Course in France
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FLUTE SUMMER COURSE
NEW AT COURSESINFRANCE.NL: FLUTE HOLIDAY
with PHILIPPA DAVIES and JAN WILLEM NELLEKE
Saturday, August 23 – Saturday, August 30, 2025
Are you an advanced or professional flutist looking to take your playing to the next level? Get inspired by top-notch instructors and enjoy a unique musical vacation in a breathtaking setting!
There is plenty of time to immerse yourself in the swimming pool of Château du Pommoy
The instructors
Philippa Davies
As a flutist with the Nash Ensemble and London Winds and a professor at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Philippa is among the international elite. Her inspiring lessons and masterful technique are a must for every ambitious flutist.
Jan Willem Nelleke
This versatile Dutch pianist and renowned teacher brings his experience as an accompanist, chamber musician, and arranger to the course. He is affiliated with the Royal Conservatory and the Franz Schubert Institute. This is a unique opportunity to perform alongside a master pianist!
The course
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You will primarily play in small groups coached by Philippa. Additionally, Philippa offers workshops and exercises 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 repertoire for 2025 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 flute summer course is designed for advanced or professional flutists (post-grade 8/diploma level+/D-diploma) who wish to improve their flute playing and chamber music skills in a relaxed and inspiring environment.
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, 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.
Included
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Seven nights’ accommodation at Château du Pommoy, located in the regional natural park Le Morvan in Burgundy, France
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All meals (breakfast buffet, lunch, aperitif, dinner)
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Drinks with meals and aperitif (including wine with dinner)
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Coffee, tea, and water throughout the day
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Use of château facilities, including linens and towels
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Free Wi-Fi
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Tourist tax
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Participation in the course as described (except for non-participating guests)
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Not Included
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Travel to and from Roussillon-en-Morvan
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Personal expenses not mentioned above
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Additional drinks beyond the standard offering, which can be purchased at an extra cost
Château du Pommoy:
peace, nature and culture
From the green landscape of the French Morvan emerges an elegant white mansion. Nestled in nature, the château is comfortably furnished. Enjoy your spacious room or suite with an excellent bed and private bathroom, read a good book in the large salon, stroll through the garden, play the piano, or take a refreshing dip in the pool.
Directly from the château, you can embark on beautiful walking and cycling tours. The surrounding area offers plenty to explore, and by car, even more destinations await. Visit the Gallo-Roman settlement of Bibracte on Mont Beuvray (on clear days, you can see the Mont Blanc massif!) or the town of Autun with its cathedral, museums, Roman theatre, and cozy terraces, just a 20-minute drive away.
Your hosts are Ad Verspaandonk and Iteke van de Graaf. More information can be found on the
accommodation page for more information.
Prices
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Participants in the flute week (7 nights, per person):
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Shared twin or double room with bathroom: €995
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Double room for single use, shared bathroom: €995
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Double room for single use, private bathroom: €1295
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Non-participating guest sharing a room with a participant: €695
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Arrival/Departure
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Arrival: After 6:00 PM on the first day
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Departure: Before 10:00 AM on the last day
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Dinner will be served around 8:00 PM on the first day
The Flute Summer Course will take place with a minimum of 9 participants.
Reservations or questions? Email: cursusinfrankrijk@gmail.com
*If desired, participants can travel together. We can help you get in touch with each other.
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