Discover Baroque Music: Introduction to La Folia with Nicola Benedetti Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2021-07-13 | In this second video of the Discover Baroque series Nicola Benedetti talks with us about La Folia with guests Kati Debretzeni, David Watkin and Liz Kenny. We learn about its origins, the importance of the bassline, its chord progression and discover why we chose this piece for our Baroque Sessions running during July 2021.00:00 Roots and Chord Progression of La Folia 02:45 Sarabande (dance: youtu.be/VF9v-6B_O0A)04:01 The Bass Line 05:13 Gesture and Dance With grateful thanks to Kati Debretzeni, Liz Kenny, Clifton Harrison and David Watkin for sharing their expertise, knowledge and for their unwaivering support in the creation of this video series. For other videos in Discover Baroque Series Introduction to Italian Baroque - youtu.be/d6A5sHkd0ccTo find out more and join in the Baroque Virtual Sessions from 5-25 July 2021, visit: benedettifoundation.org/baroque-vs To support the continued work of the Benedetti Foundation, please visit benedettifoundation.org/support Musicians featured in this video:Nicola Benedetti - violinClifton Harrison - violaLuise Buchberger - cello Jan Zahourek - double bassFilm by: Scott Jaeger, Jaegerfilm with footage from Jessie Rogers and Decca Classics #baroquemusic #nicolabenedetti #benedettisessions #italianbaroque #geminani #corelli #lafolia #baroque
Bolero (extract) - Ravel arr. The Ayoub Sisters - Edinburgh Benedetti Sessions 2023 Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2023-12-19 | The Benedetti Sessions travelled to Edinburgh on the weekend of 9-10 December 2023. On Saturday the Intermediate & Advanced Orchestras, nearly 200 young people aged 7-18, came together to work on a brand new piece for mass string orchestra – Enigma-Bolero arr. The Ayoub Sisters. Here’s a little clip from the final sharing session of Ravel’s Bolero. Find out more about The Benedetti Sessions by visiting: benedettifoundation.org/benedetti-sessions benedettifoundation.org (c)2023
Baroque Bites 2023: Did you know...Baroque Trombone with Stephanie Dyer Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2023-10-10 | For today’s “Baroque Bite”, we welcome Stephanie Dyer to introduce the baroque trombone aka the sackbut. In this short video, Stephanie talks about playing with expression and why this instrument was often used in baroque times to imitate the voice. benedettifoundation.org/virtual-sessions
Baroque Bites 2023: Did you know...Baroque Horn with Anneke Scott Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2023-10-10 | Anneke Scott is here to explain more about the history of the baroque horn.benedettifoundation.org/virtual-sessions
Baroque Bites 2023: Baroque Bassline Challenge with Carina Cosgrave Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2023-10-04 | Welcome to the 2023 Baroque Virtual Sessions.Today's "Baroque Bites" comes to us from double bassist, Carina Cosgrave as she explains to us about the bassline in baroque music.Challenge: can you simplify your bassline and leave out notes or beats so that it still harmonically makes sense? benedettifoundation.org/virtual-sessions
Baroque Bites: Baroque Pitch with Elin Manahan Thomas Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2023-10-02 | Welcome to the 2023 Baroque Virtual Sessions.Today's "Baroque Bites" comes to us from soprano, Elin Manahan Thomas. Did you know that baroque pitch was historically lower than the tuning we use now? Find out why with Elin. benedettifoundation.org/virtual-sessions
Join the Baroque Sessions 2023 Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2023-07-31 | The Baroque Virtual Sessions are back and everyone is invited to join us! This year, we welcome an incredible group of internationally acclaimed baroque specialists including Alina Ibragimova, Maggie Faultless, Thomas Dunford @lutenist1, Liz Kenny, Steven Devine and David Watkin who will lead a weekend of invigorating discussions and in depth exploration of the world of baroque music online on the weekend of 7-8 October. There will be daily ‘Baroque Bites’ between 2-13 Oct from more leading experts shared across our social media platforms and we also have a very exciting opportunity for an early career baroque violinist…🎻Nicola Benedetti, The Benedetti Foundation and global music agency@AskonasHoltLondon are thrilled to be offering the opportunity for a baroque violinist at the start of their career to audition and win a place with Nicky and the Benedetti Baroque Orchestra as a member of the orchestra on their inaugural tour of Asia in 2024. Full information about how to audition and more details on how to join in the Baroque Virtual Sessions in October can be found on the Benedetti Foundation website:benedettifoundation.org/virtual-sessions We hope to see you there!
