Oboe
Masterclass
in Tuscany (Sillico)
8-13th August 2006
with Ruth Bolister
SILLICO
This idyllic Italian retreat
is a tiny jewel of a mediaeval village of about 100 inhabitants, situated at
750m and nestling between the Apennines and the Apuan Alps. The air is warm and
pure, whilst the atmosphere lends itself to concentrated study and socialising!
The excellent quality (largely organic) food, wines and cooking on previous
courses have attracted much favourable comment. There are also beautiful walks
and views to be enjoyed.
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Is intended for a dozen or so
players who wish to improve their technique and musicality over a week of
masterclasses with a great performer and teacher.
Comparing notes and
socialising with colleagues from other countries is usually found to be a very
fruitful exercise also. Players are invited to bring any material they
particularly want to work-on to Sillico and at the end of the week some of the
repertoire will be performed in concert. The course will be tailored to
individuals’ wishes. Participants are invited to dinner at 8pm on 7th August
and may arrive at any time that day. They are also welcome to stay for breakfast
on 14th August.
An
elegant soloist shines
Gramophone April 2004
Ruth
first came to prominence as an oboist in 1990, when she was runner-up in the
Woodwind Final of the BBC Young Musician of the Year Competition. In 1993 she
took first prize in the Isle of Wight International Oboe Competition and has
since given solo recitals at the Wigmore Hall, St. John’s Smith Square and the
British Embassy in Paris in a concert for Diana, Princess of Wales. She has also
appeared as a soloist on ‘Friday Night is Music Night’ with the BBC Concert
Orchestra on BBC Radio 2.
CD
recordings include English Oboe Concertos with the Elgar Chamber
Orchestra for ASV and The Watermill for Hyperion - part of British
Light Music Classics which reached Number One in the Classic FM Chart.
In
1996, Ruth was appointed Principal Oboe of the Orchestra of English National
Opera. She also regularly works as Guest Principal with orchestras including the
CBSO, Britten Sinfonia, London Philharmonic Orchestra and Royal Philharmonic
Orchestra.
Ruth
taught at Wells Cathedral School for two years. She has given masterclasses at
several leading Music Colleges and regional 'Double Reed Days'.
£495 (sterling) to include
tuition, accommodation and all meals. A deposit of £100 is payable to reserve a
place.
For a printable online application form, please click here
Application forms and further
information may also be obtained from:
Paul Thomas, 34 Hill Hay
Close, Fowey, Cornwall PL23 IEN, GB.
TEL/FAX 01726 833553. E MAIL paulandstephanie@onetel.com
Or
Please visit www.ruthbolister.co.uk
for more information about Ruth.