FLUTE SUMMER COURSE

The course

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You will primarily play in small ensembles coached by Philippa. Additionally, Philippa offers workshops and mini-masterclasses for all participants. There is also an opportunity to perform prepared flute solos accompanied by pianist Jan Willem Nelleke and to participate in ad hoc ensembles. To ensure all participants receive sufficient personal attention, the course is limited to 14 players.

 

The ensemble repertoire for 2026 will be announced a few weeks before the course begins. We aim to provide most of the course repertoire in advance so you can prepare your parts.

 

During the week, Philippa Davies and Jan Willem Nelleke will give a concert, which is always a fantastic event highly appreciated by the local community. The course will conclude with an informal concert by the participants for an invited audience.

 

Course Level

This summer flute course is intended for advanced and professional flutists (from post-grade 8/diploma level or equivalent) who wish to deepen their flute playing and chamber music skills in a relaxed and inspiring environment.

For new participants, the repertoire below serves as an indication of the required level. You should be able to play the following works:
- Gabriel Fauré – Fantasy for Flute and Piano
- Sergei Prokofiev – Sonata (First Movement)
- Francis Poulenc – Sonata for Flute and Piano

 

Daily Schedule

Each day features three sessions of 90 minutes led by Philippa Davies: two before lunch and one between afternoon tea and dinner. Participants can organize their own ensemble playing in the afternoon and early evening. After dinner, there is often more informal music-making.

 

The guided sessions include a mix of workshops (e.g. posture, breathing and tone production) and repertoire sessions, usually in small groups and occasionally with tutti ensemble playing.

 

Prefer to take an afternoon break? You can enjoy a walk in the Morvan Regional Natural Park or relax by the pool.