The Benedetti Foundation: The Story so Far Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2022-11-28 | The Benedetti Foundation was established in 2019 by violinist Nicola Benedetti CBE. We deliver transformative experiences through mass music education and unite those who believe music is integral to life’s education. We reveal the greatest teachers to the world and provide equal access to music participation and appreciation for all. Find out more about our work here: benedettifoundation.org
Baroque Improvisation Challenge with Robin Michael Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2022-09-29 | Join in here:benedettifoundation.org/baroque
Articulation in Baroque Music with Jonny Byres Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2022-09-29 | Join in here:benedetifoundation.org/baroque
Storytelling in Baroque Music with Lutenist Liz Kenny Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2022-09-29 | Join in here:benedetifoundation.org/baroque#baroque #lute #baroquemusic
Join the Baroque Virtual Sessions 2022! Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2022-08-26 | The Benedetti Foundation presents the Baroque Virtual Sessions from 26 September – 2 October, with live online sessions on 1 & 2 October. Join a team of internationally acclaimed specialists including Rachel Podger (violin), Clifton Harrison (viola), David Watkin (cello), Carina Cosgrave (double bass), Steven Devine (harpsichord), Adrian Bending (percussion), Leo Duarte (woodwind), Ursula Paludan Monberg (brass) and Elizabeth Kenny (lute), as we explore the energetic and revolutionary world of baroque music.Sessions are open to everyone - all ages, all stages, all instruments - there is something for you all! Find out more and register here: www.benedettifoundation.org/baroque #baroque #baroquemusic #nicolabenedetti #benedettisessions #benedettifoundation #virtualsessions
Global Violin Sessions: A Cultural Exchange Part 2 - Final Performance Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2022-05-28 | Welcome to our final concert, the culmination, of the second part of the Benedetti Foundation's Global Violin Sessions - a journey of discovery, globalism and cultural exchange. What happens if you take one tune and send it around the world? We’re about to find out.Our tune, this year written by Scottish acccordonist and musician Phil Cunningham, has been on the next part of its journey - passed around the world, from one virtuoso violinist to another. Each violinist along with colleagues has made it their own. They have changed rhythms, twisted notes, rewritten corners, added instrumentation and colours and effects – and along the way, they taught us to understand, to explore and to play the music of their traditions.This next stop has seen us visit Scotland, Egypt and explore an East meets West theme. We have gained insight into the musical worlds of each tradition, told by the violin and led by a stellar line up of great musicians: Scotland: Aly Bain, Phil Cunningham, Anna Massie, Jenna Reid, Innes White Egypt: Laura & Sarah Ayoub (@TheAyoubSisters) and @JTMusicOud East meets West: @timmychooi and @laurechanviolin We hope you enjoy the performance. To find out more about the Benedetti Foundation, or make a donation to support our work: benedettifoundation.org #benedettisessions #nicolabenedetti #globalviolin-----------------The Benedetti Foundation would like to thank all those who have made these Global Sessions possible: Our participants, their parents/carers, families, and extended support networks Our virtuoso violnists, their recording musicians and tech teamsBenedetti Foundation Tutors Rachel Cooper - Beginner Alex Laing - IntermediateAndrea Gajic - Advanced Benedetti Foundation AmbassadorsTech Team Scott Jaeger - Jaegerfilm - Film Production Myles Eastwood - Eastwood Records - Sound William Kass - Tech Assistant ©2022 - The Benedetti Foundation Film: Jaegerfilm - jaegerfilm.com Sound: Myles Eastwood - eastwoodrecords.co.uk
Global Violin Sessions Part 2: Phils Tune Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2022-04-21 | Global Violin Sessions: A Cultural Exchange Part 2 - 18 April - 8 MayOur tune, written by Scottish accordionist, Phil Cunningham, is beginning its journey around the world. Click the video to hear it in its original form, played by Nicola Benedetti and Phil Cunningham.You can download the music here: benedettifoundation.org/phils-tuneFind out more about the Global Violin Sessions and register to join: benedettifoundation.org/global-violin#benedettisessions #globalviolin #nicolabenedetti
