SATURDAY 10 APRIL

Saturday
11.15am / W1

THE PARAGUAYAN HARP :
History and Recent Developments

TUTOR : MARTIN PORTILLO
In this workshop (which is also suitable for non-harp players), Martin will describe a brief history of the Paraguayan harp and its development in recent years. This includes modifications to the design introduced by Felix Perez Cardozo and techniques developed by Nicolas Caballero and others. Martin will demonstrate different methods to show the versatility of the instrument and the ways in which new music and techniques are being performed.

Saturday
11.15am / W2

EARLY HARP MUSIC :
Medieval Harp, Arpa Doppia & Böhmische Harfe

TUTOR : TOM DAUN
The harp has been a very popular instrument since medieval times. Tom will present music on different historical harps and speak about the characteristics of his instruments. He will give an introduction to some important sources of early harp music and also consider practical aspects: how to adjust Renaissance or Baroque music to a diatonic harp; how to find a balance between "historically informed performance practice" and present day needs and expectations of performers and audience. Questions and discussion welcome.

Saturday
11.15am / W3

SELF-CARE FOR THE HARPIST

TUTOR : LESLEY CROZIER
The main pillars of this approach are a series of movements known as Specific Conditioning and Patterning Conditioning. Both are designed to address the tissue adaptation within the body arising from inefficient movement, habits/patterns of movement. This tissue adaptation is responsible for the many musculoskeletal aches and pains so prevalent in humans and, if unchecked, can lead to chronic states. Attendees will be invited to consider and perform some of these movements.

Saturday
3.00pm / W4

MUSIC FROM PIEDMONT :
Story, Repertoire & Historical Recorded Collections

TUTOR : ENZO VACCA
Enzo will present the most important collection of traditional music made between 1800 and 2000 encompassing old and contemporary recordings. Participants will be introduced to the repertoire of dances, airs, vocals, instrumentals and tavern songs.

Saturday
3.00pm / W5

MUSIC'S LESSON

TUTOR : TRIONA MARSHALL
There is something magical about music which allows individuals to explore their own creativity freely and then bring those qualities to the concert stage. This is the great gift that playing traditional Irish music offered Triona. In this workshop she will share some of the insights and challenges that presented themselves as she explored this music, the shifts in thinking that naturally occurred and consequently the understanding gained of music and its possibilities. She hopes to create an interactive and stimulating discussion about the many facets of musical experience and hopefully give the participators of this forum a little food for thought which they can then take with them as they follow their own unique musical adventures.

Saturday
3.00pm / W6

CLARSACH & HARP MAINTENANCE

TUTOR : JOHN HOARE
John will explain how to keep your instrument in the best possible playing condition