Eager to improve your nyckelharpa playing, learn some new tunes, or meet other nyckelharpa players? Then workshops are a wonderful place to go to with your instrument! Also when you'd like to start playing nyckelharpa there several workshops each year for beginners (f.e. at Burg Fürsteneck or Halsway Manor). Below you'll find the nyckelharpa workshops of the year 2017 worldwide, as well as workshops given by nyckelharpa players (f.e. combined with violins). Missing the mention of a workshop? Additions are most welcome, so please let me know!
Later in the year, a list with workshops in 2018 will follow as well. So keep an eye on this blog!
Date: ... June 2017
Location: Ekebyholm Castle, 762 91 Rimbo (SE)
Teachers:
Date: ...-... August 2017
Location: Scuola Musicale Dante Alighieri, Via Colombarone, 325, Bertinoro FC (IT)
Teacher: Marco Ambrosini
"This masterclass is aimed at the more advanced nyckelharpa / viola d’amore a chiavi player and requires preparation using previously sent sheet music. It will be based on the resolution of the questions of performance of early music on our instrument; forming the sound, articulation, phrasing, consort play and vocal accompaniment will be the main subjects of this masterclass."
Date: 5-9 October 2017
Location: Burg Fürsteneck, Am Schlossgarten 3, D-36132 Eiterfeld (DE)
Teachers: ...
The 14th International Days of the Nyckelharpa takes place from 6 to 9 October 2017 at Burg Fürsteneck in Eiterfeld, Germany. Several parallel workshops on different levels and subjects are offered. Plus: additional short workshops, nyckelharpa exhibition with many instrument makers, nyckelharpa conference, informal exchanges and play together.
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Later in the year, a list with workshops in 2018 will follow as well. So keep an eye on this blog!
January
Germany:
17th Fürstenecker Bordunale
Website: http://www.burg-fuersteneck.de/kursprogramm/folk_bordunmusik/fuerstenecker_bordunale/17-33301/
Date: 1 - 4 January 2017
Location: Burg Fürsteneck, Am Schlossgarten 3, D-36132 Eiterfeld (DE)
Teacher: Annette Osann (FR/DE) and Josefina Paulson (SE)
From 1st to 4th January 2017, the Fürstenecker Bordunale takes place again, inter alia, with a nyckelharpa workshop with Annette Osann (France / Germany) and an ensemble workshop for Swedish music with Josefina Paulson (Sweden).
February
March
United Kingdom
Beginners Halsway Weekend 2017
Website: http://nyckelharpa.me.uk/halsway/beginners-halsway-weekend-march-2017/
Date: 10-12 March 2017
Location: Halsway Manor, Taunton, Somerset TA4 (UK)
Teacher: Vicki Swan
"A full-on, fun packed workshop weekend for beginners as well as more experienced players of this unusual Swedish folk stringed instrument. Workshops will cover all aspects of playing the nyckelharpa: posture, technique, bowing, Swedish tunes, British tunes, chord playing ensemble playing (by ear), and exercises."
Date: 10-12 March 2017
Location: Halsway Manor, Taunton, Somerset TA4 (UK)
Teacher: Vicki Swan
"A full-on, fun packed workshop weekend for beginners as well as more experienced players of this unusual Swedish folk stringed instrument. Workshops will cover all aspects of playing the nyckelharpa: posture, technique, bowing, Swedish tunes, British tunes, chord playing ensemble playing (by ear), and exercises."
April
Belgium:
Swedish Music Course for Violin and Nyckelharpa
Website: http://nyckelharpabelgium.webs.com/
Date: 28 April - 1 May 2017
Location: De Lindenpoorte, Korte Veldstraat 7, 8600 Esen (Diksmuide) (BE)
Teacher: Magnus Holmström
Twenty hours of music with Magnus Holmström for nyckelharpa and violin players, plus a surprising activity and of course jam sessions! All in the sympatic atmosphere of 'De Lindenpoorte' in Esen.
Germany:
Nyckelharpa Weekend in Altenmünster
Website: http://nyckelharpa.info/
Date: 28 - 30 April 2017
Location: Maria Ward Haus EpphishoferstraBe 18 86450 Altenmünster (DE)
Teacher: Markus Svensson (SE) and Johannes Mayr (DE)
Two parallel nyckelharpa courses will be given in Altenmünster:
1. Beginners course by Johannes Mayr: By using simple melodies from different folk traditions and early music posture, bowing technique and fingering are taught. A limited number of loan instruments are available.