Global Violin Sessions: A Cultural Exchange Part 2 Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2022-04-20 | We are excited to welcome you back to join us for the Global Violin Sessions: A Cultural Exchange Part 2. 🗺So what are the Global Sessions all about? Let’s find out…Across 3 weekends from 23-24 April, we will journey to different traditions led by guest artists incl. Aly Bain, Phil Cunningham and Jenna Reid (Scotland), The Ayoub Sisters (Egypt) & Timothy Chooi and Laure Chan (East Meets West). What can I expect from The Global Sessions? This year’s tune, written by accordionist Phil Cunningham, will be given its first outing played by Nicola Benedetti. It will then be passed round the musicians over 3 weeks. Each violinist along with colleagues will make it their own. They will change rhythms, twist notes, rewrite corners, add instrumentation and colours and effects – and along the way, teach us how they do it! Technique, sound, rhythm and melody will be taught and explored, but these sessions have a deeper story to tell. We will embrace our similarities whilst celebrating our differences.Everyone taking part can then choose as many versions of the tune as they wish to record and send us their playing. Your videos will be weaved together to create a unique final performance. Who can take part?Everyone is welcome - all ages, all levels. Saturday Sessions are open to all as we discover more about the musicial traditions.Sunday Sessions are for violinists and will focus on exploring and playing the new arrangements of the original tune. Make sure to register your spot by the end of the day on 21 April to receive the information ahead of the first weekend. For more informaton and to register: benedettifoundation.org/global-violinWe can’t wait to see you there!#nicolabenedetti #benedettisessions #globalviolin
Introduction to Daily Challenges 2022 with Nicola Benedetti Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2022-02-26 | benedettifoundation.org/vs-foundations benedettifoundation.org/vs-challenges-22
Daily Challenge 14: Bow Contact for String Players Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2022-02-21 | with Rozzie Curlett
Daily Challenge 13: Pizzicato Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2022-02-20 | with Jack Liebeck
Daily Challenge 12: Breathing Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2022-02-20 | with Nicky Spence
Daily Challenge 11: Shifting for Upper Strings Players Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2022-02-19 | with Jenny Lewisohn
Daily Challenge 10: Musical Connections Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2022-02-19 | with @DamienSneed
Daily Challenge 9: Learning Note Names for Beginner Musicians Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2022-02-18 | with Sarah Ayoub @TheAyoubSisters
Daily Challenge 8: Breathing Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2022-02-17 | with Stuart Skelton
Daily Challenge 7: Concentration Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2022-02-17 | with Laura Ayoub @TheAyoubSistersDaily Challenges Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpKffHOzsdGaUSY0bfw8IOQhsSv5RkRaaFor more info about the Benedetti Foundation visit: benedettifoundation.org#nicolabenedetti #benedettisessions #benedettifoundation
Daily Challenge 6: Feeling Strongly Grounded Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2022-02-16 | with Melissa WhiteDaily Challenges Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpKffHOzsdGaUSY0bfw8IOQhsSv5RkRaaFor more info about the Benedetti Foundation visit: benedettifoundation.org#nicolabenedetti #benedettisessions #benedettifoundation
Daily Challenge 5: Opening up Your Posture Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2022-02-16 | with Katherine BryanDaily Challenges Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpKffHOzsdGaUSY0bfw8IOQhsSv5RkRaaFor more info about the Benedetti Foundation visit: benedettifoundation.org#nicolabenedetti #benedettisessions #benedettifoundation
