ENG
Summer Masterclasses 2015
In Summer workshops – 2015 for young chamber musicians participated 37 students from the Latvian and Lithuanian music schools (19 ensembles) and 6 teachers (3 ensembles). Chamber music classes led by violinist, Professor Petras Kunca (Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre), violinist Sanita Salmane (teacher of Jāzeps Mediņš Riga 1st Music School), cellist Dace Pūce (teacher of Emīls Dārziņš Sekondary Music School), cellist Reinis Melbārdis (student of Jāz. Vītols Latvian Academy of Music), pianist Maija Blumberga (teacher of Jāzeps Mediņš Riga 1st Music School) and pianist Gunta Melbārde (teacher of Jāzeps Mediņš Riga 1st Music School). "My first steps in English" for the most recent led by violist Indra Priede.
"Ausātās", in which was held preparation for the 3 concert cycle "Chamber Music days in Zemgale", a total of 7 days of experienced instructors have been discharged into the chamber 122 Lesson including individual counseling. August 20 excursion became acquainted with Vecauces castle and gave concert in the ancient castle hall. August 21, our concert greeted Dobele Music School, but on 22 August - colorful flowers decorated Dobele Evangelical Lutheran Church. The last concert was particularly inspiring, because coincided with the 520 anniversary of church.
With the joy of children and young people joined the scheduled mode and order of the days, which was extremely intensive. Also, the weather spoiled us this time. Nature in close proximity of the forest, the lake, friendly, informal atmosphere encouraged creative work. Living conditions (2-3-bedded rooms of the guest house) as well as catering was close to ideal.
Joy for both large and small perfected a variety of evening entertainment, sports and fun table games in free moments. The youngest participants looked forward every evening fairy tale. At entertainment workshop were establishing the hats, which were presented at the final party "August’ Stars".
Each young chamber musician and Workshop manager finally received a certificate as well as humorous diploma, programs of our concerts and sweets. Memorable was the Evening ring around the campfire with endless negotiations that sometimes pulled past midnight. There where formed a special bond of friendship and new contacts.
We are waiting for young chamber music enthusiasts in the Summer
workshops – 2016!