2. Swedish folk music on the nyckelharpa by Markus Svensson: The course is aimed at intermediate to advanced nyckelharpa players. Markus' repertoire is a mixture of music from Western Sweden, Uppland and Gotland.
More information and application: Johannes Mayr (e-mail).
1. Beginners course by Johannes Mayr: By using simple melodies from different folk traditions and early music posture, bowing technique and fingering are taught. A limited number of loan instruments are available.
2. Swedish folk music on the nyckelharpa by Markus Svensson: The course is aimed at intermediate to advanced nyckelharpa players. Markus' repertoire is a mixture of music from Western Sweden, Uppland and Gotland.
More information and application: Johannes Mayr (e-mail).
The Netherlands:
Workshop weekend nyckelharpa
Website: www.draailier-doedelzak.nl
Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/1669388766667664/
Date: 1-2 April 2017
Location: De Zonnewende, Esscheweg 78, 5271 NA, Sint-Michielsgestel (NL)
Teacher: Koen Vanmeerbeek
"Participants will taken a step further into nyckelharpa playing. During this course participants will examine for instance different playing techniques, styles and your position during playing. Koen will use melodies from Sweden, France, Belgium and new compositions to work on variations, ornamentation and the use of chords.
Koen plays the nyckelharpa since 1999. He followed courses by Didier François, Olov Johansson, Daniel Pettersson and Eléonore Billy. He works as a composer and plays violin and nyckelharpa in the band Dr. Eugène."
Website: www.draailier-doedelzak.nl
Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/1669388766667664/
Date: 1-2 April 2017
Location: De Zonnewende, Esscheweg 78, 5271 NA, Sint-Michielsgestel (NL)
Teacher: Koen Vanmeerbeek
Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/1669388766667664/
Date: 1-2 April 2017
Location: De Zonnewende, Esscheweg 78, 5271 NA, Sint-Michielsgestel (NL)
Teacher: Koen Vanmeerbeek
"Participants will taken a step further into nyckelharpa playing. During this course participants will examine for instance different playing techniques, styles and your position during playing. Koen will use melodies from Sweden, France, Belgium and new compositions to work on variations, ornamentation and the use of chords.
Koen plays the nyckelharpa since 1999. He followed courses by Didier François, Olov Johansson, Daniel Pettersson and Eléonore Billy. He works as a composer and plays violin and nyckelharpa in the band Dr. Eugène."
Koen plays the nyckelharpa since 1999. He followed courses by Didier François, Olov Johansson, Daniel Pettersson and Eléonore Billy. He works as a composer and plays violin and nyckelharpa in the band Dr. Eugène."
May
June
Sweden
Course at Ekebyholm for Nyckelharpa and Violin
Website: ...Date: ... June 2017
Location: Ekebyholm Castle, 762 91 Rimbo (SE)
Teachers:
"Låtkursen på Ekebyholm startade 1976 med Eric Sahlström och Gösta Sandström som lärare. Varje år utser Eric Sahlströms Minnesfond några unga spelmän i åldrarna 13–20 år till stipendiater. Förutom en kursplats på Låtkursen på Ekebyholm är det en stor ära att bli utsedd till ”Sahlströmstipendiat” och hittills kan 100 personer titulera sig så! Många stipendiater kommer också tillbaka, både som kursdeltagare och som lärare."
July
August
Italy
Masterclasses Early Music and Nyckelharpa
Website: http://www.bertinoromusica.it/corsi/?page_id=23Date: ...-... August 2017
Location: Scuola Musicale Dante Alighieri, Via Colombarone, 325, Bertinoro FC (IT)
Teacher: Marco Ambrosini
"This masterclass is aimed at the more advanced nyckelharpa / viola d’amore a chiavi player and requires preparation using previously sent sheet music. It will be based on the resolution of the questions of performance of early music on our instrument; forming the sound, articulation, phrasing, consort play and vocal accompaniment will be the main subjects of this masterclass."
September
October
Germany:
13th International Days of the Nyckelharpa at Burg Fürsteneck
Website: www.nyckelharpa.burg-fuersteneck.de/nyckelharpa_eng.htmDate: 5-9 October 2017
Location: Burg Fürsteneck, Am Schlossgarten 3, D-36132 Eiterfeld (DE)
Teachers: ...
The 14th International Days of the Nyckelharpa takes place from 6 to 9 October 2017 at Burg Fürsteneck in Eiterfeld, Germany. Several parallel workshops on different levels and subjects are offered. Plus: additional short workshops, nyckelharpa exhibition with many instrument makers, nyckelharpa conference, informal exchanges and play together.