Daily Challenge 4: Confidence Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2022-02-15 | with Lee HollandDaily Challenges Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpKffHOzsdGaUSY0bfw8IOQhsSv5RkRaaFor more info about the Benedetti Foundation visit: benedettifoundation.org#nicolabenedetti #benedettisessions #benedettifoundation
Daily Challenge 3: Balance for String Players Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2022-02-15 | with Alex LaingDaily Challenges Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpKffHOzsdGaUSY0bfw8IOQhsSv5RkRaaFor more info about the Benedetti Foundation visit: benedettifoundation.org#nicolabenedetti #benedettisessions #benedettifoundation
Daily Challenge 1: Playing Other Parts Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2022-02-14 | with Richard MichaelDaily Challenges Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpKffHOzsdGaUSY0bfw8IOQhsSv5RkRaaFor more info about the Benedetti Foundation visit: benedettifoundation.org#nicolabenedetti #benedettisessions #benedettifoundation
Daily Challenge 2: Reflect on the Good Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2022-02-14 | with @SuzieCollier Daily Challenges Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpKffHOzsdGaUSY0bfw8IOQhsSv5RkRaaFor more info about the Benedetti Foundation visit: benedettifoundation.org#nicolabenedetti #benedettisessions #benedettifoundation
Virtual Sessions 2022: Building Foundations - Find out More and Join In Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2022-01-31 | THE VIRTUAL SESSIONS ARE BACK! Between 12-18 February, we will be returning with our first Short Virtual Sessions for 2022:Building Foundations: Exploring the Physicality and Psychology of Playing.Featuring Guest Artists including @shekukm, @elenaurioste7223, Alina Ibragimova, Melissa White, Richard O'Neill, Juan-Miguel Hernandez, Laura van der Heijden, Leonard Elschenbroich and the Benedetti Foundation's Founder and Director, @NicolaBenedettiOfficial, we invite you all to join us on this journey of collective development and discovery.The Sessions include...Live String Sessions - Saturday 12 February Live Wellbeing for Musicians Sessions - Sunday 13 February Live Panel Discussion hosted by Nicola Benedetti - Sunday 13 February Daily Challenges Open to All - from Monday 14 FebruaryThe Sessions are open to everyone, any level, any age and from anywhere in the world. All Sessions will be available to watch on catch up for those in different time zones and anyone unable to join live. The Sessions will be delivered in English.There is no set fee to take part. Instead, please donate what you can. A donation of £10-15 would cover the cost of a place for one person on the Sessions.To find out more and register to join in visit: benedettifoundation.org/vs-foundations We strongly believe in addressing our foundations, within which we advocate for individuality and creativity. There is no one way to play, one way to make music, one interpretation, or one methodology or pedagogy. We hope these sessions will deepen this dialogue, and we will all learn something from the experience. We hope to see you there!#nicolabenedetti #shekukanneh-mason #benedettisessions
Benedetti Foundation - The Story So Far Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2021-10-29 | The Benedetti Foundation unites those who believe music is integral to a great education. We do this through uncovering and sharing its best practices whilst demonstrating a reenergised vision for the future. We put on transformative orchestral and musicianship-based workshops for young people, students, teachers, and adults that showcase what Music Education at its best can look and feel like.On 29 October 2021, the Benedetti Foundation turns 2 years old, although we delivered our first activity in January 2020. Since then, we have reached over 25,000 participants - young people and their families, instrumental and classroom teachers, university and conservatoire students and adult learners - from 103 countries, aged 2-92. We have also produced high quality video content in a range of disciplines (string technique, general musicianship, baroque music, wellbeing and more) with over 4 million views. To find out more about the work of the Benedetti Foundation or make a donation, please visitbenedettifoundation.org
