Wellbeing Sessions

Join us for a discussion around the revolution in our musical lives that the revival of historically informed performance and early repertory has brought about. What were the forces that came together to create this radical shift in our musical taste, and what does it mean for the future of performance? Nicholas Kenyon...

Good breathing does itself. So how can we influence it for the better? In this class you will learn simple movements and shapes that prepare the body for freer, fuller breath; to deepen your body map to allow you consciously to harmonise with your instrument and your musical intention. You will also learn practical...

Good breathing does itself. So how can we influence it for the better? In this class you will learn simple movements and shapes that prepare the body for freer, fuller breath; to deepen your body map to allow you consciously to harmonise with your instrument and your musical intention. You will also learn practical...

This class will combine discussion and practical experiments as we consider what effect the process of recording has on the performances that are captured, and what changes a performer has to make to achieve a successful recording. It is an oft-repeated axiom that recordings are not the same thing as live performances, but...

As an introduction to a practical class later this term, in this session Martin will present his doctoral research, looking at the theoretical development of a new conceptual lens for performance anxiety which views it as an opportunity for artistic growth. He will share his experience of applying this in performance and...

Cherry Forbes, oboist and Education Director of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment will share techniques used by professional musicians to enhance communication through music. Students are invited to bring either solo or chamber repertoire which we will use as the basis of exploring how to adapt presentation to a...