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 with playing nyckelharpa there are several workshops each year for beginners.
Below you'll find the nyckelharpa workshops and masterclasses of the year 2024 worldwide. Missing the mention of a workshop or masterclass? Additions are most welcome, just drop me a line!
Later in the year, a list with workshops in 2025 will follow as well. So keep an eye on this blog!
January
Germany:
24th Fürstenecker Bordunale: Ensemble für Nyckelharpa und Streicher
Website: https://www.burg-fuersteneck.de/kursprogramm/musik_und_tanz/fuerstenecker_bordunale_24_10011Date: 2 - 5 January 2024Location:
Burg Fürsteneck, Am Schlossgarten 3, D-36132 Eiterfeld (DE)Teacher: Johannes Mayr (DE)
"Balfolk Repertoire im Streicher-Groove! Nyckelharpa, Geigen, Celli, Bässe und Freunde: Alle Streichinstrumente sind in diesem Kurs willkommen. Wir wollen vor allem Tanzmusik spielen! Das Repertoire besteht aus traditioneller und neukomponierter Musik insbesondere aus Frankreich, der Bretagne, England, Skandinavien, aber auch aus alten Handschriften des deutschsprachigen Raums. Das soll erstmal in die Beine gehen! Und dabei nach abwechslungsreicher Musik klingen, die auch für die Ohren ein Genuss ist."
February
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April
Germany:
Nyckelharpa Wochenende Nord: Kurse für Nyckelharpa & Ensemble
Website: https://www.nyckelharpawochenende.de/nord/index.php
Date: 19 - 21 April 2024
Location: Proitzer Mühle, Proize 3, 29465 Schnega, Niedersachsen (DE)
Teacher: Josefina Paulson (SE), Mia Marine, Johannes Mayr (DE), & Björn Kaidel (DE)
The Netherlands:
Workshop weekend voor bourdonmuziek, balfolk & samenspel: nyckelharpa
Website: https://draailier-doedelzak.nl/workshop.htm
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/234306872450150
Date: 12-14 April 2024
Location: De Zonnewende, Esscheweg 78, 5271 NA, Sint-Michielsgestel (NL)
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Website: https://draailier-doedelzak.nl/workshop.htm
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/234306872450150
Date: 12-14 April 2024
Location: De Zonnewende, Esscheweg 78, 5271 NA, Sint-Michielsgestel (NL)
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/234306872450150
Date: 12-14 April 2024
Location: De Zonnewende, Esscheweg 78, 5271 NA, Sint-Michielsgestel (NL)
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May
Belgium:
Swedish Music Course for Nyckelharpa & Other Strings
Date: 17 - 20 May 2024Location: Plokkersheem, Douvieweg 14, 8978 Watou (BE)Teacher: Markus Svensson (SE)
Eighteen hours of music with Markus Svensson for nyckelharpa and other string players, plus a surprising activity and of course jam sessions!
June
Germany:
Nyckelharpa Wochenede Süd: Kurse für Nyckelharpa. Geige & Ensemble
Date: 7-9 June 2024
Location: Haus der Volkskunst, Ebinger Str. 56, 72336 Balingen-Dürrwangen, Baden-Württemberg (DE)
Teachers: Anna Ekborg Hans-Ers, Petrus Dillner, Jerker Hans-Ers, Björn Kaidel, & Johannes Mayr
Sweden:
Course at Ekebyholm for Nyckelharpa and Violin
Date: 23-27 June 2024
Location: Ekebyholm Castle, 762 91 Rimbo (SE)
Teachers: Caroline Eriksson, Daniel Hedman, Olov Johansson, Johan Lång, & Torbjörn Näsbom
"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
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Italy:
Masterclasses Early Music for Nyckelharpa
Website: https://early-music-summer-master-classes.jimdosite.com/master-classes/Date: 2-5 August 2024
Location: Pizza Fratti 2, I-47034 Forlimpopoli (FC) (IT)
Teacher: Marco Ambrosini (IT/DE)
"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."
Nyckelharpa Camp
Website: https://early-music-summer-master-classes.jimdosite.com/nyckelharpa-camp/
Date: 5-8 August 2024
Location: Pizza Fratti 2, I-47034 Forlimpopoli (FC) (IT)
Teacher: Anette Osann (DE)
"We offer for the 8th time (in cooperation with the Music School of Forlimpopoli and the European Nyckelharpa Training) a specialization workshop in early music (for nyckelharpa / viola d'amore a chiavi) suitable for medium-level students. at the Music School of Forlimpopoli. [...] She not only teaches playing technique, but also the basics of instrument making and instrument care. Enhance your technique and ensemble playing during an intensive workshop with Annette Osann - making music out of notes! Tuning: 415 Hz."
September
United Kingdom:
Harpas at Halsway: Nyckelharpa Festival
Website: https://nyckelharpa.me.uk/harpas-at-halsway-nyckelharpa-festival/
Date: 6-8 September 2024
Location: Halsway Manor, Taunton, Somerset TA4 (UK)
Teacher: Torbjörn Näsmbom, Gabi Maas, & Vicki Swan
October
Germany:
21st International Days of the Nyckelharpa at Burg Fürsteneck
Website: https://nyckelharpa.burg-fuersteneck.de/nyckelharpa_eng.htmlDate: 3-6 October 2024
Location: Burg Fürsteneck, Am Schlossgarten 3, D-36132 Eiterfeld (DE)
Teachers: Annette Osann (DE), Petra Krebs (CH), Laurent Vercambre (FR), Jean Darbois (FR), Jule Bauer (DE), Olov Johansson (SE), Markus Svensson (SE), Marco Ambrosini (IT/DE), & Didier François (BE)
The 21st International Days of the Nyckelharpa takes place from 3 to 6 October 2024 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.
November
Germany:
Website: https://www.nyckelharpawochenende.de/altenmuenster/index.php
Date: 22-24 November 2024
Location: Maria Ward Haus, Eppishofer Str. 18, 86450 Altenmünster, Bayern (DE)
Teachers: Björn Kaidel, Regina Kunkel, & Johannes Mayr
December
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