Find Out About Baroque Temperament with David Watkin Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2021-09-09 | Filmed as part of the Benedetti Foundation's Baroque Sessions, in this video David Watkin explores temperament in Baroque music.For the rest of the videos in this series, click here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpKffHOzsdGYd3mMFKbc2W5mtsY6DrMKtFind out more about the Benedetti Foundation here: benedettifoundation.org#baroque #baroquemusic #benedettisessions
Baroque Music - Equipment with David Watkin Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2021-09-09 | Filmed as part of the Benedetti Foundation's Baroque Sessions, in this video David Watkin explores Baroque equipment. For the rest of the videos in this series, click here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpKffHOzsdGYd3mMFKbc2W5mtsY6DrMKtFind out more about the Benedetti Foundation here: benedettifoundation.org#baroque #baroquemusic #benedettisessions
Appoggiatura in Baroque Music with David Watkin Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2021-09-09 | Filmed as part of the Benedetti Foundation's Baroque Sessions, in this video David Watkin explores the role of the arpoggiatura in Baroque music.For the rest of the videos in this series, click here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpKffHOzsdGYd3mMFKbc2W5mtsY6DrMKtFind out more about the Benedetti Foundation here: benedettifoundation.org#baroque #baroquemusic #benedettisessions
Cadence and Sequence in Baroque Music with David Watkin Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2021-09-09 | Filmed as part of the Benedetti Foundation's Baroque Sessions, in this video David Watkin explores the role of cadence in Baroque music.For the rest of the videos in this series, click here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpKffHOzsdGYd3mMFKbc2W5mtsY6DrMKtFind out more about the Benedetti Foundation here: benedettifoundation.org#baroque #baroquemusic #benedettisessions
Benedetti Foundation - Baroque Virtual Sessions July 2021 - Finale Concert Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2021-08-01 | Baroque music is a gift to the world of music education. Throughout July 2021, over 1000 people from 55 countries worldwide have taken part in the Baroque Virtual Sessions. This film is the culmination of three weeks of working together in our online community. Music Videos:01:15 - Francesco Geminiani - Concerto Gross in D minor - Variations on La Folia by Archangelo Corelli - Theme & Variations 1-8, 15-16 and 23-24 - performed by over 250 students and adult players.20:53 - La Folia - Corelli/Geminiani arr. The Ayoub Sisters performed by over 850 participants aged 3-81. We hope you enjoy the performance. To find out more visit: benedettifoundation.orgDiscover Baroque Video Series: benedettifoundation.org/discover Full Italian Baroque Video Series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpKffHOzsdGYd3mMFKbc2W5mtsY6DrMKt To make a donation to the Benedetti Foundation to support its continued work: benedettifoundation.org/support The Benedetti Foundation would like to thank David Watkin and Imogen Alvares Baroque Specialists Adrian Bending Luise Buchberger Carina CosgraveKati DebretzeniThomas Dunford Maggie FaultlessMichael GurevichClifton HarrisonBecky Jones Liz KennySarah McMahon Robin Michael Nikita NaumovDavid Watkin Jan Zahourek Benedetti Foundation Tutors Meghan Cassidy Rachel CooperRozzie Curlett Andrea GajicAlice Kent Su-a Lee Jenny Lewisohn David Munn Rosalind Ventris Claire Whitson Stewart Wilson All our Lead Ambassadors and Ambassadors DancersImogen Alvares Sharol Mackenzie Ella Pileggi Laura and Sarah Ayoub for their wonderful arrangement of La Folia Rachel Podger for delivering 3 fantastic master classes for all our participants Our Tech Team - Sound and Film Myles Eastwood Scott Jaeger William Kass Simon Kiln Ashby Mayes Campbell Parker Jessie Rodger Nicola Benedetti & the Benedetti Baroque Orchestra, Decca Classics, Askonas Holt and Battersea Arts Centre Our Admin, Design and PR Team Fiona BassettRebecca Driver (RDMR) Laura Gardiner Rob Kearns Hannah King Jo Peskett (RDMR) Jon Trick Anna Vaughan Film: Scott Jaeger, Jaegerfilm #baroquemusic #benedettisessions #nicolabenedetti #rachelpodger #lafolia #geminiani #corelli #theayoubsisters #youngmusicians #onlinemusicmaking
