Madrid CIVIS orchestra academy, 2023

May, 04: The language of ballet by Tchaikovsky. An analysis of the ballet 'Sleeping Beauty' and the historical context of the work. May, 11: Carl Orff's neoclassical tetralogy for monumental ensembles ('Carmina Burana', 'Catuli Carmina', 'Trionfo di Afrodite', 'De temporum fine comoedia'). May, 18: Orchestration technique by Tchaikovsky in the ballet 'Sleeping Beauty'. June, 08: Tchaikovsky and Orff's works: two case-studies between music and politics. June, 15: C. Orff's choral development and rhythmic richness in 'Carmina Burana'. June, 22: Orff's and Tchaikovsky's legacy: 'Classical' traits and modern reception. Explore the classical repertoire through two very well-known works (Sleeping Beauty ballet and Carmina Burana), and advance your knowledge on different practical approaches to the study of orchestral music.

Application Deadline

Virtual Part starting date 2023-05-04

Virtual Part closing date 2023-06-22

Total student workload 90

Specific field of studies music, performance practice, choral music, orchestra

Academic pre-requisites for applicants Music proficiency pre-requisites apply in this BIP, since the aim of the physical mobility part is to rehearse and perform two important works of the symphonic European tradition. While the these works can be rated with a "medium" level of difficulty, there must be a pre-selection of participating students by the conductors of universities' orchestras or music ensembles, in order to ensure that participation in this BIP will be useful and a truly formative experience for selected students.

Physical Part starting date 2023-05-22

Physical Part Description Rehearsals will typically take part during the mornings through the whole week (22-25, May 2023). Beginning at 10:00, with a pause of 30 minutes, the morning sessiones will be dedicated to study the repertoire with the whole group, while in the evenings two hours will be employed playing in different sections. The last two days (Thursday and Friday) will be devoted to rehearse with the choir in the evening, while on Saturday there will be a full rehearse at Auditorio Nacional, before the final concert. Trips to Madrid's historical centre, El Escorial and Colmenar Viejo are also included in the programme, as visits to places of important musical significance.

Physical Part closing date 2023-05-27

Language level required Not-applicable

Field of studies related to the course Social Science and Humanities Art Design and Media

Course location Madrid, Spain

Course language English