East-West Ensemble
The East-West Ensemble plays traditional music originating in the West and the East, as well as music stemming from everywhere in between. The melodies are learned by ear in a structured manner while we explore the typical style in which they are played, their ornaments and their accompaniments. We focus on the way we perform together as a group, arranging the pieces ans improvising while mixing elements from different traditions. At the end of the year we present the repertoire in various concerts.
The course
The ensemble is led by flautist Juliette Ferreira, specialising in folk music from Europe such as France, Ireland, Estonia … but also Balkan music and Scandinavia! Throughout the year, 4 guest teachers will share their knowledge of a particular musical tradition:
- Damla Aydin: Damla is a Turkish cellist specializing in Ottoman music and maqam improvisation.
- Vilma Talvitie: Vilma is a Finnish folk/ethno pop artist who blends folk, world music, and pop, singing with a bright voice influenced by Finno-Ugric vocal traditions.
- Shalan Alhamwy: Shalan is a versatile artist with roots in Syria and Belgium, excelling as a musician, composer, teacher, and visual artist. With classical training and diverse experience in Western, Arabic, and Turkish music, he seamlessly blends these styles in his performances and compositions.
- Emanuela Lodato: Emanuela is a Sicilian musician and dancer who began her career in theater. Since 2006, she has organized concerts, taught traditional Southern Italian music and dance, and is active in Brussels as a musician in the duo Nisia.
- Imen El Amouri: Imen is a Tunisian singer who performs traditional songs from her country and composes her own melodies and lyrics on important societal issues.
For whom?
The apprenticeship is open to all instruments. We request that you have a couple of years experience in playing your instrument. For instruments that will be in charge of the accompanyment, we require a basic knowledge of chords, harmony. Please be so kind as to get in touch with us at cursus@muziekpublique.be if you have any doubts or questions.
Juliette Ferreira is currently a piccolo student at the Royal Conservatory of Antwerp. Before this, she also followed a training as flautist in Strasbourg. Besides classical and baroque music, she has a great passion for folk music, especially Irish music. She plays in several music groups such as les Kickeuses and les Chançards and has several years of teaching experience. While teaching, she likes to pass on her passion for music to her students.
Information
Schedule
Inscriptions open on August 7 2024!
Come and discover this course during the free session on Wednesday 18 September 2024, from 7:30pm to 9 pm.
Ensemble (10 courses/cycle)
Wednesday: 19h30 – 21h00
Registration is required from the second course of the cycle.
Place
Price
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If necessary the teacher can vary the calendar in consultation with the course members.
Subscribe
€ 135,00 – € 330,00