Ornamentation in Baroque Music with David Watkin Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2021-07-22 | Filmed as part of the Benedetti Foundation's Baroque Sessions, in this video David Watkin explores the role of ornamentation in Baroque music.For the rest of the videos in this series, click here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpKffHOzsdGYd3mMFKbc2W5mtsY6DrMKtFind out more about the Benedetti Foundation here: benedettifoundation.org#baroque #baroquemusic #benedettisessions
Freedom in Baroque Music - Discover Baroque Music with Nicola Benedetti Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2021-07-21 | In this third video of the series, violinist Nicola Benedetti and guests Kati Debretzeni, Clifton Harrison and David Watkin discuss the topic of freedom and indivduality in baroque music.00:00 Introduction 00:38 Freedom in Music Making02:29 Individuality With grateful thanks to Kati Debretzeni, Liz Kenny, Clifton Harrison and David Watkin for sharing their expertise, knowledge and for their unwaivering support in the creation of this video series. For other videos in Discover Baroque Series Introduction to Italian Baroque - youtu.be/d6A5sHkd0cc#baroquemusic #nicolabenedetti #benedettisessions #benedettibaroque
All about Baroque Notation with David Watkin Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2021-07-16 | Filmed as part of the Benedetti Foundation's Baroque Sessions, join cellist David Watkin as he explores notation within Italian Baroque.Find out more about the Benedetti Foundation here: benedettifoundation.org#baroque #baroquemusic #benedettisessions
Baroque Improvisation on Twinkle Twinkle with David Watkin Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2021-07-16 | Filmed as part of the Benedetti Foundation's Baroque Sessions, join cellist David Watkin as he explores improvisation based on Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. Find out more about the Benedetti Foundation here: benedettifoundation.org#baroque #baroquemusic #benedettisessions
Introducing the Baroque Cello with Sarah McMahon Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2021-07-16 | Filmed as part of the Benedetti Foundation's Baroque Sessions, join cellist Sarah McMahon as she teaches us all about the baroque cello.Find out more about the Benedetti Foundation here: benedettifoundation.org#baroque #baroquemusic #benedettisessions
All about Articulation in Baroque Music with David Watkin Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2021-07-16 | Filmed as part of the Benedetti Foundation's Baroque Sessions, join cellist David Watkin as he explores articulation within Italian Baroque.Find out more about the Benedetti Foundation here: benedettifoundation.org#baroque #baroquemusic #benedettisessions
Introduction to Baroque Dynamics with David Watkin Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2021-07-16 | Filmed as part of the Benedetti Foundation's Baroque Sessions, join cellist David Watkin as he explores dynamic within Italian Baroque.Find out more about the Benedetti Foundation here: benedettifoundation.org#baroque #baroquemusic #benedettisessions
Introduction to Italian Baroque Music with Nicola Benedetti Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2021-07-05 | Introduction to Italian Baroque Music with Nicola Benedetti In this first video of the series, violinist Nicola Benedetti begins to explore the roots, the excitement and the wonders of Italian Baroque music. The Baroque period was a time in our history that was full of creation and so much richness. As a style of music, it is captivating. It is an endless journey of discovery, of nuance, contrast, drama, excitement, dance, beauty and sometimes (especially in the case of Italian Baroque) ugliness too! Over July 2021, we will be sharing a new series of delving into the world of Italain Baroque - subscribe to this channel for new releases. 00:00 Introduction 01:51 Italian Baroque 02:55 The Artists 03:32 Who Was Baroque Music For? 04:44 The Aural Tradition 06:24 The Music With grateful thanks to Kati Debretzeni, Liz Kenny, Clifton Harrison and David Watkin for sharing their expertise, knowledge and for their unwaivering support in the creation of this video series. Musicians featured in this video:Nicola Benedetti - violinClifton Harrison - violaLuise Buchberger - cello Jan Zahourek - double bassFilm by: Scott Jaeger, Jaegerfilm with footage from Jessie Rogers and Decca Classics To find out more and join in the Baroque Virtual Sessions from 5-25 July 2021, visit: benedettifoundation.org/baroque-vs To support the continued work of the Benedetti Foundation, please visit benedettifoundation.org#baroquemusic #nicolabenedetti #benedettisessions #italianbaroque #geminani #corelli #lafolia #baroque
