Forthcoming events

The annual summer course based in Moulins Cathedral with its historic Merklin organ (1880) offers daily tuition and generous rehearsal time for a small group of advanced players and students. Tuition is from titular organist of the cathedral, Alexis Droy  with full English translation by Pierre Dubois. The course concludes with a public concert by the participants in the evening series of recitals at the Cathedral. This year the course offers an extra day of tuition at the world-renowned Cavaillé-Coll organ of St Ouen in Rouen. Observers are also welcome.

For further details of timetable and costs please contact Anne Page <a.page@ram.ac.uk>

This practical study day offers organists and other keyboard players the chance to experience the keyboard instruments of the Baroque era with expert guidance and tuition from leading experts Dr Francis Knights and Professor Joel Speerstra. The clavichord, favourite instrument of C.P.E. Bach, was the foundation of keyboard technique and the only keyboard instrument capable of vibrato through the touch. Participants can expect a stimulating day discovering how the three instruments contribute to a rich canvas of interpretative possibilities for the repertoire. The day is the second of three annual events celebrating the legacy of the work of Professor Peter Williams, first Patron of CAOS.

Trinity Hall has kindly offered use of the chapel organ (Carsten Lund) and WongAvery Gallery harpsichord (Andrew Garlick after Goujon 1749). Clavichords will be supplied by Dr Francis Knights.

The day begins at 11am and ends at 5.00pm, with a break for lunch.

Places are offered to 10 active participants (£60) and observers (£30).

Please contact CAOS Secretary Tim Patient to book your place.

tim@cambridgeorganacademy.org