm in the Organ Hall
The course is aimed at pre-university students, undergraduates and graduates specialising in early music. The deadline for applications, which must include details of your instrument and musical background, is 10 January 2027. A list of the planned chamber music works will be sent out in good time.
The following instrumentalists are warmly welcome: Baroque violin, Baroque viola, Baroque cello, viola da gamba, double bass, traverso, recorder, Baroque oboe, Baroque bassoon, harpsichord, fortepiano, lute, triple harp (tuning: A = 415 Hz / 430 Hz)
In addition to chamber music, Baroque dance, ensemble and orchestra sessions, there will be daily lectures by a rotating panel of lecturers on topics relating to performance practice.
At the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) in the Toni-Areal, rooms are available for individual preparation and practice, as well as numerous harpsichords and other historical instruments. The canteen and cafeteria offer the opportunity to enjoy refreshments and socialise between sessions.
Monday 22 February – Friday 26 February 2027
10.00–13.00 Orchestra/chamber music
13.00–14.00 Lunch break
14.00–15.00 Keynote talk
15.00–18.00 Dance/chamber music
18.00–20.00 Stylistics/lecture/chamber music
Friday, 26 February 2027
8.00 pm: Final concert by the participants in the Organ Hall
Registration deadline: 10 January 2027
Please register via this link.
You will then receive an invoice for the course fee of 200 CHF. Your registration becomes binding upon payment of the course fee.