Baroque Sessions: La Folia Tutorial - Character with Nicky Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2021-07-03 | Welcome to the Baroque Virtual Sessions. The Sessions are still open for registration. To find out more, download the parts and join in, please visit benedettifoundation.org/baroque-vs In this video, Nicky explores our multi-track version of La Folia that we will be playing over the course of the Sessions - talking about the character of the theme and each variation. 00:00 - Welcome and General Thoughts01:16 - Theme (Bar 3)03:32 - Var. 1 (Bar 19)04:10 - Var. 2 (Bar 27)05:02 - Var. 3 (Bar 43)05:51 - Var. 4 (Bar 60)06:32 - Var. 6 (Bar 84)06:56 - Bar 9207:21 - Var. 7 (Bar 108)07:42 - Var. 8 (Bar 124)08:10 - Var. 9 (Bar 140)09:03 - Var. 10 (Bar 148)#benedettisessions #nicolabenedetti #baroque #baroquemusic #lafolia #violin
Baroque Virtual Sessions Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2021-06-18 | THE BAROQUE VIRTUAL SESSIONS ARE HERE!We are excited to announce registration is OPEN for the Baroque Virtual Sessions taking place between 5-25 July, with a final celebration concert premiere on 1 August.Full Details Visit benedettifoundation.org/baroque-vs for details & to register or click to download the brochure: issuu.com/benedettfoundation/docs/baroque_virtual_sessionsString PlayersThese sessions are open to string players of ALL ages and stages - from open strings to professionals. We will be exploring a NEW multi-level arrangement of La Folia by Corelli arr. Geminiani put together by The Ayoub Sisters, as well as the original Geminani arrangement with conservatoire students / professional players.Live tutorials will take place for all levels - adults & school age students work separately. Tutorials will be led by Nicola Benedetti, guest baroque specialists & the Foundation's Tutors.Open to All!Saturday LIVE sessions will cover baroque fundamentals, dance, improvisation, context and history of the period and there will be live stream performances.Baroque SpecialistsWe are thrilled to be working with baroque specialists including Luise Buchberger, Kati Debretzeni, Thomas Dunford, Michael Gurevich, Clifton Harrison, Becky Jones, Liz Kenny, Sarah McMahon, Nikita Naumov and David Watkin. Join in from anywhere in the world ALL live sessions will be recorded and made available on a catch up playlistA detailed schedule is available in the brochure or on the website. ExclusivesWith thanks to Decca and Askonas Holt, we are thrilled that all participants in these sessions will gain exclusive behind the scenes access into the world of baroque performance and preparation with Nicola and the Benedetti Baroque Orchestra. For those near London, there is also the chance to hear La Folia performed live as part of a series of concerts to be given at Battersea Arts Centre ( bac.org.uk/whats-on/nicola-benedetti-baroque) between 18-21 July.We are also absolutely delighted to let you all know that Rachel Podger, one of the world’s foremost baroque violinists will be leading a masterclass for string players in the final week.Take PartThere is no set fee to take part in the sessions. Instead we ask you to donate what you can. A donation of £30 would cover the cost of the place for one person on the 3-week sessions. Our work is accessible to all - no one will be prevented from attending for financial reasons. Please register by Friday 2 July to receive all information to begin the sessions on the 5th.Nicky’s new album Baroque, featuring Geminiani's incredible arrangement of Corelli's La Folia, will be released on Decca Classics on 16 July. Click here for pre-order: https://NicolaBenedetti.lnk.to/BaroqueSO#benedettisessions #nicolabenedetti #baroque
Nicola Benedetti - Baroque Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2021-05-24 | The Italian Baroque, and in particular the music of Antonio Vivaldi, polarises musicians and music lovers alike. Many find it light fare: too populist, repetitive and predictable. It’s often dismissed as the poorer, simpler cousin of the sophisticated German composer. But to compare Vivaldi to Bach is to do them both an injustice. The sound world of early eighteenth-century Italy first came into full three-dimensional focus for me when I met Italian conductor, harpsichordist and founder of the Venice Baroque Orchestra, Andrea Marcon. Having listened obsessively to his recordings, I was both honoured and humbled by the opportunity. “Just bring your violin and see what happens”. You can imagine how ill-equipped and ill-prepared I was feeling. I took comfort in assuming it would be more talk than playing, but that’s certainly not what Andrea had in mind. To him, the music of Vivaldi is talking. It’s the best kind of conversation you can conjure up and provides the fastest way to get to know someone. Just play, and play, and play.Concert dates and times:Sunday 18 July @ 15:00 & 19:00Monday 19 July @ 18:00 & 20:30Tuesday 20 July @ 18:00 & 20:30Wednesday 21 July @ 18:00 & 20:30Tickets can be purchased here: bac.org.uk/whats-on/nicola-benedetti-baroque Full liner notes: nicolabenedetti.co.uk/news-input/baroquealbumPre Order: nicolabenedetti.lnk.to/POFPSTW #nicolabenedetti #baroque
Building Foundations: Exploring the Psychology and Physicality of Playing - The Highlights Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2021-05-02 | Building Foundations: Exploring the Psychology and Physicality of Playing Virtual Sessions, April 2021 Our mind and body work together in magical ways. When trying to learn an instrument, we often get very quickly consumed with the small problems. Exactly where to put a finger or trying to stop a squeak or a scratch. In trying to solve smaller problems, we lose sight of our main objectives. What general state does our body have to be in, in order to play with ease, and experience healthy development? Why are we playing in the first place? And what mindset do we want in order to experience deeper joy? Intention, thought, confidence, openness, and individuality are all intrinsic to developing our playing. How we stand, how we breathe, what we are focused on and how comfortable we are, are all important questions we continually strive to answer. From 29 March – 18 April, the Benedetti Foundation delivered our first 3-week Virtual Sessions of 2021, ‘Building Foundations: Exploring the Physicality and Psychology of Playing’. This short film shares the highlights of these three weeks. We believe strongly in the addressing of our foundations, within which we advocate for individuality and creativity to be applied to these foundations. There is no one way to play, one way to make music, one interpretation, or one methodology or pedagogy. Alongside our friends, colleagues and incredible tutors, we continue to strive to inspire collective development and never-ending journey of discovery. The Benedetti Foundation would like to thank:Our participants, their families and teachers All our Tutors and Lead AmbassadorsAll the Guest Artists for joining with our Daily Challenges and TutorialsThe Foundation's Admin and Tech Teams The Trusts & Foundations for their support of these sessions, includng The Linder Foundation, PPL, The Radcliffe Trust and The John Thaw FoundationThe families and other anonymous donors for their contributions to running these sessions. To find out more about the Benedetti Foundation, and to join in our upcoming sessions visit: benedettifoundation.orgDaily Challenges: benedettifoundation.org/vs-challenges Donate to the Foundation: benedettifoundation.org/support Film: Scott Jaeger, JaegerfilmCopyright: Benedetti Foundation 2021
Challenge 32: Playing By Ear Nicola Benedetti and The Benedetti Foundation 2021-04-18 | Challenge 32 - Week 3 This series of challenges was first premiered during our Virtual Sessions - Building Foundations: Exploring the Physicality and Psychology of Playing in April 2021.This challenge comes to you from Alice KentCatch up with the introduction from Nicky about the Daily Challenges: youtu.be/75IHW5odcNMWatch the final highlights here: youtu.be/iNP8jDHRxF8Visit our website for all the Daily Challenges: benedettifoundation.org/vs-challenges #nicolabenedetti #benedettisessions #musicalchallenge
